SNY | Andy Martino: It’s the little things that matter. At least that is what all of Yankees universe is telling themselves. Over the past year when it became clear that the Yankees would make a run at signing Yamamoto, they thought it would be a good idea to save the Orix Buffaloes ace’s number. It hasn’t been worn since the departed Andrew Benintendi’s season effectively ended in early September 2022. In the NPB, No. 18 is regarded as the number of the ace. While he won’t be with the Yankees, it is a gesture that shows the Yankees are serious of their pursuit of the most highly coveted starting pitcher on the market.
Around the Empire: Yankees news - 11/28/23
