You may have heard the news. Gerrit Cole is a member of the New York Yankees. (CLICK HERE TO BUY THE MERCH!) Brian Cashman inked his white whale and Hal Steinbrenner put in the work to make this happen. According to Jack Curry, Mr. Steinbrenner did more than just sign the check. He went about his business in a way that would have made poppa proud.
Just spoke to Scott Boras. Asked the agent what helped make Gerrit Cole choose the Yankees and he said, “ Five conversations with Hal Steinbrenner,” and “Andy Pettitte.