Masahiro Tanaka was only with the New York Yankees for seven years and yet, it feels like the end of an era.
Tanaka wasn’t in New York for a long time – especially by Yankees standards – but it was certainly a memorable seven years. He never managed to win that long-elusive World Series ring, nor was he the ace his $150 million contract implied he could be.
Tanaka was, however, consistent and reliable as can be. Going 78-46 with a 3.74 ERA in seven years is just the tip of the iceberg.