The Yankees broke the bank this week with the signing of Gerrit Cole. The 29-year-old right-hander signed a record 9-year, $324 million dollar contract on Tuesday night making the Yankees the clear favorites for the World Series in 2020.

ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joined Rodger Wyland and Brian Mariano to break down the deal and what the expectations are for Cole and the Yankees over the next 5 years.

 

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