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Retraction of the offer for highly sought-after free-agent pitcher Blake Snell by the New York Yankees indicates a change in strategy about their pursuit of the left-handed ace.

Snell received an offer from the Yankees totaling $150 million spread over six years. Snell’s team, however, expressed a desire for a more lucrative arrangement, requesting $270 million spread over nine years.

Speculation surrounding Snell’s potential move to the Yankees intensified after he and current Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole were spotted together at a Baseball Writers banquet in Manhattan.

While the duo share the same agent as Scott Boras, their proximity fueled rumors among eager New York fans.

Adding fuel to the fire, Cole made a cryptic comment regarding his interaction with Snell at the event, stating, “I found it particularly interesting that I was sitting next to Blake all night,” as reported by NJ.com.

According to sources cited by Klapisch, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has signaled a shift in focus away from Snell’s acquisition.

Snell, a 31-year-old southpaw, is coming off an impressive season in 2023, during which he secured his second Cy Young Award with a stellar 2.25 ERA.

Despite concerns over his walk rate, Snell’s ability to navigate challenging situations on the mound has been evident throughout his career, highlighted by his 180 innings pitched and 32 starts in the previous season.

With Spring Training on the horizon, Snell’s decision regarding his next destination looms large.