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Shifting gears, Winkowski brings up the Yankees’ recent signing of Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract. Samantha expresses skepticism about the length of the deal for a pitcher over 30, echoing a common struggle faced by fans when teams commit long-term to aging players. They also link this signing to a PR strategy following the Yankees' unsuccessful pursuit of Soto, signaling how high-stakes moves often come in waves in New York baseball.