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Max Fried's Value and the Yankees' Strategy
The New York Yankees made headlines by signing Max Fried to an eight-year deal, prompting discussions on player valuation across the league. While Fried secured a substantial contract, comparisons to fellow pitchers Corbin Burnes and Blake Snell raise questions about whether Fried's value justified the investment. The Yankees, backed by considerable financial resources, appeared willing to overspend for Fried amid competition from Texas Rangers.