And I think he thinks we have a legitimate chance to win.” Cashman said the talks included himself, Cole, agent Scott Boras, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and team president Randy Levine. “Gerrit and Hal have built a close relationship. and remaining ...

Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent. New York’s ace initially exercised his right to terminate the $324 million,

Right-hander Gerrit Cole decided Monday to remain with the New York Yankees on the four-year, $144 million contract he opted out of Saturday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Originally, the only way Cole would remain a Yankee without reaching free agency was if the club voided his opt-out with a one-year,