The New York Yankees might have overpaid for Jordan Montgomery, influenced by their experience with Carlos Rodón's contract negotiation led by Scott Boras, which left them feeling duped. Despite solid performances, neither Montgomery nor Blake Snell, both Boras clients, secured long-term contracts post their successful seasons, unlike Rodón. Teams hesitated to replicate the Rodón deal after witnessing its aftermath for the Yankees.

By the Numbers
  • Player 1 (Snell): 3.20 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 3.44 FIP, 992.2 innings, 1,223 strikeouts
  • Player 2 (Rodón): 3.83 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 3.74 FIP, 911.2 innings, 1,011 strikeouts
  • Player 3 (Montgomery): 3.68 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 3.75 FIP, 755 innings, 705 strikeouts
Yes, But

The market dynamics reflected caution post-Rodón's deal, leading to Snell and Montgomery facing challenges in securing extended contracts, despite comparable performances.

What's Next

Teams are reevaluating negotiations with Boras clients like Snell and Montgomery, learning from the Yankees' cautionary tale with Rodón's contract.

Bottom Line

The Yankees' experience with Rodón's contract highlights the potential risks of dealing with Boras clients, shaping future negotiations in the MLB pitcher market.