The New York Yankees made headlines on Wednesday when they announced the signing of Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka for $155 million over seven years.
The significance of the signing is not that the Yankees placed themselves over the $189 million luxury tax threshold, but rather that signing Tanaka makes the Bronx Bombers a legitimate contender for the World Series.
Preseason predictions always come with caution, especially with the chance of players getting injured over the course of the season. Let's say that the Yankees stay healthy, however. They will then be in serious consideration for the World Series.
Tanaka has yet to throw a pitch in the majors, but he is confident ...
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Masahiro Tanaka Makes New York Yankees World Series Contenders
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