Wang may not sign until May
Last night, after speaking to Chien-Ming Wang’s agent, Alan Nero, Ken Davidoff of Newsday noted that Wang may not sign until April or May. Today, ESPN’s Buster Olney confirms, writing that it’s “possible that [Wang] won’t sign for months.” This is largely a contractual move, as Wang may receive better offers after a few months of rehab, in which he could prove his shoulder’s health. “In short,” states Olney, “the more he shows as he goes through his rehabilitation, and in perhaps throwing for scouts in the spring, the better the offers to him could be.”
In light of this news, the Yankees, who Olney says can possibly resign Wang, will likely have to move on this winter and explore other pitching options that are currently available (e.g., Ben Sheets, Justin Duchscherer, Kelvim Escobar, etc.). They can’t really wait for Wang, not if he’s holding out until May. If the team adds other players and still has payroll space for him at that time, then perhaps a deal will happen, although it seems unlikely.
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Not signing Wang would be a huge mistake JMHO.The fact he’s willing to wait suggests he’s probably feeling very good and building arm strength.
Or he isn’t stupid and he knows that no one will give him a major league contract unless he can throw from a mound without his arm falling off… This is just him being smart than being good again… I really doubt he will ever throw 95 sinkers again and without that there is no reason to bring him back!