It wouldn’t be an off-season MLB without Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier being the subject of commercial rumors.
That’s what happened over the weekend, when erroneous reports indicated that the Yankees sent Frazier, along with third baseman Miguel Andujar, to the reds for star player Luis Castillo.
Both teams rejected the reports.
And the 26-year-old did it, by tweeting the explosive scene “I’m Not Leaving” from the 2013 film “The Wolf of Wall Street,” in which offended stockbroker Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, says he will not give up his company, despite the fact that an FBI investigation.
Unlike previous seasons, when his much-maligned defense and controversial comments led to commercial speculation, Frazier may have reason to be confident of staying in the Bronx.
Originally acquired by the Yankees as a highly regarded prospect five years ago, Frazier played a crucial role for the club during last season’s 60-game sprint, while improving his defense to the point of being named a finalist. gold gloves. With Giancarlo Stanton probably moved to DH and veteran Brett Gardner still a free agent, Frazier could start in front of Aaron Judge next season.
On Friday, the Yankees and Frazier agreed on a $ 2.1 million one-year contract to avoid arbitration.