
The New York Yankees held an introductory press conference for prize free agent Max Fried on Wednesday. The Yankees gave Fried a record-breaking contract for a left-handed pitcher, signing the two-time All-Star to an eight-year deal worth $218 million.
The Yankees already got Fried to sign on the dotted line and shave so there's no turning back. And yet the the team was pouring on the charm as if they were still courting Fried and his family.