Blake Snell's Free Agency Highlights Shift in Value of Starting Pitchers

LA Angels and New York Yankees Emerge as Potential Suitors Amidst High Asking Price

Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is currently a free agent and is seeking a nine-year, $270 million contract.
The LA Angels and the New York Yankees have emerged as potential suitors for Snell, with the Angels waiting for his price-tag to dip below $200 million and the Yankees having already offered a six-year, $150 million deal.
Despite his impressive career, Snell's high asking price and inconsistent seasons have deterred some teams.
Snell's free agency has highlighted a shift in the value of starting pitchers, with teams hesitant to commit large sums due to restrictions on pitch counts, innings limits and times around the batting order.
Snell's contract could set a new standard for starting pitchers and former Cy Young Award winners who will be free agents over the next two seasons.