According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com , Chien-Ming Wang is now officially former Yankee Chien-Ming Wang as he signed with the Washington Nationals for one year and $2 million with a possible $3 million in incentives.
The Yankees officially non-tendered Wang on Dec. 13 , but there were rumors at the time that they wanted to keep him.
Why did they release him if they wanted to keep him? If they took him to arbitration without releasing him, he would have been guaranteed at least $4 million.
At first it seemed like it was only a matter of time until he re-signed with the Yankees. Early rumors said they were set to match any offer teams made. But over time, interest from other teams grew and it seemed like the Yankees were set to move on without him.
In the end, it is doubtful that the Yankees ...
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MLB: Chien-Ming Wang Signs One-Year Deal with the Washington Nationals
Posted: 16th February 2010 by Bronx Baseball Daily in MLBComments Off on MLB: Chien-Ming Wang Signs One-Year Deal with the Washington Nationals