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Marcus Stroman's relationship with the Yankees never truly existed until a year ago. Desiring to play for the Yankees sparked a series of public critiques from Stroman when they didn't pursue him in prior seasons. His disdain became evident during his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays, especially when he was traded to the Mets in 2019 — a move that upset him because he had hoped to land in New York in pinstripes rather than in blue and orange.
Despite the initial bitterness, it seemed that all was forgiven when he inked a $37 million deal with the Yankees. However, it appears that financial agreements do not equate to genuine acceptance, as Stroman's MLB contributions have become a disappointment.