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Why do Asian Players NOT want to come to the Yankees?

Is it a Yankees Problem or an East Coast Problem?

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Matthew Nethercott and Matthew Nethercott
Jan 13, 2025
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Well, the Yankees once again are missing out on another Asian free agent, and in recent years, this has become a common thing. In fact, the Yankees have not signed an Asian free agent since Masahiro Tanaka in the 2013-2014 offseason. Thats 10 years ago, and thats not by lack of effort. The Yankees have been involved in most of the Asian players coming o…

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