Gerrit Cole says he always intended to remain with the New York Yankees. The 34-year-old right-hander exercised his right to opt out of his contract on the third day after the World Series, giving up

While Cole praised his fellow Boras Corp. client, he also spoke highly of the Yankees' offseason moves following Soto's departure.

Juan Soto shocked the baseball world when he left the New York Yankees this offseason and signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Soto's departure undoubtedly stung the Yankees,