Unexpectedly, Devin Williams was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers this off-season with the New York Yankees being the recipient of one of the best closers in baseball. On Tuesday, Williams was officially introduced to the media, where he discussed a range of topics, including whether he anticipated the trade, where he thought he might end up, and the potential for a long-term stay in New York.
Devin Williams said that the Milwaukee Brewers never made staying an opportunity
After witnessing Josh Hader and Corbin Burnes being traded before reaching free agency, Devin Williams expressed that he knew he would be dealt this offseason. He acknowledged that this is simply how the Brewers operate as an organization. Williams also revealed that staying with the team was never presented as an option. Reading between the lines, this means that contract extension talks were never initiated.
“As someone that has been there for the last 6 years, I understand that’s how they operate. It was expected. I don’t think it was, ‘did I want to stay or not?’ They never made that a possibility.”
Devin Williams on his departure from the Brewers: pic.twitter.com/MtB69yKpKh
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) December 17, 2024
Devin Williams thought he was going to be a Los Angeles Dodger
Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold indicated during winter meetings that he wanted to be fully transparent with his players. Arnold didn’t reveal what discussions him and Devin Williams had, but Williams indicated that he was being told that he was going to Los Angeles, and then the Yankees swept in.
“I kinda thought I’d be going to L.A., that’s what I was being told – the Yankees snuck in there under the table and got the deal done”
– Devin Williams pic.twitter.com/5sqMuZLqd6
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) December 17, 2024
Devin Williams is open to contract extension talks with the New York Yankees
When asked about the possibility of spending more than the 2025 season with the Yankees, Devin Williams indicated that he is open to that idea so long as it’s right for both sides. This is the exact opposite approach that Williams former teammate Corbin Burnes took as he was amendment on reaching free agency, seeing what his true value is, and getting the final say in where he plays long term.
“If it’s right for both sides, that’s definitely always an option”
Devin Williams on possible extension talks with the Yankees: pic.twitter.com/BPtT4QmHnX
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) December 17, 2024
The full Devin Williams interview is available on Youtube. Part one is in the video below.
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