Carlos Rodon’s spouse Ashley Rodon was beaming with satisfaction at his introduction press convention with the Yankees on Thursday.
After Rodon took the rostrum to placed on his pinstripes for the primary time, the left-hander thanked his “beautiful spouse,” Ashley, who obtained flowers from the Yankees through the occasion.
Rodon, 30, additionally thanked his dad and mom and in-laws, including that they have been dealing with the couple’s kids: daughter Willow, 3, and son Bo, who turns 2 years previous in January.
Ashley, who was seen smiling in her seat close to the rostrum, was wearing a black ensemble with a darkish inexperienced blazer. She wore her blonde hair down and curly for the event.
Rodon and his household, together with the couple’s children, finally united on the podium to pose for photographs collectively. The 2-time All-Star held his son, who was carrying a Yankees jacket with “Daddy” on the again.
The press convention came about every week after Rodon and the Yankees agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract. The deal features a full no-trade clause. It was additionally the staff’s second presser in as many days, because the staff introduced Decide’s new $360 million contract on Wednesday whereas naming him the sixteenth captain in staff historical past.
Rodon performed six seasons for the Chicago White Sox earlier than a one-year stint San Francisco Giants final season. In November, he opted out of the second 12 months of his contract with the Giants and have become a free agent.
When requested about what made him and Ashley determine on his transfer to New York, Rodon stated: “Taking part in six years in Chicago, loads smaller scale than New York. … I really feel like you'll be able to match seven Chicagos inside the New York Metropolis. However that point I had in Chicago, after which enjoying in one other massive metropolis in San Francisco. … We loved the town.
“We’re the sort to reside outdoors, however we like going and consuming. We’re foodies, we like meals and I believe simply the cultural side of the town. It’s essential. The youngsters can study loads however I benefit from the metropolis. Massive metropolis by no means scared me.”
On Wednesday, Ashley took to Instagram to share a candy tribute to Rodon and mirrored on the couple’s MLB journey.
“The final 8 years have had extra ups and downs than I may have ever imagined we must face,” Ashley wrote, together with photographs of their household at video games with the Giants and White Sox. “Phrases can’t describe how proud I'm to be your spouse. You’re the most effective husband and father. Can’t await this subsequent step for our household. The Yankees obtained an excellent one. 972 video games to place that jersey in your again, what a blessing. God has been good by way of all of it.🤍.”
Rodon celebrated his thirtieth birthday on Saturday after the 2 sides reached an settlement final Thursday.
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