Here's why the Yankees haven't announced Gerrit Cole yet

While many Yankees fans have been left puzzled as to why the signing of Cole and the re-signing of outfielder Brett Gardner haven't been confirmed, it's due to a logjam on the roster and nothing more. Cole's press conference is still rumored to take place this week at Yankee Stadium, but before that pomp and circumstance (and the Gardy deal), GM Brian Cashman needs to clear two roster spots in order to finalize things.

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