J.A. Happ‘s offseason was defined by trade rumors, but the veteran lefty wound up staying with the New York Yankees.
And according to Dan Martin of the New York Post, Happ is happy to still be in the Bronx. He even addressed his turbulent winter to reporters in Tampa on Friday. Happ also took the trade rumors in stride, understanding they weren’t personal.
“I understand that’s kind of the nature of the business,’’ he said. “But I’m certainly happy I’m here.”
Happ, 37, signed a two-year, $34 million deal with the Yankees last offseason after being acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018.