Fried met Ron Guidry, a Yankees spring instructor, for the first time and is taking advantage of the 74-year-old's experience and wisdom.

The New York Yankees had to follow Plan B this offseason. They lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets and pivoted to add several quality players. Max Fried was the first move, signing him to the richest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher.

The newest Hall of Famer, CC Sabathia, is working with the team's pitchers at New York Yankees Spring Training 2025. That sets up a pretty cool moment. A picture of Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, and Max Fried together in the Yankees' bullpen between sessions sets high expectations for the newly signed left-hander.

Growing up in Encino, California, Max Fried had the privilege of learning from a seven-time All-Star and World Series champion. That would be Reggie Smith, who spent 17 seasons in the majors with the Red Sox,