Jack Flaherty Posts Michael Jordan Meme While Waiting on MLB Free Agency Contract

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIJanuary 17, 2025

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Free agent right-handed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty posted a Michael Jordan meme on Friday as he continues to wait and see what team he’ll pitch for in 2025 and beyond.

Jack Flaherty @jflare_pic.twitter.com/uR0reGbZd4

He also posted one of actor Chris O’Dowd checking his watch in the sitcom Moone Boy.

Jack Flaherty @jflare_pic.twitter.com/y010S5ijzp

The Jordan meme, of course, is from The Last Dance miniseries. It captures Jordan’s surprise and laughter to ex-Seattle SuperSonics star Gary Payton saying his physical defense took a toll on the former Chicago Bulls star during the 1996 NBA Finals.

On Jan. 3, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that the San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs “remain in the mix” for Flaherty.

Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that Flaherty is “open to considering short-term deals with high average annual values.”

Rosenthal previously reported in December that Flaherty would be seen as a fallback option if staff ace Corbin Burnes signed elsewhere in free agency. He inked a $210 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, presumably opening up interest in Flaherty.

One can surmise that perhaps there may be some interest from the Dodgers, Flaherty’s most recent team. Flaherty made clear at the 2024 World Series parade that he loved the city and never wanted to leave.

MLB @MLBA dream come true 🌟

Jack Flaherty enjoys a #WorldSeries parade with his hometown team! pic.twitter.com/cZ5bf5ODSW

L.A., of course, is also waiting on an answer from Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki, who is choosing between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, per baseball/sports reporter Francys Romero.

Francys Romero @francysromeroFRThe Blue Jays have acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool money, sources confirm @ShiDavidi report.

Toronto is now a finalist, along with the Dodgers, in the race to sign Roki Sasaki.

There’s ultimately a lot interest in Flaherty, although nothing has materialized yet. Dodgers Nation provided some thoughts on what the memes could mean in the interim.

Dodgers Nation @DodgersNationJack Flaherty is posting some cryptic GIFS on X right now 👀

Reunion with the Dodgers loading or is he waiting on an offer from another team? pic.twitter.com/j3dnJQBmmY

For now, Flaherty checks his watch as he hopes to find a new team soon.