NY Yankees GM Gives Prodigious Report On Top Starting Fielder`s Future
Juan Soto and the New York Yankees are fully focused on their upcoming ALCS matchup against the winner of the Cleveland Guardians/Detroit Tigers series on Monday. Meanwhile, teams that have been eliminated from World Series contention are strategizing for the winter as Soto’s free agency looms.
Soto is poised to become one of the most coveted free agents of the decade, much like his teammate Aaron Judge did two offseasons ago. Expected to command a staggering contract in the $500 million range, the pressing question is whether Soto will choose to re-sign with the Yankees or seek a lucrative deal elsewhere. This uncertainty is the major topic of conversation for MLB as the offseason approaches.
Yankees GM Aaron Boone weighed in on the situation, emphasizing the team’s desire to keep Soto in New York while acknowledging the competitive nature of the free agency market.
New York Yankees face Juan Soto free agency competition from three teams
NY Yankees GM Gives Prodigious Report On Top Starting Fielder`s Future
Where Juan Soto will land in free agency is set to dominate headlines once the New York Yankees’ season concludes. Until negotiations kick off, we can only speculate about an exciting offseason ahead.
The New York Post’s Jon Heyman is already stirring the pot with rumors about three teams that could pose significant competition for the Yankees in contract talks.
One rumor suggested the Yankees would limit their final offer for Soto to $40 million annually to avoid offending Aaron Judge, who makes the same amount. However, a source close to the situation dismissed that as a “lie,” stating, “No one has ever said anything like that,” and noted that Judge, as a team player, wants the organization to succeed.
The Yankees are committed to making a strong push for Soto, with one executive speculating that their toughest competition may come from the Mets, Giants, and Blue Jays. Heyman also mentioned that the Dodgers shouldn’t be counted out, as they could potentially team Soto with likely NL MVP Shohei Ohtani.
Ultimately, whichever team secures Soto will emerge as the offseason winner, no matter the cost. The four-time All-Star Silver Slugger is expected to be worth every dollar.
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