Juan Soto’s future in the Major Leagues has become one of the biggest uncertainties because many teams are focused on being able to acquire his services for the next Major League Baseball (MLB) season, with the New York Yankees being one of those most interested in order to keep him within their ranks.
For this reason, the MVP of the American League, Aaron Judge spoke about the success they recorded this season and highlighted that they will continue to do everything possible to achieve the title of champion.; However, Soto’s departure would represent a serious problem for the team if he left this offseason, so he was asked about his vision regarding this fact.
During an interview offered for SNY, The Bronx Bombers slugger maintained that he has not had conversations with Juan Soto in recent days because he recognizes how difficult the issue of negotiations is with so many teams that are focused on being able to obtain his services; Given this fact, he considered that he is doing this work to define with which team he can shine the most and obviously have a better contract.
“I haven’t spoken to him at all. I think it’s best to give those guys space. “I talked to him all season and he knows how we feel about him and I think the most important thing now is to let him do his thing with his family, pray about it, talk to people and make the right decision for him and his family.”
The hiring of Juan Soto would represent a large financial expense for the Yankees, because they would have to pay about $100 million dollars for only two players each season, an economic situation that makes them think about what they will do and that little as favorites for the Yankees. New York Mets, who are willing to pay whatever amount is necessary.
“Honestly, it’s not my money. I don’t really care, as long as we get the best players, as long as we get the most we can, I’m happy with whatever. I’ve never thought about who gets the best salary, I’ll just do whatever it takes to get the best players. “I think that’s what it all boils down to,” he emphasized.
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