Brian Cashmangeneral manager of the Yankees de New Yorkconfirmed his intention to retain the Dominican outfielder, Juan Sotoin the Bronx for the upcoming Major League seasons.
Through a long talk with the media, Brian Cashman He revealed that he has already started conversations with Scott Boras, Soto’s representative, and expressed the organization’s commitment to ensuring his permanence on the team for the coming seasons.
“Without a doubt, we have interest in retaining him. We will give our best. That will either lead us to sign him again or we will be forced to go in a different direction,” Cashman said in a brief statement.
Soto’s arrival in New York marked a before and after in the lineup of the Yankees de New Yorkso much so that he helped them reach their first World Series in 15 years with a three-run home run in the final game of the Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.
However, the challenge of retaining Juan Soto It goes beyond mutual interest. With Boras leading his negotiations, Soto is in an advantageous position to secure one of the most lucrative contracts in MLB history. The negotiations will also test the capacity of the Yankees de New York to adjust your budget without losing sight of other elements necessary to strengthen the overall team.
Juan Soto He had a historic first season in the Bronx, marking a before and after in terms of his power at the bat, by registering his highest mark of home runs in a season with 43. In addition, he recorded an offensive line of .288/.429/ .569 with 128 runs scored, 166 hits, 31 doubles, 4 triples, 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, 129 walks and 119 strikeouts in 157 games.
Other notes that might interest you:
Yes ok Brian Cashman has publicly expressed a desire to retain Soto, there is a chance the Yankees could go another direction if the price becomes unattainable. In that case, Cashman and the front office could consider looking for alternatives in free agency, even if no other option presents the potential and impact of a player like Soto.
