Yankees, Michael King, Juan Soto
The New York Yankees pulled off a gutsy move earlier this off-season when they traded 25-year-old generational star Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres in exchange for as many as five players, including relief pitcher Michael Kings, who was looking for a rotation promotion in 2024.
That being said, the gutsy and risky move worked wonders as Juan Soto delivered a career best season. He finished regular season with .288 batting average, 41 home runs, 109 RBIs and .989 OPS. However, MLB analyst Eduardo Perez believes that without Michael King, the Soto wouldn’t have materialised in the first place.
Did Michael King Facilitate Juan Soto’s Trade To Yankees?
Credit: Robert Sabo for NY Post
Perez insisted that the San Diego Padres have been the real winners of the trade with the New York Yankees. While Perez’s analysis of Michael Kings is partly true, Juan Soto has yet to sparkle his magic in the postseason. The Bronx Bombers earned themselves a bye for the ALDS after clinching the AL-East division. Hence, they will skip the wildcard series to directly face the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS starting on October 5 at Yankee Stadium. Given the success of the regular season, the Bronx Bombers will continue to rely on Aaron Judge and Juan Soto to generate offensive production. Soto, with one World Series ring already in the bank, is immune to postseason pressure. Hence, the Yanks aren’t worried about his form. If the generational star ends up leading the Bombers to a World Series title victory, the narrative around the off-season trade will shift drastically.
Yanks Arch Playoff Nemesis Out In Wildcard Series
The New York Yankees are entering the 2024 MLB playoffs with a sense of optimism and opportunity, as they are poised to make a significant postseason run. With their first playoff game yet to be played, the team has already benefited from favorable circumstances as their longtime nemesis, the Houston Astros, has been eliminated.
With everything falling into place, the Yankees are eager to capitalize on their advantageous position in this year’s playoffs. There is little room for excuses or complacency, as they aim to end a 15-year World Series drought. The stage is set, and the postseason has transformed into a prime opportunity for the Yanks to seize their moment and return to championship glory.
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