It has been a bit of a roller-coaster season for the New York Yankees. After a respectable but not world-beating 19-12 record through April, the team went on a tear in May, finishing the month 21-7. Since then, however, the Yankees have been pretty much a .500 team. But, thanks in part to their early run, they are now vying for the top record in baseball.
While Aaron Judge is having yet another fantastic (and historic) season, the Yankees owe much of their success to Juan Soto, who they traded for in the offseason. Soto is having his best season in years. Through 118 games, he’s batting .307 with an on-base percentage of .438, both well over his career averages. He also has 34 home runs and 103 runs scored. For context, Soto played all 162 games for the San Diego Padres last season and amassed a total of 35 home runs and 97 runs scored.
After a recent three-homer game, Judge — who is no slouch himself — called Soto the greatest hitter in the game. (Soto, in turn, called Judge the “greatest hitter in the world.”)
Perhaps it’s not surprising that Soto’s resurgence is taking place in the final year of his contract. A new deal, or lack thereof, has been an issue hovering over the Yankees all season. While the team certainly wants him back, whether or not he returns will come down to what it always does: money.
For every multi-homer game he has or incredible outfield assist he makes, Soto’s price tag may just keep going up. And if he has an outstanding postseason, his contract could approach, if not surpass, the massive deal that Shohei Ohtani received last year.
With numerous big contracts on the roster, can the Yankees afford to keep Soto? Perhaps the more important question, however, is can they afford to lose him? The team is riding its best and most consistent offense in some time, and taking him out of the lineup would dramatically alter its chance of being a World Series contender for the next several years.
Even worse than losing Soto would be if he left the Bronx for Queens and started playing for the New York Mets. The Yankees were embarrassed by getting swept by the Mets in this year’s Subway Series, and seeing Soto in blue and orange would only add insult to injury.
While it looks as though any contract negotiations won’t take place until the season is over, the Yankees would be wise to get Soto locked up before all of those other bidders come calling.
News
“Gen Z Calls for Boycott of Eminem After Raping About Caitlyn Jenner On Controversial New Album!”
Eminem is known for his controversial lyrics – and his latest rap song is sure to get people talking. Earlier this week, the real Slim Shady went to “Sway In The Morning” to deliver his latest rhymes, as reported by…
Stephen A. Smith sends a strong and clear message to Colin Kaepernick ahead of his possible return to the NFL!
Stephen A. Smith sends a strong and clear message to Colin Kaepernick ahead of his possible return to the NFL! Stephen A. Smith and Colin Kaepernick (Photos via Getty Images) Stephen A. Smith has made his feelings clear on the…
Colin Kaepernick questioned Jay Z’s motives for sitting during the national anthem, after Jay Z criticized his kneeling action.
Colin Kaepernick questioned Jay Z’s motives for sitting during the national anthem, after Jay Z criticized his kneeling action. Last night before the start of Super Bowl LIV, Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted seated while the National Anthem was playing, and many…
Colin Kaepernick begged to return to the football team and promised to no longer kneel during the national anthem.
In a shocking turn of events, former NFL quarterback and now renowned civil rights activist, Colin Kaepernick, has made a desperate plea to be added back to an NFL team. And guess what? He’s vowed never to kneel during the…
Elon Musk Is Launching His Own NFL Team With Harrison Butker As The Coach
Elon Musk Is Launching His Own NFL Team With Harrison Butker As The Coach In a groundbreaking move that blurs the lines between sports and societal discourse, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced his ambitious plan to launch his own…
Caitlin Clark’s NEW $30,000,000 Deal With Minnesota Lynx & Cheryl Reeve SHOCKS Everyone
Caitlin Clark’s NEW $30,000,000 Deal With Minnesota Lynx & Cheryl Reeve SHOCKS Everyone PLAY VIDEO: Welcome to the Prime Play channel, your ultimate destination for all things Women’s National Basketball Association! Here, we bring you the best highlights, in-depth analyses,…
End of content
No more pages to load