Juan Soto is about to face free agency after a successful season with the New York Yankees. Regardless of where he contracts, the 25-year-old outfielder has the potential to break non-Shohei Ohtani player records. One of these alternatives is the New York Mets. Shortstop Francisco Lindor clarified his previous comments about Soto’s free agency to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
Rosenthal inquired whether the Mets’ ownership would seek Lindor’s opinion before signing Soto. He said, “No.” I don’t want it to come down to a personal decision. When my company takes decisions, I want them to be data-driven while also taking into account the opinions of many others, not just myself. “That is not how an organization should be run.”
Lindor went on, “What I said about Soto was that I would love for him to smash every (money) record out there. I would want for him to go out there and receive what he deserves. It would be fantastic if he could join us. If he’s with someone else, that’s great, as long as he gets what he deserves.
“I know wherever he goes, he’ll benefit the organization. But this is not a conversation I have had with anyone here. I’m not telling anyone right now, ‘You have to go sign him.’ “That is not my job.”
If the Mets signed Soto, they would immediately join the Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies in the race for the National League’s top team. When Soto makes his decision, he will alter the entire picture of the league, as proven by his immediate impact on the Yankees this season.
Juan Soto reaches free agency following a great year.
The Yankees traded for Soto, anticipating that teaming him with Aaron Judge would result in an overwhelming offence. That has proven true, with Soto already setting a career best in home runs and Judge chasing his record. Despite subpar beginning pitching and flaws in the rest of the lineup, the Bombers are in contention for a division title.
While Lindor wants Soto to join the Mets, the Yankees should do everything they can to keep him in the Bronx. Without him in the lineup, the Yankees would be in a similar situation as the 2023 season. They ended 82-80 and missed the playoffs, prompting the front administration to make a significant change.
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