Juan Soto appears to be seeking more than money in his next Major League Baseball contract.
Dollar signs will undoubtedly be the motivating force behind Soto’s new contract, which has the potential to be extremely valuable. However, the great outfielder is expected to consider other reasons while evaluating his free agency.
The Red Sox, for example, reportedly received inquiries from Soto and his staff regarding their ballpark and facilities, player evaluation process, and commitment to winning. The latter was allegedly a focus for the 26-year-old when he visited with the New York Yankees on Monday.
“With agent Scott Boras sitting next to him, Soto expressed his thoughts on the Yankees’ future.” “He wanted confirmation from (Hal) Steinbrenner about a continued commitment to excellence,” NJ.com’s Bob Klapisch wrote in a piece published Tuesday.
“Soto also identified areas where the Bombers need to improve. He heard Steinbrenner suggest there will be upgrades on next year’s squad, but it is unclear who the Yankees are explicitly seeking.
The Yankees reportedly left Monday’s discussion feeling “positive” about their chances of keeping Soto, who was an All-Star in his first season in New York and guided the team to the World Series. While Steinbrenner and company apparently did not make an offer to Soto on Monday, they believe the “door is open” for a “dollars-driven” meeting in the coming weeks, according to Klapisch.
Overall, the Bronx Bombers appear to have as good a chance as any club to win the Soto sweepstakes.
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