The New York Yankees acquired Juan Soto for one reason: to get to the World Series.
Now, on Saturday night, it was Generation himself who sent the Bronx Bombers to the Fall Classic, hitting a game-winning three-run home run in the 10th inning of extra innings to give the Yankees the win and the 41st pennant in franchise history. It became.
But New York took a big gamble on Soto, giving up some of its top talent for the 25-year-old outfielder, who is set to become a free agent after the season.
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New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning of the ALCS game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. (David Dahmer Imagine Images)
In his contract year, Soto had a dream season, hitting career highs with 41 home runs and 128 RBIs.
In the worst case scenario, there's no denying that he will become the second-highest paid player in baseball, but that's only if he surpasses Shohei Ohtani's $700 million.
This is the Yankees' first pennant since 2009, and with Soto himself playing a big role in it, it's clear where his teammates stand on the issue.
“We need him to stay. He's going to stay. We need to bring him home, so we can bring him home,” ALCS MVP Giancarlo Stanton said after the game. I plan to take him home.''
The New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Guardians 5-2 in 10 innings in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on October 19, 2024. Juan Soto. (Nick Cammet/Getty Images)
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Newcomer Jazz Chisholm was more direct.
“Pay the man! Pay Juan Soto! 700 million dollars!”
After the game, Yankees fans in Cleveland chanted, “Re-sign Soto!”
Soto fouled out on five straight pitches and then hit an incredible three-run homer that gave the Yankees a 5-2 lead and nearly ended the American League Championship Series.
The Yankees sent Michael King, Kyle Higashioka, and other prospects to the San Diego Padres to get him, but now, no matter what, even with a pennant left. This deal seems worth it.
Juan Soto fouled out on five consecutive pitches and then hit an incredible three-run homer that gave the Yankees a 5-2 lead. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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But it's clear he needs to stay if he wants long-term success.
New York waits to see if the current Subway Series will take place or if it will face an old crosstown rivalry, as the Dodgers and Mets meet in Game 6 of the NL CS on Sunday. Los Angeles won 3-2.
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