Juan Soto MLB free agency destinations, ranked
Just like last offseason, there is one giant fish in baseball's free agent pond. When it comes to players available to sign in free agency, Juan Soto is clearly on his level above the rest. What's not clear is which team he'll play for next year. He is clearly looking forward to this opportunity to […]
Rays join list of Juan Soto suitors as two other mystery teams emerge
SAN ANTONIO — Seven teams are known to have called up Juan Soto, including the currently homeless Tampa Bay Rays, but in a big surprise, the other six all have big salaries. A much better shot than the Rays, who are a major market team and are probably amazing. For now, Tampa has to be […]
Yankees not fearful of Mets’ Steve Cohen’s deep pockets in Juan Soto pursuit
SAN ANTONIO — Steve Cohen's net worth may significantly exceed that of the Steinbrenner family, but the Yankees aren't worried that will prevent them from retaining the best players on the free agent market. During Tuesday's GM meeting, Yankees GM Brian Cashman acknowledged the Mets are a threat to sign Juan Soto. Still, he said […]
Juan Soto competition may become Yankees-Mets battle
SAN ANTONIO — The Mets are said to be a “serious” pick for Yankees star free agent Juan Soto, which is no surprise. Meanwhile, the Yankees have checked in on Mets star free agent Pete Alonso, and while they have legitimate interest in Alonso, this is Soto's backup plan and Plan A for both teams. […]
Mets, Steve Cohen should go all out to pry Juan Soto from Yankees
The Mets just lost to the Dodgers, the franchise Steve Cohen nearly bought more than a decade ago and the organization he most wanted to emulate since buying the Mets. The key to the Mets' near-term future, then, is how closely Cohen and David Stearns believe the club is following the Dodgers' trajectory. Is advancing […]
Yankees stars make their Juan Soto contract pitch: ‘$700 million’
When Hal Steinbrenner took the stage to accept the American League pennant trophy late Saturday night, Yankees fans gathered behind the visiting dugout at Progressive Field were already thinking about the future. The Yankees had just qualified for the World Series for the first time in 15 years, but fans were hoping that the superstar, […]
Yankees stars plead for team to keep Juan Soto after sending them to World Series: ‘We need him to stay’
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 […]
Yankees fans make their free agency pitch to Juan Soto loud
Juan Soto was instrumental in sending the Yankees to the World Series. And Yankees fans played a role in convincing him to stay in New York after this season. After the Bronx Bombers slugger hit a series-winning three-run homer in Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday night, Yankees enthusiasts at Cleveland's Progressive Field made […]
Juan Soto was built for this iconic Yankees moment
CLEVELAND — That was the whole point of the trade. That's why the Yankees gave the Padres what they needed to make it happen. This is because last year was an embarrassing year for the Yankees, who couldn't make it to the playoffs. And the 14 years without a pennant were an eternity in pinstripes. […]
Juan Soto sends the Yankees to the World Series for the first time in 15 years
The New York Yankees advance to the World Series for the first time since President Obama's first year in office. On Saturday, Juan Soto hit a three-run homer, clinching the American League pennant for the Bronx for the first time since 2009. The 25-year-old superstar outfielder threw seven pitches and struck out two against Cleveland […]