The Yankees missed out on Juan Soto, which, I suppose, impacts their chances in the subway series offensively. Meanwhile, the Mets managed to acquire Soto, enhancing their pitching for the same series.
As we all expected, right? (Cue the eye roll).
Both teams might be evenly matched. If the Mets make it to the World Series, Soto could become the Soto we hope for, and with Brett Baty emerging as a key player, their offense and pitching depth could be significant. On the other hand, if the Yankees find their way to the World Series, it would hinge on a strong return from Lewis Gill in July, alongside Will Warren stepping up as expected, coupled with a powerful rotation and lineup.
But right now, the strengths of New York are somewhat surprising. Especially for the Mets, who haven’t fully faced the criticism surrounding David Stearns’ approach. His strategy seems to steer clear of committing long-term money to players in their 30s, particularly on the pitching side, while relying on short-term signees like Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas.
