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Yankees reporter just poured dump truck's worth of cold water on team's chances to keep Juan Soto


Published on 2024-12-01 08:05:31 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • The New York Yankees appear to be fading in the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes, while their rival Boston Red Sox are gaining steam.

The article from MSN discusses the New York Yankees' slim chances of retaining star player Juan Soto, who was acquired in a trade with the San Diego Padres. According to the report, despite Soto's impressive performance with the Yankees, including a .318 batting average and 14 home runs in 52 games, the team's financial constraints and Soto's expected high salary demands make it highly unlikely for him to stay beyond the 2024 season. The article highlights comments from a Yankees reporter who metaphorically described the situation as pouring a "dump truck's worth of cold water" on the team's hopes of re-signing Soto, pointing out the significant financial commitment required and the team's current payroll considerations. The reporter also notes that while Soto has expressed enjoyment in playing for the Yankees, the business side of baseball often dictates outcomes, suggesting that Soto might explore free agency where he could command a contract potentially exceeding $500 million.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/sports/mlb/yankees-reporter-just-poured-dump-truck-s-worth-of-cold-water-on-team-s-chances-to-keep-juan-soto/ar-AA1v2R26 ]