Did Yankees Captain Aaron Judge Accidentally Drop Juan Soto Hint Today?

Yet another twist in the tale of Juan Soto and the New York Yankees. This time, it’s the Yankees captain who has sparked the speculations. In the soon-to-be-approaching offseason, the one name shining brightly is San Diego Padres’ star Juan Soto. The Yankees are believed to have their eyes set on Soto. Although no one was prepared for the Yankees’ early exit in the 2023 season, Aaron Judge has announced the need for change, hitting back stronger than ever in the upcoming season. This gap needs to be filled, and there is no better person believed than Soto for Yanks. However, there is no confirmation about the trade taking place, Judge seems to have accidentally dropped a hint recently.

Fans are eagerly waiting for the trade rumors to turn into the reality. However, Judge’s reaction stirred up the speculations on how eager are the Yankees to welcome Soto to their team. 

Aaron Judge’s surprising revelation about a call, is that call sparking any trade speculations? 

A few days back, in conversation with The Post, Judge expressed his determination to bring the change into the team. As the Yankees captain did not mention the exact changes, fans are hoping it may be involving Soto. Amidst all these favorable rumors, Judge has again left the fans intrigued. Why Judge was “speechless” when he got a call from his team?

A recent video involving Aaron Judge is going viral on Twitter. He was asked, “What was your reaction? What were you doing at the time when you got a call?” Judge was in California with his parents and wife. Judge and his wife were working out when he received a phone call, who stated that this is very important. Judge smiled and asked, “What is it? Is there any trade going on? What is happening?” This instant response of the captain has captured the fan’s attention. 

A Yankees’ fan even gave a reliable reasoning as to why the 27x WS champions can benefit from the trade. To elaborate more the fan explained how Soto’s landing in New York can specially benefit the team’s captain. The tweet read, “Yankees have to make the move, but not for Dominguez. Judge-Soto-Dominguez would be the outfield for the next…I want to say decade, but Judge’s body will eventually break down out there and force him into the DH. For now, they need to build around him and add good lefties.”

However, as the conversation went ahead, the PR representative informed the captain that he has won the Roberto Clemente award. To which the slugger responded, “I was speechless. I really couldn’t speak for a while.” The captain shared the news with his wife and immediately FaceTime his mom to communicate this big news. “That was a very special moment that I won’t forget,” said the judge. Does Judge’s winning award can bring more positive change into the Yankees?

Judge’s determination to instigate change for 2024 season

Judge’s winning Roberto Clemente is a true testament to Judge’s dedication to the sport and the Yankees. Thus, the captain will not take the 2023 season’s downfall lightly. That said, Judge was openly talking about the changes he needs in the team in the recent few interviews. “Changes could mean a lot of different things,” Judge stated. He has some enormous work to do, which also includes the player side as well. The changes can be anything from philosophies, players, or coaches to coming back with some adroit moves in 2024. 

Whenever the captain mentioned change for the Yankees, fans always had one name on their lips, Juan Soto. Just like every die-hard Yankees fan, it might be the captain’s wish as well to see the Padres outfielder in Pinstripes. If the trade takes place, the valuable addition to the Yanks is believed to bring glory to the Bronx. This may be one of the solid changes the captain keeps talking about. However, one question still remains: Is Juan Soto the perfect fit for the Yankees? 

The Yankees desperately need the missing piece. Is that Juan Soto?

The 25-year-old outfielder has captured a ton of attention in this rumored trade scenario and the upcoming race is only getting intense. The New York Yankees, the team with the most World Series titles, are reported to “CLOSELY MONITORING” Juan Soto trade.

The inefficacy of the Yankees’ offense this season was evident, marking one of the team’s historically worst performances in the 21st century. It languished near the bottom in various crucial offensive metrics, such as batting average, on-base percentage, wRC+, and OPS compared to previous seasons.

To elevate their prospects for 2024, the Yankees must prioritize a re-haul of their offense this offseason. While internal enhancements are crucial, seeking external reinforcements is equally essential. Among potential acquisitions, San Diego Padres’ standout, Juan Soto, stands out. With the Padres aiming to reduce payroll by $50 million in the upcoming season, Soto, projected to earn $33 million in his final arbitration year, could become a viable trade option.

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The doors are not open yet, but the Yanks’ to-do list involves acquiring the Padres outfielder. After all, past all the mistakes, it is time to make some bigger moves to leave fans excited for the next season. 

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