Hope is the strongest emotion, especially during times of uncertainty. Who knows it better than the New York Yankees fans as they witness the dynasty that is no longer the force it once was? Still, the Yankee Nation never ceases to stop believing in their team, in hopes that maybe this year will be different. This year it’s Juan Soto who has filled the hearts of the Pinstripes with belief, but alas! This union currently stands on wobbly ground.
Even though Soto has officially become a Yankee, this is just for one year. Next year, the Childish Bambino enters free agency and it certainly will be an expensive one. But even then, the Bronx Faithful are positive and have made their feelings known regarding what they think is the worth of Juan Soto.
The free agency of Juan Soto – A sword that hangs over the Yankees
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Ever since the Yankees traded for Juan Soto, they have known in their hearts that this union isn’t permanent. Soto might be a Yankee, but he could very well be a guest, a temporary player, basically a rental! Though this has certainly given the Yankees an edge over the competition as they have a whole year to sell their operation to Soto, the truth of the matter is – the union is on shallow grounds. So what will the free agency of Soto cost? Somewhere around $500 million?
How much would you give Juan Soto to stay in NY for the rest of his career? pic.twitter.com/ncCVmuOyeK
— Bronx Pinstripes (@bxpinstripes_) January 27, 2024
Most reports have predicted that Soto’s free agency could possibly touch that number. There are strong reasons to believe they could be right, especially because Soto is already earning a $31 million salary this year. Is there a reason to believe he won’t at least try to match that next year?
And at just 26, he’d probably get a long-term contract, and he has already rejected a 15 year, $440 million offer from the Washington Nationals. So, a big deal is all but guaranteed here. The fun part? The Yankees fans already know this. But they’re ready to go all in on the La Fiera!
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“Start a gofundme” say the Yankees fans
It has been love at first sight for the Bombers. Ever since they saw Soto wearing the Yankees cap, their heart has skipped its beats. So is it a surprise that they’re all in on doing whatever it takes to sign Soto? The Yankees Faithful are so excited about Soto that they’re ready to create a ‘gofundme’ charity to finance the Bombers’ bid for the slugger.
Me myself? 10 bucks, are we starting a gofundme?
— Plausible Deniability (@ezdraft) January 28, 2024
This fan was clear that Soto was the master of his destiny.
whatever he wants
— ACE.15 (@RHJr15) January 27, 2024
Here a fan gave an outrageous value to Soto’s contract.
850,000.00
— WAE (@BE10sCoach) January 27, 2024
This fan created a hilarious cheque for when the slugger performs well.
Let’s see how his season goes first but if he plays as expected just swap Soto out for Judge pic.twitter.com/NJR80Hb9vM
— DJ-NY2 (@RealGarryC) January 28, 2024
This fan gave a number and shared his emotional reasons for it.
14 years $560M That’s the same AAV as the Captain. Just doesn’t seem right to pay Soto more than Judge. But in the end, you may have to.
— Michael (@jam061200) January 27, 2024
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Finally, this fan’s answer summed up the feelings of the Yankees fans.
Blank check.
— a (@Cee_Deez_Nutz) January 28, 2024
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So with the Yankees fans completely enamored by Soto, one wonders how big this love affair will grow out to be.
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