Will Scott Boras’ Off-Season Setbacks Aid New York Yankees’ Juan Soto Extension Talks?

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? This offseason has proven that even an unstoppable force can be stopped. The force is Scott Boras – the genius super agent who never went wrong. But then things took a left turn this year, with unsigned clients and below-average deals. But all of this is already known. The real elephant in the room is something else – it relates to Juan Soto and his current team, the New York Yankees.

Soto’s Yankees’ journey has started quite well. The vibes are good, the team spirit is infectious, and above all, he’s looking quite happy. With the superstar entering into free agency at the end of this season, the stakes are ridiculously high. With his agent suddenly losing his invincibility – the Yankees may have found an opportunity of a lifetime.

Is this Scott Boras’ downfall or just a blip on the radar?

Yanks Go Yard’s Thomas Carannante alluded to the fact that Boras’ recent failings could affect his standing next offseason. It did give an important question to ponder – has Boras really failed? The answer is more nuanced than one might think. One tends to forget that prior to Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman’s deals, Boras also got a big deal for Jung-Hoo Lee. That six-year $113 million deal was bigger than almost every prediction. So what does that tell you? 

It says that it may be too quick to write off Boras. Bellinger, Chapman, and Blake Snell have a lot of baggage behind them. That has surely played a major role in their difficult free agency. Yes, the overpricing may have an impact, but it’s not the sole reason. Add to that, things are completely different for Juan Soto and the Yankees.

As the source said, “At the end of the day, Soto is getting his money,” the slugger is too good not to. At just 25, he has already amassed achievements that are borderline Hall-of-Fame worthy. And Soto has put his complete faith in Boras regarding his free agency.

 So the Yankees have no advantage? They do, but again, there’s a deeper level to this story. 

New York Yankees and Juan Soto – connection are the key 

Juan Soto has continuously praised the Yankees’ history, prestige, stars, and Dominican fanbase. Even his family has big Pinstripes fans. It’s this deep connection that could prove to be highly advantageous for the Bronx Bombers. Scott Boras’ recent “failings” might reduce some of his leverage, but in the end, it’s the client and his record that matters.

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So despite Boras having a less-than-great year, Soto’s free agency will still be a major event. Nearly every team would like to have a slugger like him in their squad. So the Yankees will have competition and Boras will have a wider playing field. The advantage is connection – can the Bronx build one with Soto in 2024?

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