How did Judge convey that message? By waiting until those moments last summer when he knew Soto would be listening. Judge and Alex Verdugo would meet Soto in centerfield at the Stadium during pitching changes. That’s when the sales pitch would begin.

The New York Yankees franchise slugger addresses his relationship with Juan Soto after he left for the rival New York Mets.

Juan Soto does a deep dive on the seven-pitch epic at-bat that sent the Yankees to the 2024 World Series — and sealed the Mets and owner Steve Cohen’s desire to sign him.

In the lineup, while Goldschmidt and Bellinger are good players, but they alone can’t replace the production from losing a star. However, the Yankees have some young players like outfielder Jasson Dominguez and catcher Austin Wells, who they hope will improve and help on offense as well.

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Judge and Soto disagree on which New York organization is better positioned to win a championship and win sustainably.

Aaron Judge didn’t hold back when addressing Juan Soto’s decision to sign with the Mets this offseason. The Yankees’ captain, known for his steady demeanor,

New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver spoke on what it will be like to face Juan Soto with the New York Mets this season.

"It's going to be great having him in town and be battling back and forth for quite a few years. I'm definitely happy for him," Aaron Judge said.

It did not take long for Juan Soto to settle into a New York Mets uniform. In fact, it took just one at-bat. In his opening plate appearance of spring training, the $765 million man took a 2-1, 91 mph fastball from Houston Astros starter Colton Gordon 426 feet out to left-center for his