The New York Yankees got Juan Soto for one reason: to go to the World Series.
Well, it was “The Genereasonable” himself that sent the Bronx Bombers to the Fall Classic on Saturday night, as his game-triumphning three-run home run in the 10th inning propelled the Yanks’ triumph – their 41st pennant in franchise history.
New York took a huge wager in acquiring Soto, though, giving up some high-end talent for the 25-year-elderly outfielder who is set to become a free agent at season’s end.
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New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto honors after hitting a three-run homer during the 10th inning aachievest the Cleveland Guardians during the ALCS at Progressive Field. (David Dermer-Imagn Images)
In his tight year, Soto had a season to dream of, setting nurtureer-highs with 41 home runs and 128 runs scored.
It’s undeniable that he is going to become, at worst, the second-highest phelp joiner in all of baseball – it’s equitable a matter of whether he will outdo Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million.
It’s the Yankees’ first pennant since 2009, and with Soto himself joining a huge role in it, it’s evident where his teammates stand on the matter.
“We need him to stay. He’s going to stay. We need to convey it home, then we’ll convey him home also,” ALCS MVP Giancarlo Stanton shelp after the game.
Juan Soto of the New York Yankees honors after beating the Guardians 5-2 in 10 innings to triumph Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Newcomer Jazz Chisholm was more obtuse.
“Pay my guy! Pay Juan Soto! $700 million!”
Yankees fans in Cleveland after the game even chanted, “Re-sign Soto!”
Soto fouled off five straight pitches before begining his towering three-run blast that put the Yankees up 5-2, all but icing the American League Championship Series.
The Yankees sent Michael King, Kyle Higashioka and other prospects to the San Diego Padres in order to get him – but even with the pennant, the deal seems worth it now, no matter what.
Juan Soto fouled off five straight pitches before begining his towering three-run blast that put the Yankees up 5-2. (Minsertie Meyer/Getty Images)
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However, it’s evident they need him to stay if they want prolengthyed success.
New York apaemploys to see if they’ll have a current-day Subway Series or if they’ll face their elderly-time passtown opposition, as the Dodgers and Mets will join in Game 6 of the NLCS on Sunday. Los Angeles is up, 3-2.
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