Yankees captain Aaron Judge responded to former teammate Juan Soto's belief that the Mets have a stronger chance at a World Series title. Judge expressed his disagreement with Soto's assessment, emphasizing his confidence in the Yankees' potential.
Soto, who recently signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, explained his decision by highlighting the organization's commitment to sustained success and building a dynasty. Judge acknowledged Soto's perspective and expressed happiness for his former teammate's lucrative deal, anticipating exciting matchups between the two New York teams in the years to come.
Last season, Judge and Soto formed a formidable duo, with Judge winning the AL MVP award and Soto finishing third in the voting. While acknowledging the irreplaceable nature of Soto's talent, Judge highlighted the Yankees' acquisitions of former MVPs Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, emphasizing their potential to bolster the lineup and contribute significantly.
Bellinger, acquired from the Cubs, brings a strong defensive presence in center field and offensive potential, while Goldschmidt, despite a challenging previous season, adds experience and power to the Yankees' batting order. The Yankees are looking to these additions to fill the void left by Soto's departure and propel them back to the World Series after their loss to the Dodgers last year.
Meanwhile, the Mets are counting on Soto to anchor their lineup alongside Francisco Lindor, aiming for a World Series run after reaching the NLCS last season.
