Juan Soto sends message to fans before WS and free agency

The MLB Community keep believing that New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto could sign a historic contract to move to the New York Mets as soon as next month.

Before Friday’s opening game of the World Series between the Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com asked Soto if wanted to Choose “happiness or money” in free agency.

“We’ll see at the end of the day,” Soto said. “Definitely Every player wants to be happy where they are. As long as you win, you are In fact he’s going to be happy. So wherever you are, if you have a chance to win a baseball game or championship, I think you’ll be happy and excited to play. I think that’s the most important thing. “That’s the most important mindset right now.”

Miller noted Thursday that Soto “loves being a Yankee” since the San Diego Padres traded him to the Bronx Bombers last December. While the four-time All-Star, who just turned 26 on Friday, is “really a fan” of Yankees fans, business is business.

There is no indication that Soto will give the Yankees a discount to commit his future to the storied franchise before hitting the open market. It is widely believed that Mets owner Steve Cohen can outbid any other potential buyer for Soto’s services, even if Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner changes his mind about the club’s payroll not being paid . “sustainable” in the long term.

“It’s been one of the most fun years I’ve played,” Soto acknowledged of what could be his only season in the pinstripes. “Definitely. This group has been amazing. I think it’s just amazing how we get along together.” as we had fun I think it is definitely “One of the most fun years I’ve ever had.”

Soto and big-name agent Scott Boras have done well since last offseason to give it their all. tenderInterested parties hope to have a realistic chance of winning the slugger’s signature before Christmas. Some believe Soto could ultimately sign a deal worth more than $600 million in guaranteed money.

On Thursday, Soto made no promises to Yankees fans, but added that he is “really grateful for them and really happy who have supported me all year.

It remains to be seen if that comment turns out to be an early goodbye for those fans and for the Yankees.