Generational star Juan Soto finds himself in a tricky spot this season, having been challenged to adapt to the change of scenery with the New York Yankees. The Bombers acquired him via trade this off-season. And the slugger will remain under pressure to register a breakout season in his walk year.
The challenges that comes with changing teams are unparalleled and Juan Soto is no different. While he is a proven superstar, appeasing Yankee fanbase is a different ball game all together. However, the New York Yankees understands where Soto is coming from and are apparently making every effort to ensure he feels comfortable and at home in Bronx.
Aaron Boone Reveals Conversation With Juan Soto Ahead Of Yankees Debut!
The New York Yankees are just hours away from an opening day matchup against the Houston Astros scheduled for March 28 at Minute Maid Park. Meanwhile, generational star Juan Soto is slated to make his debut in pinstripes. And naturally, the pre-season nerves might have started to hit him, especially now that he is entering the unknown territory. However, to ensure Soto remains in great space ahead of their crucial debut, manager Aaron Boone revealed of making extra efforts to have a one-on-one conversation with the slugger. While addressing the media virtually, Boone said he told Soto that the Yankee clubhouse is his as much as it is for any other Yankee player. “We want you to feel empowered and do whatever you feel like you need to do,” said Boone.
The New York Yankees skipper further added that team leadership has ensured Juan Soto feels at home. The team bonded nicely during spring training. And as far as Soto is concerned, the slugger seems in a happy space, and he cannot wait to see Soto tearing up the Bronx in the future. Indeed, Juan Soto seems ready to take on the new challenge. He wreaked spring with over .300 batting average and four home runs in around 49 at-bats. The three-time All-Star is not at all rusty and is embracing the challenge just well. Moreover, the Yankee teammates and the fans already love him. So, all Soto needs to do from here is play his natural game, and the results will surely follow. Soto will officially be a Yankee tomorrow as the Yanks take on the Astros on opening day.
“Time Of Tremendous Hope” Aaron Boone Ahead Of Opening Day!
Hours before New York Yankees step onto Minute Maid Park for their opening day matchup against Houston Astros, manager Aaron Boone addressed the media virtually. He said last year results were far below expectations. But coming into this spring, the team has an edge given the spring preparations.
Aaron Boone added that opening day is a time of tremendous hope, and that’s what the Yankees have in mind right now. Besides a couple of injury concerns, the team feels ready to bang. “There’s an edge, a focus, and a commitment, and that is where I think it needs to be,” Boone said to the press on Wednesday.
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