Aaron Judge and Juan Soto turned teammates this season following New York Yankees blockbuster off-season trade. The dynamic duo delivered as exceptions by posting career best seasons. Not only that, as the two slugger are hitting back-to-back, the chemistry has been a treat to watch for the fans.
However, Juan Soto’s successful Yankees stint will cease to exist by the end of the ongoing 2024 MLB season. He is set to be a free agent in 2025 off-season with Yanks being actively seeking an extension. However, MLB analyst Chris Milliken recently made a case on how captain Aaron Judge could drive Soto away from New York.
Chris Milliken Anticipates Yankees Losing Juan Soto To Red Sox!
MLB analyst Chris Milliken recently sparked a conversation about Juan Soto’s future ahead of the impending free agency. He argued that the Boston Red Sox could be in the mix to sign Soto as the latter appears unlikely to extend his stay in New York. Chris suggests that Yanks’ status as “Aaron Judge’s team” could push Soto toward joining the Boston Red Sox. He added that while Soto has handled his role with the Bronx Bombers admirably, the looming presence of Judge as the face of the franchise might affect Soto’s long-term decision, especially as career-defining free agency approaches. While he cannot beat Judge’s stature in Yanks, he can surely become the face of the Red Sox should he decide to join them in 2025.
Notably, Aaron Judge, who signed a nine-year contract extension and was named team captain in 2023, is entrenched as the New York Yankees’ leader. His importance to the franchise goes beyond statistics, making him the undisputed face of the team. This could pose a challenge for someone like Juan Soto, who, according to Milliken, may want to lead a team on his own without being in Judge’s shadow. On the other hand, the Red Sox could present an appealing alternative for Soto. Unlike the Yankees, where Judge’s legacy is already secure, Boston would offer Soto the chance to be the star of the franchise. While Rafael Devers is an elite player in his own right, Milliken points out that Soto operates at a higher level, both in terms of talent and marketability. Becoming the face of the Red Sox for the next decade could allow Soto to create his own lasting legacy.
Aaron Judge-Juan Soto Scripts Rare Milestone History
Juan Soto slammed his 40th season home run against the Seattle Mariners last week, and in the process, he ended up creating a franchise history. With Aaron Judge already at 54 home runs this year, Judge and Soto are the first Yankee pair to hit 40 home runs in a single season since 1961.
The feat was last achieved by Roger Maris and Micky Mantle in 1961, and the record has since been untouched. However, with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto scaling new heights every day, no record is safe in New York Yankees history. With two weeks left in the regular season, the duo is likely to set the MLB stage on fire.
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