The New York Yankees were crowned 2024 American League champions after beating Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in the seven-game AL Championship Series on Saturday. Game 5, a thrilling contest, was won by Juan Soto with a three-run homer in the 10th inning, leading to 5-2 final scoreline.
With that, the New York Yankees advanced to the World Series for the first time in the last 15 years. They will face off with the Los Angeles Dodgers to claim the prize starting on October 25. Having said that, during the ALCS triumph celebrations, Giancarlo Stanton dropped a bombshell update on teammate Juan Soto’s future with the Yankees.
Juan Soto Tipped To Stay With Yankees By Stanton
New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton made a bold declaration about his teammate Juan Soto’s future, expressing confidence that Soto will remain with the team for the 2025 season. Following the Yanks’ thrilling American League Championship Series (ALCS) victory, Stanton voiced his belief that Juan Soto is not going anywhere. “We need him to stay. He’s going to stay. We need to bring it home, and then we’ll bring him home also,” Stanton said after the Bombers’ AL pennant win. Stanton had a standout ALCS performance, earning the series MVP honors, capped off by a two-run homer in Game 5 to tie the game against the Cleveland Guardians. However, it was Soto who delivered the knockout punch in the extra inning.
He blasted a three-run homer in the 10th inning to secure a 5-2 victory and send the New York Yankees to their first World Series appearance since 2009. The moment was indeed a culmination of the team’s determination throughout the season. Having said that, as the Yanks head to the World Series, fans are hopeful that Soto’s heroics won’t be his last for New York. Juan Soto is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season, and multiple teams, including the New York Mets, are expected to vie for his services. Soto’s market value is projected to be immense, with rumors suggesting the Bombers may need to spend upwards of $500 million to secure the slugger long-term. And general manager Brian Cashman acknowledged the high stakes surrounding Soto’s acquisition. “We gave up a lot. It was a big chess move, and it increased our chances,” Cashman said.
Fans Chant Re-Sign Soto’ After The Slugger’s Clutch Homer
In an electrifying moment at Progressive Field, the New York Yankees clinched their first American League pennant since 2009, powered by a game-changing three-run homer from Juan Soto in Game 5 of the ALCS. As Soto’s blast sailed deep, it not only silenced the Guardians’ crowd but also ignited chants from traveling Yankees fans: “RE-SIGN SOTO.”
The chants were more than just a celebration. They reflected the growing sentiment among Yankees supporters that the team must secure Soto’s future beyond the 2024 season. Moreover, as the team now turns its attention to the World Series, the chants of “RE-SIGN SOTO” will continue to resonate, both as a rallying cry and a reminder of the stakes at hand for the Yankees’ future.
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