Throughout his introductory information convention with the New York Mets on Thursday, Juan Soto admitted he had not spoken together with his former New York Yankees teammates because the finish of the World Sequence. There appears to be a purpose for that, however is it legitimate?
In accordance with MLB insider Bob Nightengale, Soto modified his cellular phone quantity heading into the offseason as a result of he “was bombarded by outdoors calls throughout his free company and wished privateness.” Given this, it is sensible that not one of the Yankees would even have the quantity and be capable to contact him.
Nonetheless, Soto shared the quantity with not less than one in all his future Mets teammates. Shortstop Francisco Lindor informed MLB.com that he texted Soto shortly after he inked his 15-year, $765 million deal on Sunday evening.Â
Moreover, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo reportedly contacted Soto in the course of the free company course of to make his pitch for why the slugger ought to be a part of him at Citi Discipline.
So not less than two of the Mets had Soto’s new cellular phone quantity earlier than he agreed to his contract, however he hadn’t theoretically shared that quantity with any of his former Yankees teammates? Piece collectively what you’ll from that thought course of, however it definitely appears like Soto was already fascinated by his debut in Queens moderately than saying any goodbyes (or listening to any pitches) within the Bronx.
It additionally partially explains why Soto did not contact Aaron Choose after he received the American League Most Useful Participant Award — or does it? Maybe Soto did not maintain Choose’s quantity when he moved his contacts to his new telephone, or perhaps Soto was making an attempt to remain quiet with Choose, understanding he would contact him after deciding on his future.
For what it is value, Nightengale did point out that “Soto now could be reaching out to former Yankee teammates.” Hopefully, they are going to acknowledge his new quantity.
