Throughout his introductory information convention with the New York Mets on Thursday, Juan Soto admitted he had not spoken along with his former New York Yankees teammates for the reason that finish of the World Collection. There appears to be a motive for that, however is it legitimate?
According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, Soto modified his mobile phone quantity heading into the offseason as a result of he “was bombarded by exterior 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 of contact him.
Nonetheless, Soto shared the quantity with not less than one among his future Mets teammates. Shortstop Francisco Lindor told MLB.com that he texted Soto shortly after he inked his 15-year, $765 million deal on Sunday night time.
Moreover, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo reportedly contacted Soto throughout the free company course of to make his pitch for why the slugger ought to be part of him at Citi Discipline.
So not less than two of the Mets had Soto’s new mobile 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, but it surely actually seems like Soto was already fascinated with his debut in Queens relatively than saying any goodbyes (or listening to any pitches) within the Bronx.
It additionally partially explains why Soto did not contact Aaron Decide after he gained the American League Most Priceless Participant Award — or does it? Maybe Soto did not maintain Decide’s quantity when he moved his contacts to his new cellphone, or possibly Soto was making an attempt to remain quiet with Decide, figuring out he would contact him after deciding on his future.
For what it is price, Nightengale did point out that “Soto now’s reaching out to former Yankee teammates.” Hopefully, they are going to acknowledge his new quantity.
