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 motive for that, however is it legitimate?
According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, Soto modified his cellphone 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 have the ability to contact him.
Nonetheless, Soto shared the quantity with no 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 in the course of the free company course of to make his pitch for why the slugger ought to be part of him at Citi Area.
So no less than two of the Mets had Soto’s new cellphone 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, nevertheless it definitely seems like Soto was already interested by his debut in Queens fairly 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 Useful Participant Award — or does it? Maybe Soto did not maintain Decide’s quantity when he moved his contacts to his new telephone, or perhaps 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 could be reaching out to former Yankee teammates.” Hopefully, they’ll acknowledge his new quantity.
