The steaks are high, and so are the bets on Aaron Judge vs. Juan Soto. While you are still catching your breath from one after the other blockbuster trades, the offseason has got you more. Judge has been on the fan’s favorite list for so long, but the wind seems to be moving to the side with Soto.
During a recent segment on SportsNet New York, an MLB broadcaster had his unique perspective for picking the New York Mets’ latest bet against the New York Yankees’ star. While the panel was discussing- Which player would you want on your team for 2025: Juan Soto or Aaron Judge? Sal Licata put on an interesting comparison between the two.
“Aaron Judge is the best player that I’ve ever seen. I said that early last season and I stand by that, but I’d rather have Stto for two reasons. Number one, his age. At some point, players in their 30s start to decline. You know about Judge and his big body; he’s going to be 33 this year.”
“Moving him out of center field is going to help, but he’s had a history with injuries. Number two, and this is the most important thing: Juan Stto has the biggest guts of any player that I’ve ever seen. He’s unafraid or unintimidated by anything; he has proven in both New York and the postseason,” Licata said.
This was not the only time the Soto-Judge discussion caught the wind. Soto’s move to the Mets has left many Yankees fans reeling, and that was the case for the majority of them. After the duo’s explosive season together, seeing him don the Mets’ colors raised more than a few eyebrows.
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New York Yankees Are Still Building A Packed Roster After Missing Out On Juan Soto
The New York Yankees are on a mission to build a vintage team after losing out on Soto. They’ve made some impressive moves already, bringing in standout players like pitcher Max Fried, closer Devin Williams, slugger Cody Bellinger, and MVP Paul Goldschmidt. Now, they’re setting their sights on Jurickson Profar, offering him a tempting $25 million to join their ranks.
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With his strong performance in the last season and significant contributions in the Caribbean Series, Profar could be just what they need to boost their chances this season. If Profar decides to don the pinstripes, he’ll be joining a stellar outfield alongside Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.
Unlike the Mets’ strategy, which seems less focused on budget, the Yankees are taking a more calculated approach to their spending. As Soto signed a jaw-dropping $765 million contract with the Mets, some Yankees supporters couldn’t help but feel a sense of loss. However, this shift might just turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the Yankees.
