The Juan Soto sweepstakes had everyone guessing where the Dominican player would land. Soto ultimately chose the Mets over three other teams that were serious contenders for his services; however, the most shocking part was that he went for the Yankees’ rivals after spending a year with the team. Insiders desperately wanted to know what led the 26-year-old to say no to the contract that the Yanks offered; apart from the money, they found out other things like the pinstripes’ unfit behavior with Soto’s family and staff.

The New York Post had reported that a Yankees guard had apparently removed one of his parents from a designated area of the stadium. That was strike one; strike two was when Soto’s chef and driver were denied entry into the stadium, and they had to wait outside in the rain. But now, the outfielder has put all these claims to rest. While talking to the Dominican Republic radio show Grandes en los Deportes, Soto said, “That’s a lie.” 

Juan Soto also added that no one from the Yankees mistreated his family. He even went on to praise the organization, saying they were “1A” and his experiences with the team were great. Well, that’s great to hear from the player himself that there is no ill feeling and that it did not affect his decision whatsoever. Now, it all must have come down to money, as most insiders predicted, and the Mets with Steve Cohen’s backing simply had it. But then, why hasn’t the Dominican player talked to his former teammates?

The Dominican player has no relations with former teammates

Juan Soto’s introduction as the newest star for the New York Mets was a spectacle to remember. The slugger signed a 15-year, $765 million deal, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million deal last year. It felt like a moment that redefined the Mets’ future, but for many Yankees fans, it was a gut punch: How could Soto, after a standout year in the Bronx alongside Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, choose to walk away?

The answer? Well, it seems like the relationship between Soto and the Yankees had turned strictly professional as the season wrapped up. When asked if he had stayed in touch with his former teammates during his free agency process, Soto was clear: “I haven’t talked to any of those guys.” He further added, “We talked to them through the playoffs, at the end of the playoffs. But after that, through this process, I haven’t talked to any of those guys.”

It’s a statement that left many to wonder about the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Soto’s decision-making. An MLB insider did give an update on this by saying that Scott Boras, Soto’s agent, had denied him to talk to anyone from his former team. Boras wanted to keep it strictly business, and in the end, that led him to Queens. Now, this statement had fans giving mixed reactions, from some welcoming him to the Queens to some saying sarcastically that he is a “great clubhouse guy.”

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