Here are your views on the $765 million man, Juan Soto:
Jack R.: Great player, exciting to watch, but Yankee management is moving on to developing a team rather than one particular star who would eat up a huge part of a business payroll. As of today, the Mets won’t get past the L.A. Dodgers, so let’s evaluate how well this turns out in October.
George C.: This will be the biggest flop contract on the long list of suckers Scott Boras has taken to the cleaners. $50 million per year for 29 home runs and a batting average of .285 in his mid twenties. When he is halfway through this deal he will be in his mid thirties, the point at which all hitters start to significantly decline.
Jerry N.: The dude is special. Must-see at-bats, clutch hits, little leaguers emulate him, solid citizen, first ballot HOF. Cohen didn’t get super rich throwing away money. I’m a Yankee fan and it’s clear they are building something special in Queens. Their brand is on a quick rising trajectory. Their only problem is they are going to have go through the Dodgers every year to get to the World Series.
Nathan E.: Is he worth it? It’s not my money and he’s a generational hitter, so…yes.
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