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 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 to contact him.
Nevertheless, Soto shared the quantity with a minimum of certainly one of 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 a part of him at Citi Area.
So a minimum of 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, however it actually appears like Soto was already interested by his debut in Queens quite than saying any goodbyes (or listening to any pitches) within the Bronx.
It additionally partially explains why Soto did not contact Aaron Choose after he gained the American League Most Helpful Participant Award — or does it? Maybe Soto did not maintain Choose’s quantity when he moved his contacts to his new telephone, or possibly Soto was attempting to remain quiet with Choose, understanding he would contact him after deciding on his future.
For what it is value, Nightengale did point out that “Soto now could be reaching out to former Yankee teammates.” Hopefully, they may acknowledge his new quantity.