'They Absolutely Fleeced Them!' - Juan Soto Trade Breakdown

Join the discussion as we analyze the New York Yankees' latest move, acquiring Juan Soto, in this exciting segment. We break down the trade details, explore the impact on the team's dynamics, and share reactions from fans and analysts. From the significance of this blockbuster deal to potential future moves, we cover it all.
In this segment, we dive into:
Setting the stage for the move: The necessity of acquiring Juan Soto.
Breaking down the trade package and evaluating its significance.
Examining the Yankees' shift in approach and willingness to trade prospects.
A self-callout moment and an introduction to Juan Soto's impressive stats.
Comparisons with baseball legends and the excitement surrounding Juan Soto. Reflecting on the unique appeal of baseball and the anticipation for the upcoming season.
Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on the game-changing move that has baseball fans buzzing!
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[@fgee1308]

Sal is very rude for no reason, he lost me when he hung up on Carl Banks a true gentleman.

[@brianburkhardt876]

Hrs a total buffoon

[@akabancopop]

Sal and BT are the two sandiest men in sports radio. It's like listening to a school board meeting.

[@lombardo141]

Thats what got them here. Listened to these two for years and this is who they are.

[@AYOBOZO666]

You mean druggy sal . If you know you know

[@TankZappa]

Their schtick is dated AF.

[@wyattspop]

He said the "Yankees Bullpen who knows"? They were #1 in the AL Sport

[@chrisweidner4768]

Mike Shildt grateful to the Yankees for dramatically lengthening and strengthening his pitching staff. Quite the nice early Christmas present.

[@NOBODYBEATSTHERIZZ]

Truly amazing all us Yankee fans were told was that we had no pitching and couldn’t develop pitching but apparently we were able to dramatically lengthen and strengthen another teams staff got it got it lol

[@BrutusJrThe3rd]

@@NOBODYBEATSTHERIZZyessir lol & all we did was move King to the starting rotation 😁

[@davidkast3587]

Someone should call up WFAN and ask Sal, “Hey Sal, quick question. Does anyone beat Town Fair Tire?”

[@jonton6541]

🤣 good one

[@G3O.On3]

🤣🤣

[@TL2354]

Why don't you?

[@TL2354]

@@jonton6541 It was the opposite of a "good one"

[@MsDJDaze]

I love that each is wearing their team’s hoodie today😊

[@nypinstripes2388]

Stop it with the Griffey comparison. Griffey was also a GREAT centerfielder. He was truly a generational player.

[@briangonzalez9684]

The yanks system lost some pitching depth but they still have some arms like Hampton, Beeter, and warren

[@ryand34561]

I think Soto will do well on the Yankees. Some players can't handle that spotlight, but Soto loves it. However, I don't think the Yankees fleeced the Padres at all. They gave up a LOT for essentially a rental. If Soto loves the Yankees and re-signs into a long contract, then awesome! But, I see him going UFA and looking for that monster contract... will the yanks open the coffers again for Soto after just signing Judge to that huge deal?

[@awh233]

They definitely didn't "fleece" the Pads. The Padres were able to fill in a lot of holes on their roster. They're saving $30M+ and Soto wasn't going to re-sign before free agency

[@Platerpus7]

Idk about fleace but they didn’t give up anything really for Soto. Michael king is at best a 3 but will be better out of the pen. Thorpe throws 92 and that doesn’t work anymore in mlb. He is the prefect minor league pitcher. Nobody else in the trade is even worth mentioning. Sure padres got innings. If you told me a month ago we would end up with Soto and still have Volpe, Domingues, Spencer Jones, Wells And Chase Hampton, I wouldn’t believe you.

[@FittedInThe798]

It's a Rental as of now. Evil empire 😂

[@moocow0079]

King, heading into his 29th year, only has 2 years of control left so it’s not like they’ll be guaranteed to have him around long term. Britto and Vasquez are not great prospects. Thorpe is really the only potential long term get.

[@pleasebeinteresting]

No it’s ugly

[@Kano3280]

Brian Cashman is giving those people who doubted him a big middle finger. I hope he continues to turn his shit around. #GoYanks

[@nypinstripes2388]

Yeah? Who is going to get on base for him to drive in? Still lots of swings and misses, bad baserunning and low baseball IQs in this lineup. Verdugo was a good move, but they’ve got more work to do.

[@jaidenBenzz]

Judge and Soto healthy and focused is dangerous Yankees are doing something crazy this 2024!

[@antoniorod6689]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shawnjohnson8675]

@@antoniorod6689Salty Mets fan?

[@antoniorod6689]

@@shawnjohnson8675 why should I be salty? This isnt real life fam. This is a sport we love to watch... I am a Met fan and I like the Yankees, however I am still waiting on the "facts" the other clown has to say cuz I dont see any

[@shawnjohnson8675]

@@antoniorod6689 Judge and Soto are the best outfield in baseball. We need more pitching, but this was a huge trade.

[@antoniorod6689]

@@shawnjohnson8675 I totally agree, great trade even in the short term. Yankees do need SP.

[@Platerpus7]

I think Gleyber is going to the Marlins for Trevor Rogers.

[@brianburkhardt876]

Don't agree with this 1 yr trade. Gave up alot of talented arms for 1 year

[@josephpapa0]

Gotta give to get

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@josephpapa0 This is such a stupid take. There is such thing as giving too much, that you don't see that is sad.

[@josephpapa0]

@@TheMattTrakker you’ll live

[@HarrisonHollers]

They gave up no arms for arguably the best player in baseball. Besides the Yankees have an abundance of arms.

[@user-xw6wq5wh6r]

Why can’t Judge or Soto play left field or next year first base?

[@rubencasanova6144]

Soto will end up there

[@user-xw6wq5wh6r]

@@rubencasanova6144 true. Judge should only play center in an emergency and never back to back.

[@bobtis]

He was directed to do it. He would not have done it on his own

[@nyterpfan]

If Soto stays healthy--he and Judge (who if he ALSO stays healthy) will be as fearsome a 1-2 punch as there is in MLB. BUT, the Yankees rotation still has MAJOR holes, and the everyday roster lacks athleticism and speed--(especially compared to the Orioles and Rays.) They'll be able to outslug weaker pitching--but if this is the only major move that the Yankees make they're a mid 80's win team at best--that's it. They HAVE to get a big-time starter if they want to be a serious contender in the AL for 2024!

[@GCohen9782]

I love Mary’s point, and I think she’s right about Judge. Jeter and George had a bond, and I think Judge and Hal are forming something similar.

[@isaiahburgos2691]

Where he got that Yankee hoodie from 🥹

[@LudiCrust.]

Juan Soto is a helluva player but spending THAT much on a 1 season rental for a non contending team is a really stupid move & shows how desperate the front office is. Based on everything Soto has been saying, & the reason why the Padres traded him, he’s not going to resign for the Yankees unless they offer him the most money. Soto is signing the most valuable contract next year period regardless of what team it is. This guy saying the Yankees “destroyed & fleeced” the Padres shows how ignorant he is on baseball.

[@HarrisonHollers]

Let Soto go to Free Agency! The talks are ongoing and the Yankees have always spent big money when the players deserve it. The Evil Empire is back to destroy every team.

[@MisterGlitchz]

Padres did get fleeced though. They got king In hopes he’ll turn into Kluber MIND YOU he’s a long relief guy he made 8 starts and was outstanding but u don’t know what you’re going to get off of king in a full 32 start season, as for Thorpe and the younger guys they’re just prospects nobody knows what they’re going to turn into we are just going based off assumptions. On top of that Thorpe isn’t even their top pitching prospect lol Jasson Dominguez is still here, Spencer jones is still here, chase Hampton is still here.

[@raymondbradford1775]

You don't know what you are talking about

[@MisterGlitchz]

@@raymondbradford1775 it’s the truth though Padres got fleeced hard if even one of those guys become what we all think they’ll become then it’s a win for them but they’re going based off the predictions which is usually the case when it comes to trades.

[@HarrisonHollers]

@@MisterGlitchz how is king going to build up to handle a full workload as a starter? Plus he’s already been injured and older. Soto is in his prime and is made for Yankee stadium

[@paulgodbey304]

Actually, I think it was the other way around. The Padres fleeced the Yankees for 4 arms that they desperately needed in exchange for a player they were not going to resign anyway.

[@MichaelJohnson-yr3ub]

😂😂😂

[@Nygar1]

How? a below average catcher King an injury prone pitcher 2 pitchers that sucked when they bought up and a 99 out of 100 in a farm system that is 2 years away from making a line up

[@paulgodbey304]

Versus one year of Soto and defense only outfielder? Soto will go to free agency. @@Nygar1

[@TRUMPKILLA]

@@Nygar1 Have fun with another future Stanton in your lineup and on your payroll. The Yankess will NEVER learn!

[@LudiCrust.]

Yep and Soto has made it clear he’s signing for whichever team offers him the most money. Soto is more likely to sign for the Mets next year than the Yankees.

[@mcncheese69]

I'm Mets fan I don't care they got Soto there the Yankees there going to get good player's Steve Cohen going to get good players he's not the coupons Mets fan stop worrying what the Yankees do

[@CamKrazy2000]

Don't worry, Soto will start wearing Mets uniforms in 2025. And we Nats fans will have to put up with Soto as well as Harper in the same division for 10+ years.

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

@@CamKrazy2000 What strain are you smoking? Must be industrial strength! Not only will Soto not go to Queens next year but Yamamoto is about to pick the Bronx as well. Cohen has a lot of money but the Yankees organization is much wealthier than the Mets. If the money is close he's going to the Yankees.

[@professorFG]

😂😂@@anticensorshipsociety1063 Let me finish this for you though, and STEVE COHEN is much, much wealthier than the entire Yankees organization including your Steinbrenner's as well. 🤣🤣

[@youdontknow7190]

Exactly 👍

[@youdontknow7190]

@@anticensorshipsociety1063who cars

[@simondaughtry4619]

Soto just came from a team that was loaded and was below average.... now Soto has Judge and limping Stanton.... along with a low team IQ and batting average of .227. I can hear the callls of outrage coming into talk radio next season when the yanks still cant score without the HR and the team is getting thrown out of innings at 3rd base.... this team is a mess.

[@jlappin6277]

I don’t think the Yankees make this trade if they’re intentions are not going to be to sign Soto again. I think they’ll do everything in their power to sign him. People keep on saying well it’s not a good trade. If they don’t re-sign him I think the Yankees made this trade knowing that they’re going to sign this man again. Is there a possibility I guess anything’s possible but personally I think they did a great job on this trade.

[@dennishaas4745]

If Nestor and Rodon don't get healthy, who does the Yankees have left to pitch ? Other than Judge and Soto, who else can hit, Rizzo ?

[@Grande79]

Rizzo can hit when healthy, he should be better than last year, same for DJ, Torres is what he is, average. Dominguez is the x-factor. Who knows what Volpe does. I expect zero from Stanton

[@dennishaas4745]

@@Grande79 Will Rizzo bounce back from the concussion ? DJ production was down last year and now he is a year older. Sorry but I see Soto and Judge with a lot of question marks.

[@SpinningmantisNet]

Stanton to the Mets makes total sense...

[@Brhoward31]

I said this lsat year. Let us take him, Just need to give Dominguez

[@MsDJDaze]

@@Brhoward31I was about to hit the like on your comment until I read the last sentence 😆 Ah what the heck, I’ll still like it for the first part of your sentence 😂

[@Brhoward31]

@@MsDJDaze 🙃🙃🤣🤣

[@HarrisonHollers]

Mets and Yanks will never make a trade for a big player as no owner wants the other to have success like that. Move Judge to the Phillies

[@shareefisblessed4338]

😂😂😂😂

[@waynepreston542]

I have watched Soto closely...declining year after year. He does walk alot, but he is not this amazing hitter. 30 guys in the MLB have the same power statistics as Soto.

[@Historywithmiakeski]

😂 Oo shut up

[@des_1569]

That’s wild

[@LSharp609]

I thought Sal would be more angry about this. I'm sick to my stomack that the Met's let this happened.

[@GFS695]

How did they let it happen, the Yankees traded for him and good that hes not in the NL anymore, he was never a Met killer anyway.

[@NC2871926]

Hes a rental. He'll be on the west coast with the Dodgers this time next year

[@LSharp609]

@@NC2871926 no he's not he wanted to play for New York. This is sickening to me as a Mets fan that we let this happen. We should've been involved with this. Same o Mets

[@LSharp609]

@@GFS695 the Mets should've gotten Soto. It's Mets fans like you why we would never take back over NY and the Mets gonna keep acting like a small league ball club.

[@chrisnalina1755]

I just hope it is another 37 years before the Mets win another World Series.

[@FelicianoMediaCo]

Man I miss Tiki.

[@jonton6541]

He's still around

[@FelicianoMediaCo]

@@jonton6541 I meant on this show

[@dr.hitskins7821]

Looking from above, the deal is only as good as each team’s anticipated outcome/expectations…If Soto has a HOF type season/healthy and Yanks win it all…Padres pitchers obtained crush it and are solid both win…Go from there…

[@HarrisonHollers]

The pitchers are all mid at best except King. The Padres had to dump the player and the Yanks were willing to eat the salary.

[@spiderelbow8226]

As much as I want Yamamoto to be a Yankee, that is an unknown commodity. Yes, he dominates in Japan. Yes, he did well in international play, but the one guy I would like to see the Yankees go after and no one and I mean no one is talking about this guy is Julio Urias. He is an absolute stellar, consistent, lefty pitcher who has carried that Dodgers rotation for many years. He’s young. He doesn’t have a huge injury record and he probably could be gotten for a decent price. He deserves a really big contract but he probably won’t get as much as some other guys. Definitely won’t get as much as Yamamoto, I think it’s a given to most people that he’s going to stay in LA but I genuinely think if the Yankees could get him and Yamamoto or another big free agent, they could be propelled to definitely be the favorite from the American League I really don’t understand why no one brings this up

[@calmandprosperous]

I'd welcome him as well. He has playoff experience and would fit nicely in the middle of that rotation

[@RayCharound]

lol when comparing the yankees to the padres. "they dont have gerrit cole" dude they have blake snell. and if machado, soto, and tatis couldnt make an impact in the nl west, how will judge, soto, and stanton make an impact in the al east, the toughest division in baseball?

[@BrIanCashman919]

They don’t have Blake snell lmao

[@BrIanCashman919]

Cole and Rodon are better than there whole team

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@BrIanCashman919 This is a stupid take, even by Yankees fan standards.

[@BrIanCashman919]

@@TheMattTrakker prove me wrong then lol

[@HarrisonHollers]

Snell is overrated! And the organization is a disaster. Have they ever won one World Series? Come back when you win one to challenge the 27 time champs!

[@Ayouguys]

This trade only works if you get Yamamoto as well. Without him you gave up decent young guys for one division series win and out and back to 2023 all over again.

[@bajaaamayoogeee6531]

If I rooted for the teams Sal did I guess I'd be miserable too LOL.

[@youdontknow7190]

That’s just a cheap shot. Who cares about the Yankees? You do and that’s fine but don’t hate on the Mets for no reason. This is not the rival of Michigan and Ohio st, giants vs Jets.

[@greenspidey]

Mets are really gonna overpay for Yamamoto now, no way Yankees will match the Mets offer

[@HarrisonHollers]

It’s not about the money It's not about the money, it's about sending a message. Everything burns!” Players want to win! Yamamoto will be a Yankee! Cohen is paying for pitching on other teams. He does not want to run a business that loses money

[@JPNYC4]

DJ had a solid 2nd half last year. Put him back on 2nd, he’ll get a good glove. Put Peraza at 3rd, trade Gleyber for pitching.

[@samsohn]

I really hate these 2 together. When they're apart they're perfectly likeable guys. But together, I just can't engage for more than 5 minutes.

[@Sportsscuttlebutt1]

It’s all Sal, man. I think BT is great. He says a lot that’s substance, I learn a new word everyday, passionate, seems like a cool guy. Sal says nothing and is just rude and annoying sometimes. I wouldn’t lump BT w Sal

[@RALPHLAURINO]

30 seconds for me.

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

Lmao no when BT is with someone else he's ok. Sal is obnoxious and loud on every single show. They need to sned him to the late night so him and the kid keith can yell at each other at midnight when eveyone's asleep

[@tlstechtalk]

@@Sportsscuttlebutt1 Sal lost credibility with me with his "Pete Alonso has to go " nonsense.

[@mcncheese69]

Bt is awesome n Mets fan sal sounds a whiney little boy

[@nikramirez5461]

Yeah ill wait to see results if there is any

[@spordlaw]

All I keep hearing from these pundits is how dynamic and interesting this move makes the Yankees. So what?!?! I want them to win titles. Who cares how great they look on tv. Congratulations on being compelling when you can’t keep teams from scoring runs and end up .500 again. NY keeps recycling the same approach of unloading decent arms for big named sluggers. How’s that working out?

[@jo3y_2.0]

The only decent arm in the deal was King. They didn’t give up their #1 In Hampton, who oh by the way is a pitcher and they didn’t give up Dominguez! This is actually a GOOD trade for them.

[@joshuawheelock8874]

Bad take. Yankees were 10th in opponent's runs per last year(3 spots better than the rangers) in one of the better hitting divisions in mlb last year, but only 25th in runs per game. The offense was the massive deficiency that had to be addressed

[@spordlaw]

@@jo3y_2.0 can’t just keep unloading pitching prospects. Four years ago you would’ve said the same thing about King, until he emerged as a real asset.

[@spordlaw]

@@joshuawheelock8874 maybe it is, maybe it isn’t (bad take), but recent history doesn’t suggest that signing these sexy sluggers is a successful approach. Specifically at the expense of good/young pitching.

[@joshuawheelock8874]

@@spordlaw that is a very vague assertion. How did signing seager work for the rangers? Signing often injured older sluggers doesnt work just as signing older aces(scherzer/verlander) rarely works, but there is no evidence signing elite sluggers in their prime years, playing for a massive free agent contract, doesn't work

[@TomboKaiOfficial]

I’m going to watch a lot of games….😮

[@SalParadise1982]

Can Soto pitch ?

[@HarrisonHollers]

Yanks had a Top 10 rotation. That is with 4/5 of their rotation being injured. The other guy won the Cy Young award

[@dennishaas4745]

Exactly !

[@mikekellum6238]

Another year of the Yankees and Mets winning the WS in December….lol patiently waiting for the crash and burn.

[@HarrisonHollers]

The Yanks have 27 titles. The GM has won 5. The Mets are a disaster - we can agree on that

[@pabblo101]

At least we're not the LolMets.

[@danlivni2097]

It's going to be a 1 year rental. I don’t see the Yankees giving Soto over 400 million.

[@CatchTheseDubs]

Dude in the Yankees hoodie seriously needs to invest in a new boom arm for his mic.

[@brandondillman5841]

Landing Soto is great, but they have a lot more to do to catch up to the Rays and O's.

[@ChinStudios]

The rays are not good

[@shareefisblessed4338]

But we really don’t hahaha . 2022 we won 99 games with the same team and went to ALCS . We were injured last year that’s all . Watch

[@samuelsandate9804]

​@@ChinStudiosRays are gonna trade Glasnow and McClanahan is out for the year. The Rays are absolutely not gonna be a problem.

[@kevinmoore9547]

@@shareefisblessed4338traded for Soto just to fight Toronto for third place in the AL East and to get boat raced by Baltimore. 😂😂

[@inutero10]

@@kevinmoore9547scared

[@SkysTheLimit-]

Yamamoto pitched a no hitter in front of Brian Cashman. You tell me who he wants to play for. Lol

[@jimerrigo7142]

first of all there were other GM 's there, second this guy is overrated, he is 5'10 and he has not pitched against ML players yet, he throw over 210 pitches last month in a playoff game...We have kids that are ML ready now , why spend the money.....we have Beeter, Warren, Hampton, Watson forget this guy, save money and get Chapman for third.

[@SkysTheLimit-]

@jimerrigo7142 I prefer they go after Hader but a pitcher is a pitcher.

[@jimerrigo7142]

@@SkysTheLimit- Hader will not pitch in the 8th inning.....ask his coach

[@sheldoncedwardthibault3599]

The batteries are in the stocking! A #BoSox fan going on 43 years come next season.

[@GodOfRage809]

Guy with the mets sweater ya paid two 40 year old s to lose 😂

[@HarrisonHollers]

And they are still playing him to play on other teams!

[@wyattspop]

You're dramatically overstating the aspects of this trade.. King is a solid career mid-reliever with 19 spot starts in 5 years, 2 minor league pitchers, Brito (meh!) and a backup catcher..for the best player in baseball not named Judge...suddenly it doesn't seem they got "fleeced" LOL

[@jcobo891]

Hey burn that met hoodie lol

[@roastedegg2714]

what differentiates sal licata from an average NY fan?

[@HarrisonHollers]

He’s been on the radio. You are not! Maybe if you had the courage or the work ethic, you could challenge for this job

[@roastedegg2714]

@@HarrisonHollers I have a better job than WFAN daytime cohost

[@HarrisonHollers]

@@roastedegg2714 is Sal questioning how you got your position? One of you two is envious of the other despite paying attention to how they are doing in said job

[@roastedegg2714]

⁠​⁠@@HarrisonHollers 😂😂😂 defending Sal licata with Sal licata logic. I’m envious of him because I think he’s bad at his job?

[@HarrisonHollers]

@@roastedegg2714 he’s the Adam Sandler of sports radio. He’s entertaining

[@WesleyParksTTV]

So where’s Stanton going ? 🤔

[@danielsanoja6182]

lmaoooo, The PADRES DEFINITELY had a more loaded lineup bottom to top, didnt have Cole? they had Snell, he won the Cy Young, Padres had better offensive and defensive line up, better SP depth and bullpen, stfu and accept the reality, investing tons of millions doesnt give you a chapmionship just like that, it takes a lot more than that.

[@hambonefake-namington9983]

Anyone saying the Yankees gave up a bunch of “good pieces” didn’t watch those guys play. It might only be 1 year but they got a future HoF guy for a bunch of Jimmys and Joes

[@youdontknow7190]

I don’t care about the Yankees in general. Even as a Mets fan. It’s like I am a giants fan and don’t care about the jets. Good for the Yankees but I’m focused on my team.

[@HarrisonHollers]

100. I’m a Yanks fan and root for the Mets to play good baseball. It’s better for the city. The only team I don’t like is the Giants though. I root for the bball teams and the hockey teams tho

[@Gweb52]

The only thing is that the yanks still need speed , athleticism, and contact hitting . I don’t like DJ leading off and volpe isn’t ready

[@HarrisonHollers]

Domínguez. Volpe will continue to improve and has tremendous speed. Especially in this lineup. Aside from that, it’s not about speed. It is about running the bases effective. Plus if you hit all this homers, a light jog should be all the speed needed!!!

[@jackdediosgonzalez2953]

How can you say they got fleeced when these are the players they wanted.no one got fleeced the Padres have now 3 starters a top sp prospect and a decent catcher for a guy that might not resign with the Yankees.

[@danielgray1073]

am i the only yankee fan who doesn't like this "Evil empire" thing. I rather we made a couple of middling moves, stay low profile, keep our karma up and win a world series. for isntance i really wanted bentendi last year. Now so what we win a world series with Judge, Soto and Stanton and Rizzo , who gives a crap right come on. It's akin to the warriors winning with Curry, Durant and Clay. Who really gave a crap when they won. we knew they would win. I feel like we needed to win with our core of Judge Torres, ill add Rizzo to the core even tho hes an early add on, Andujar lol . iono man does this even look like our team anymore. feel like we sold out just a little bit. no? there is karma in baseball

[@arkhamknight6371]

Fleeced!!!

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

Yeah, the Padres got fleeced. King is the only guy I was even remotely concerned about because he has potential. The rest were just JAGs who contributed to this last Yankees season, an 82-80 one. Thorpe may or may not work out. I personally cannot wait for the incoming Sal Licata rant when the Yankees make YamaSoto become a reality!😅😅😅😅😅😅🤡🤡

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@anticensorshipsociety1063 This mentality is why the Yankees continue to lose to teams with much, much lower payrolls.

[@harleysmith3479]

THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT CAN AFFORD THE TICKETS TO THE YANKEE GAMES IS FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND BASKETBALL PLAYERS WITH TICKET PRICES BEING SKY HIGH

[@LSharp609]

The Padres got robbed. Them Yankees prospects is overrated the Met's should've did something

[@KCJB22291]

Man, I feel real bad for Yankees fans man. They dont see whats coming. Say what you want about Mets fans, but at least they are properly prepared for the awful outcomes. Yankees fan swear this is it. Literally the Padres thought that too. With the NL Cy Young. Shit happens. **shrugs**

[@HarrisonHollers]

Yanks have the AL Cy Young. A stacked rotation and deep bullpen. They had a top 10 pitching staff despite 4/5 of that rotation getting injured. Soto adds run production to the lineup that makes them Top 10. The Padres had a dysfunctional organization that derailed their season. The Yankees have consistently been a winning organization; they just haven’t won the title. They will make additional moves to secure the title this season

[@user-uc3rg7lm2l]

I can’t wait for the Mets to land Yamamoto and LEE and that other pitcher from Japan

[@codyives5409]

I’m hoping, too! Maybe Severino can pitch well, but I’m nervous about him. 😅

[@Mango256]

Yanks sill need pitching more now than before the trade, if Mets wanna overpay 100 million for players like some fans want them to it will always be used against them when negotiating again and with other players and will make things worse for them overall but sure go for it .

[@user-io3hb2wt4x]

they gave alot for one year, what if he leaves after a year its a waste

[@jo3y_2.0]

Lol they didn’t give up a lot

[@tumalditamadresita]

They gave nothing

[@thexnewyorker7284]

And if they win a championship is that a waste ?

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@thexnewyorker7284 Clearly, that'd depend on how much of an impact Soto has on that win.

[@HarrisonHollers]

They added a guy who produces runs and in Yankee Stadium - Soto is going to be unbelievable!

[@devinvega3985]

If the Yankees don’t resign Soto and they can’t add 2 starting pitchers, they lose the trade.

[@wyattspop]

Sal doesn't think Soto moves the needle for the Yankees? Here is the short list, and spare me the "all teams deal with injuries"..this was almost comical... Judge missed 56 games, Rizzo concussion syndrome all year, Trevino missed over 100 games, DJL played hurt, Rodon pitched just 62 inn, Montas ptched 1 inn, Bader IL, literally half the relievers went down (2 Tommy Johns in a week) and we went 82-80 with Donaldson and Hicks.. lmao

[@LSharp609]

I'm so sick of the small market Met's

[@GorillaLoWolfbos]

Juan Soto is a liability on defense, and is not clutch. #fleeced

[@HarrisonHollers]

RF in Yankee Stadium is favorable to an average fielder. Soto already has a WS. But try to hate! Yanks back on top after 28! 28 World Series! Best franchise in sports!

[@GFS695]

He hits it out any ballpark, so he will hit 5 more HRs in the 9th inning, hes a tade overrated imo.@@HarrisonHollers

[@HarrisonHollers]

@@GFS695 haha. Hes a 1st ballot Hall of Famer

[@siviathompson3687]

YAMAMOTO IS A BIG QUESTION? CORBIN BURNS! JODSH HADER!

[@TomboKaiOfficial]

Soto isn’t going to out work anyone on that team besides Glaber 😂.

[@JTaylor-pr6rf]

Wasn’t Sal just crying a week ago saying if the Yankees get Soto without giving up Volpe or Dominguez he was going to be sick?? 😂

[@aa697]

The only person dumber than Preller is Cashman. I think the Yankees just decimated their pitching staff and to replenish it with quality starters will cost a small fortune.

[@Adertitsoff999]

Who cares, it's not your money.

[@HarrisonHollers]

Cashman has 5 World Series under his belt. How many does Preller have?

[@aa697]

​@@Adertitsoff999 wait til you see how much you pay for tickets. You'll be paying bigtime.

[@aa697]

​@@HarrisonHollers right, thanks to the late great Gene Michael. Or after 2008 when they paid half a billion dollars in new contracts. Great job.

[@HarrisonHollers]

@@aa697 who was the GM each year? Who did Gene Michael select to be his heir?

[@reno-san87]

Scott Boras gone fleece both y'all mfs after the 2024 season 😂

[@NC2871926]

I'm a Jets fan. I hope the Jets cause BT pain and anguish FOREVER due to his total arrogance as a Yankees fan.

[@Scottie-gd7bo]

These guys will be the first to criticize the Yankees for not having young pitching when Soto underperforms and the Yankees win 86 games. Check the teams who win every year. They're all built through the farm first and foremost. But heaven forbid a New York team actually rebuilds.

[@Gweb52]

Also you HAVE to resign Soto . He want $500 million over 10 years , you hand that over to

[@waynepreston542]

So what Juan Soto! Did you see the line up the Padres had this year and what happened? Juan Soto hits 275 and hits 30 home runs a year... big deal. They did the same garbage with Lindor.

[@littleguyjoe22]

The Yankees 10000% fleeced them, the orginization does not have good recent history of developing starting pitching for the most part and the padres starting pitching development has also been spotty. Baically gave up a fringe 5th starte/really good bullpen arm, a fringe mlb pitcher in brito, 2 complete unknowns at the next level and a 33 year old backup catcher for a top 10-15 player that will most likley resign on some insane 10-13 year mega deal.

[@HarrisonHollers]

When the Yankees can’t even use these pitchers, what do they mean to the organization? Not much. Unless guys couldn’t handle playing on the big stage, no pitcher has been moved from the Yanks who succeed elsewhere.

[@berto8232]

I think Yankee fans are expecting too much with Soto. He sucked when he was first traded to the Padres. Then, he got hot towards the end once the Padres chances of making the playoffs were almost zero. I don’t think Soto is the player everyone thinks he’ll be. Just a word of caution. Look at the Padres lineup last year and they still sucked ass.

[@berto8232]

@@sk1nz28 Having watched the Padres and Soto last season, sometimes you have to be aggressive at the plate as opposed to to walking. That was part of the Padres problem. Walks are good but if the batter behind you are struggling, you need to be the play maker.

[@pleasebeinteresting]

I can’t wait for NY to experience Trent Grissom 😂 , whatever highs Soto brings, Trent will take you down the darkest road you’ve even been.

[@dennishaas4745]

I totally agree, it sure didn't take the Brewers long to dump his ass !

[@warrenrenner2893]

I now feel Sal is turning into Mike Francesco -unwatchable over opinunated ,angry & rude.Guess we need to call in some carpenters to make his doorway bigger so he can fit his overinflated head thru it.Carl we love you & value your opinion 1000% more then Sal's.

[@robertlavorna2968]

tough to listen to midday and afternoon drive. sal and bt 2 overhyped, loudmouths that flip-flop opinions like changing socks. both rude...when i cant sleep i use to enjoy listening overnight til i dosed off. the heavyweight overnight is IMPOSSIBLE!! he is so sensitive and egotistical about the yankees.....even when a caller agrees with him he finds a way to argue and antagonize, very condescending...hes not cut out to do this..

[@jamesbuckley8917]

Yankmeats still got no pitching

[@33moneyball]

LOL….you got one year of a 30 million player. The reason this was a Yankees only story for days was because nobody else had any interest in paying this price.

[@HarrisonHollers]

The Padres are done. They needed to dump salary. The Yankees will win as they always do

[@MoMoMyPup10]

"Over the top" is just a made up word for talkies about what they _think_ a team looks like 'on paper', when a game hasn't even been played yet and they pretend they are great prognosticators. Such a silly thing to say.

[@MrMytube60]

Tierney fell on his face with Rodgers! Now, what happens if no WS Championship and Soto bolts after one year! Lmao

[@michaelpetrocelli8808]

Need health. Don't win in December. Win in October or November now. Go Yankees. AkA. Yankee Mike.

[@TheMattTrakker]

No, no they did not.

[@jeffreyrosen4969]

Sal licata is an angry smug fool. I find listening

[@bajaaamayoogeee6531]

Worry about the Braves Sally. Whose your Daddy!!!?

[@landoncarmody7812]

as a fellow yankee fan , be humble . astros own us

[@bajaaamayoogeee6531]

Be humble!!! Are you kidding if the Mets got him they would be so obnoxious and annoying. Especially some of those talking heads at Wfan.

[@landoncarmody7812]

@@bajaaamayoogeee6531 my point is you can’t say another teams own another when yankees literally can’t beat houston

[@kellyldavis100]

Love this, but Soto by himself is not enough to challenge the AL EAST. Yanks need to sign BELLINGER, he can be the answer in CF until Dominguez comes back, then take over 1st when Rizzo leaves. Put Judge between him and Soto and ROLL! Also, sign WACHA, excellent pitcher, low cost, package Torres, Verdugo, and Grisham for more pitching/ prospects.

[@kennethsalter9998]

Captain Judge has put The League on Notice !!! He is now going for 80 HRs! Pitch around him now !!?! Soon The Martian will be In front and in back also of All Rise !!! Be scared!!

[@TheRwajr61]

Sal’s an amateur!!! Brandon deserves a more professional host.

[@jenesisjp91]

All this show does is spread yankee vs met propaganda. Two different teams with two different goals.

[@shareefisblessed4338]

Sal the Yankee hater back at it again . Mets suck and Mets fans hate to see Yankees get ahead . Us Yankee Fans are in Heaven at the moment !

[@taino730]

Sankee fans are a bunch of spoiled crybabies

[@BrIanCashman919]

Gotta grasp at straws when your poverty

[@robertlavorna2968]

im a met fan forever, you should be...soto is one of the best!!

[@Pon-21]

What a dumb argument, you got Soto but you still might not win. Thanks Captain Obvious.

[@HarrisonHollers]

Clearly you Liked that cuz you have a dumb take

[@alecbormia4523]

The Yankees didn’t fleece the padres. If they extend Soto then maybe. But you didn’t give all that up for 10 years of Soto you gave it up for one!

[@HarrisonHollers]

Who’d they give up for one of the best player in baseball?!

[@alecbormia4523]

@@HarrisonHollers some of their best pitching prospects? It's not like they have amazing pitching either (outside of Cole).

[@HarrisonHollers]

@@alecbormia4523 actually none of their best prospects. And they are the top suitor for Yamamoto. Schmidt and Cortez along with hopefully a bounce back season from Rondon

[@dennishaas4745]

Boras would be an idiot not to take Soto to Free Agency !

[@HarrisonHollers]

@@dennishaas4745 walk year for Soto. If it’s anything like Judge, advantage for the Yanks

[@joerainbow]

I hate to break it to you guys but nobody really wants to play for the Mets. The Mets are like the Angeles. As for the Yankees their fans suck and nobody wants to play for that fan base.

[@3321far]

What's the big deal? This guy has hit .236, .242, .246, .275 the last 4 years. Never hit 40 homers and has two 100 RBI seasons in 6 years. YAWN......Another overpriced guy that strikes out a lot and hits for a low average.

[@TheMattTrakker]

He doesn't strike out a lot?

[@HarrisonHollers]

Soto has a .421 on-base percentage with a .943 OPS. He has led the Majors in walks so yes “He gets on-BASE!

[@TheAvargas687]

Just wait until Soto goes on a slump and the fans turn on him lol, it's coming you can pencil that in , hopefully he signs a extension and win a chip ,cause if he leaves and they don't win it's a total lost and a embarrassment

[@HarrisonHollers]

What season has Soto ever not been a Top 10 player. He puts up all time numbers! And in Yankee Stadium - OMG he is going to mash home runs again and again and AGAIN! Cohen doesn’t go after players on the Yankees! He pays players to play on other teams though!