It’s been a tough pill to swallow for Yankees fans ever since Juan Soto signed that massive 15-year deal with the Mets. Even though he only played one season in pinstripes, Soto quickly became a fan favorite, and his departure across town still stings for some.
One of the things fans loved about Soto was his bromance with Yankees captain Aaron Judge. They had some great moments together, both on and off the field, and their epic handshake celebration was a highlight of the season.
Recently, a Yankees fan shared a video of that handshake on social media, reminiscing about the good old days. But Mets fans were quick to jump on the opportunity to troll their crosstown rivals.
“You’re still crying? Change the tampon,” one Mets fan quipped. Others called the Yankees fans “weird” and “obsessed” with Soto, telling them to “move on.” Ouch!
It’s all in good fun, of course, but it shows how deep the rivalry between these two teams runs. Yankees fans are still hurting from losing Soto, and Mets fans are relishing in their victory.
But hey, the Yankees aren’t exactly sitting around feeling sorry for themselves. They’ve been busy this offseason, adding some key players to their roster. They recently signed Paul Goldschmidt, and now they’re reportedly targeting free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim.1
Kim is a versatile player with great defensive skills and speed on the basepaths. He could be a valuable addition to the Yankees’ lineup and help them fill the void left by Soto.
Many believe that missing out on Soto might have been a blessing in disguise for the Yankees. They’ve been able to spread their money around and add multiple talented players instead of putting all their eggs in one basket. And with Alex Bregman also rumored to be on their radar, the Yankees could be poised for a big offseason.
So, while some Yankees fans might still be mourning the loss of Juan Soto, the team is moving forward and building for the future. They’re determined to get back to the World Series and win that elusive championship. And who knows, maybe they’ll even come up with a new handshake celebration that rivals the one between Soto and Judge.
