Yankees' Steinbrenner Contemplates Soto's Future Amid Contract Speculations

As Juan Soto gears up for his potential one-year stint with the Yankees, discussions about surpassing Aaron Judge's $360M contract emerge.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner acknowledges the possibility of Juan Soto receiving a contract larger than Aaron Judge's $360M deal.
Soto, traded from the Padres, is expected to command a significant salary in free agency after the 2024 season.
Despite the high cost, Steinbrenner emphasizes Soto's generational talent and the difficulty of passing up the opportunity to acquire him.
The Yankees' pursuit of Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the comparison to Gerrit Cole's contract highlight Steinbrenner's willingness to invest in top talent.
Soto's future with the Yankees remains uncertain as both sides have not dismissed the possibility of an extension, but free agency looms.