Juan Soto wants the Yankees to sign one ex-teammate

Juan Soto has joined the chorus of fans urging the New York Yankees to make a huge trade.

Soto supported a prospective pursuit of pitcher Blake Snell and was excited about combining him with Gerrit Cole at the top of the team’s rotation. While Soto had no inside information about Snell possibly joining, he was completely supportive of the concept.

“It would be incredible to have two Cy Young winners back-to-back. “It would be fantastic,” Soto told Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “He’s a nice person and a great player. I’d appreciate any assistance we can receive.

“I am confident that if he comes over, he will greatly benefit the squad. It’s always excellent to have talented people on your team. I’d never say no. So it’s a good fit for him, I believe.”

The Yankees’ concern with Snell is solely financial. The reigning NL Cy Young champion has been requesting a large contract throughout the winter, and the Yankees, who are already facing a luxury tax burden, are hesitant to pay it. They have not ruled it out, at least officially, but sources indicate that something would have to alter for them to make such a substantial commitment.

Snell and Soto spent a season and a half in San Diego. Snell’s 2023 season was his greatest, with a league-leading