Yankees teammates present Juan Soto in MLB free agency

Juan Soto's teammates want him back in pinstripes.

With the 2024 season officially over and Soto just days away from becoming a free agent, several of Soto's fellow Yankees made suggestions about staying in the Bronx.

“I didn't really think about it. I'm proud of the year Juanny has had. It was fun coming to work with him every day. Just the work he puts in behind the scenes, even when the guy was hitting .320,” Yankees captain Aaron Judge said Wednesday night.

“I would see him working late after games. If he had a 0-fer, he would show up to work early. Whatever he decides, whatever he and his family decide, he prays that he will make the right decision for himself and his family. We were definitely lucky to have him and it would be great to continue playing with him because he is definitely a special player.”

One of the main narratives of the Yankees' 2024 season revolved around the question of whether Soto would no longer get along with the team or whether this would be the first year of a long-term partnership.

The Yankees acquired Soto knowing he might only be here for one year, although in theory signing him for even one year could increase the chances of him sticking around if he likes his situation.

Soto fit in seamlessly, hitting a career-best 41 homers and driving in 109 runs with a .989 OPS.

In his postseason appearance, he hit the ALCS' game-winning three-run home run in Game 5 against the Guardians and slashed .327/.469/.633 over the three rounds.

These are the numbers that should ensure Soto is richly rewarded in free agency.

“I've never been in free agency, so the advice would be to just stay with us,” Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said.

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Soto didn't reveal much about his plans after Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5, other than to say he would listen to all 30 teams.

So yes, the White Sox obviously have a chance at signing him.

“I feel like every team has an equal opportunity,” Soto said. “I don’t want to say anyone has an advantage.”

The reality is, as the legendary Wu-Tang Clan once rhymed in their cult hit “CREAM,” cash rules everything around me.

Soto is the queen of the ball and should be paid hundreds of millions, be it from Hal Steinbrenner of the Yankees, Steve Cohen of the Mets or even the wealthy Dodgers ownership group.

Judge, Stanton and the other Yankees can only hope that Steinbrenner does what his father did and simply doesn't come out on top in the bidding war.

“I hope he stays here forever,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “But I also know that I am happy for him and know what the next few months mean for him.”