Former GM suggests Yankees may benefit from not signing Juan Soto in free agency

Former Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd suggests that the New York Yankees may benefit from not signing Juan Soto in free agency. He believes the team should allocate their budget to acquire multiple players instead of committing a large sum to one player. O’Dowd points out that the Yankees already have significant financial commitments to several players, which could make them too top-heavy if they add Soto. He recommends exploring other options, such as Cody Bellinger and Nolan Arenado, to build a more balanced team. Soto is expected to receive a contract worth at least $600 million, with the Mets and Blue Jays likely to be strong contenders for his services. O’Dowd notes that the Mets are in a better financial position to take on Soto's salary compared to the Yankees.