Phillies are 'team to watch' for Yankees' $500 million superstar

09-21-2024
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The Philadelphia Phillies already have one of the best teams in baseball.

Philadelphia is loaded with talent and has a great chance of representing the National League in the World Series this winter. The Phillies aren't afraid to be aggressive in free agency, though. Once the World Series ends -- whether or not the Phillies win -- Philadelphia likely will be busy.

The Phillies could use a boost in the outfield, and FanSided's Robert Murray called Philadelphia a "team to watch" for New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto.

"Juan Soto: Soto, 26 in October, will surely test the free-agent market and is expected to command a contract north of $500 million," Murray said. "The New York Yankees will try to retain Soto, and the New York Mets loom as a threat to sign Soto. The Phillies, armed with former teammates Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber, as well as former hitting coach Kevin Long, could be a team to watch. Other teams that make sense include the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs."

Soto is one of the best players in baseball and will get paid like it. Murray mentioned a deal worth at least $500 million as a possibility for the Yankees star. New York is the most likely landing spot for Soto, but it's uncanny how many connections he has to the Phillies. Philadelphia, at least, will be in the conversation this winter once the season ends.

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