The New York Yankees are in a no-joke mode. They have just signed veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal, and rumor say NY is hungry for more. While most of the franchises are exploring options, the Yankees seem to be no different.
This helps fill a gap in their lineup while keeping their eyes on the future. With Goldschmidt signing, they are in a unique position. They signed Paul for only one season, and now they are planning for a bigger target down the line.
Superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has captured all the attention, as he will become a free agent after this season. He is currently a hot topic in baseball circles, with multiple teams showing interest in him. According to Lior Lampert of FanSided, Guerrero Jr. is expected to possibly secure a contract as hefty as $500 million. If things don’t work out for him in Toronto, the Yankees might pursue him
Landing Guerrero Jr. would ultimately strengthen the Yankees’ bet for another World Series title and boost the lineup. Pairing him with Aaron Judge could give the team a powerhouse duo that fans would love to see. However, eyeing Guerrero Jr. could also lead to an interesting bidding war between the Mets and the Yankees.
Just weeks after the Mets got Juan Soto, the Yankees responded by investing in Max Fried and Cody Bellinger. As both teams now look to fill gaps in their rosters, particularly at first base, this is where things get interesting. The potential availability of former Mets slugger Pete Alonso has been somewhat underwhelming as teams consider factors like age and contract complications.