It looks like the Phillies’ meeting with Juan Soto went better than the meeting with the Yankees.

Philadelphia Phillies were one of six teams (so far) to meet with superstar free agent Juan Soto. The Phillies have a lot of money to spend and a gaping hole in the outfield. If they trade Nick Castellanos this winter, that need will only increase.

However, signing Soto level player This is not just a solution to a short-term problem. Soto is the face of the franchise. The Phillies already have Bryce Harper in that role, but Soto’s familiarity with his former Nationals teammate, as well as former Nat Tree Turner and hitting coach Kevin Long, offers a unique perspective. Is Soto looking to repeat his past success or forge his own path? He won the World Series with the Nationals in 2019 for a reason.

According to Jon Heyman, Soto is intrigued by the Phillies because they should have the financial capital to fulfill any terms of the contract. They also have an impressive club culture and should compete for the World Series with or without him.

“I think he likes this organization. He likes the team. They spend. They want to win. So I think they are happy to have this meeting. I’ll be happy to think about it.” – Heyman said.

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This all sounds good in theory, but it’s not much different from what Soto’s camp is saying about the other teams they’ve faced. Scott Boras is keeping his client’s interests private. However, the Phillies seemed to perform better than the Yankees. Yankees insider Bob Klapisch suggested a quick turnaround in favor of Hal Steinbrenner, saying that he doesn’t believe Soto will sign with the Bronxbut rather Queens.

“My gut feeling is that Hal Steinbrenner is already preparing for Soto to move into the loving arms of the Mets.” The slugger will stay in New York, help a top-notch team and earn a contract worth more than $600 million,” Klapisch wrote in his article. article on NJ.com on Thursday entitled “What If Juan Soto Says No?” The Yankees have a plan B.

“It’s not that I don’t like Soto. He is honest and charismatic. And I don’t forget about his generational talent. It was no coincidence that the Yankees went to the World Series in Soto’s first and only season with the Pinstripes, he continued.

As incumbents, the Yankees have the advantage until we hear otherwise, whether from Soto or Boras. However, a sudden U-turn by someone in the know is not encouraging. Meanwhile, Phyllis has a lot to be happy about.