Aaron Judge left money on the table to stay in New York long-term. The Yankees won’t get as lucky with Juan Soto, even if they win the World Series.

Juan Soto's upcoming contract will be record-setting, but it probably won't beat the all-time record. The New York Yankees' slugger enjoyed the best all-around season of his career and led his new team to a World Series appearance;

CLEVELAND—The New York Yankees traded for Juan Soto for one reason: to bring them their first championship since 2009, a drought long enough to qualify as an emergency in the Bronx.They were so certain that Soto was the missing piece that they were willing to part with five players in exchange for just one guaranteed season with him in their outfield.