The Yankees were relieved when Juan Soto chose a different contract offer, allowing them to allocate resources to address significant roster needs. As a result, the team has showcased a more balanced and deeper lineup this season. After a couple of months, they lead the majors in multiple offensive categories, indicating that their strategy has paid off. New players like Cody Bellinger have contributed to this depth, highlighting a philosophy of teamwork and shared responsibility at the plate.
the Yankees organization, though it was never stated publicly, breathed a collective sigh of relief when Juan Soto spurned a 16-year, $760 million offer to stay in the Bronx in favor of a 15-year, $765 million package to head to Queens.
the thought was, with the significant roster holes needing to be filled, some of that money, though certainly not all, would be better served spread around to shore up other areas of need.
The numbers, more than anything, reflect the better balance top to bottom the Yankees hoped to accomplish with their lineup this season compared to last.
I think our lineup's really good, really deep... we're doing a really good job of getting on base and passing the baton to the next guy.
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