In the face of jeering fans, New York Mets star Juan Soto returned to the Yankees’ stadium, and the home club won 6-2. Fans undoubtedly had negative sentiments after Soto signed a $765 million contract with the Mets, but the great player would later share his thoughts on his old team.
While some would believe that there are resentments against certain player departures, Soto stated that he is “happy” to see the players on New York flourishing and has “respect” for them, according to The Athletic.
Soto remarked, “I’m just glad to see those guys and see them doing well.” “I have great respect for them, and they have great respect for me.”
When Soto was heading to home plate for his first at-bat in the first inning on Friday, it was a startling sight, and the crowd weren’t holding back. The 26-year-old would tilt his helmet to the supporters, though, and he didn’t ignore them.
ESPN reports that during the opening game of the current Subway Series, Soto stated, “I was ready for it.” “They’re ardent supporters who are a little offended, and they’re going to give their team their all because that’s how they feel.”
Juan Soto on how his return to Yankee Stadium was “another game”
There is little doubt that Soto may be perceived as the villain to Yankees supporters with the choice to leave for an in-state rival in the Mets. If there is one element fans can take home, it’s that the home team gained the upper hand as Soto was practically nonexistent on Friday, as he walked three times and scored once.
Soto remarked, “It’s just another game.” “The fact that we were unable to win is truly [unfortunate].” I don’t pay any attention to fans. We had to concentrate on the game, act like pros, and want to win. Although we have two more games to win the series, it still stinks that we lost the game.
In any case, the Yankees lead the NL East with a record of 26-18 going into Saturday’s game against the Mets.
