Baseball grudges age like fine wine — and in New York, they ferment into full-blown obsession. The New York Yankees haven’t forgotten the noise from across town, and neither have their fans. Juan Soto may wear Mets colors now, but the Bronx still knows how to answer betrayal. And if the front office really wants to twist the knife, there’s a $185 million way to do it — straight through Queens’ collective heart.
It looks like the Mets fans are not letting go of the Soto trade any time soon. They have been glaring at him since the day he decided to go to the Mets. They made their feeling known when Soto came up to bat in the Subway Series, and now they want Hal Steinbrenner and the Yankees to take revenge for this betrayal by signing Jacob deGrom.
In an article written on the Yanks Go Yard page, Adam Weinrib talked about how they can take perfect revenge on the Mets and Soto. Weinrib wrote, “Surely … you guys are over Jacob deGrom by now, right? He meant nothing to you, never won you a ring or anything? Seeing him in pinstripes won’t make you feel like you’re getting peeled like an apple, right?”
If the Yankees pull off a deGrom trade, the rotation instantly becomes playoff-nightmare material. Pairing deGrom with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon could suffocate October lineups. deGrom’s precision, swagger, and New York-tested nerves make him a Bronx-perfect fit. The Yankees would likely tap into Soto’s leftover money and Cole’s insurance to absorb his salary.
For Mets fans, it would be like watching their ex marry a rival — and smile in the photos. Seeing deGrom in pinstripes might crack even the hardest Queens faithful. They may say they were over him, but social media meltdowns will say otherwise. Expect boos, tears, and 500-word Reddit essays titled “He Was Ours.”
And if “He Was Ours” becomes the Mets’ summer anthem, the Yankees might as well be the DJ. deGrom donning pinstripes wouldn’t just shake the NL East — it would rattle the city’s baseball soul. This isn’t just revenge; it’s performance art in cleats. Steinbrenner has the chance to make Queens cry and the Bronx roar. Baseball’s best drama writes itself — all it needs now is deGrom’s signature.
Think only the Yankees fans are feeling good without Juan Soto, think again
Turns out, “losing” can sometimes be the best play a team makes. While headlines screamed betrayal and fans cried foul, the Bronx brain trust went to work. Now, as Soto tiptoes through a rough stretch in Queens, the Yankees, with Max Fried dominating, Cody Bellinger raking, and Paul Goldschmidt flexing—are looking less like losers and more like masterminds. Maybe, just maybe, Steinbrenner knew exactly what he was doing.
The Yankees are cruising this season, boasting a strong 35-20 record so far. Fried leads with a stellar 7-0 record, a 1.29 ERA, and a 0.93 WHIP. Bellinger is driving the offense, ranking third on the team with 32 RBIs and eight home runs. Goldschmidt’s .347 average and .899 OPS add even more firepower to the lineup.
Carlos Rodon believes losing Soto actually helped the Yankees build a more complete team. He says trading one superstar for multiple stars like Bellinger, Fried, and Goldschmidt improves overall roster depth. “Juan’s a great hitter, but for roster construction, I think we’re better off now,” Rodon explained confidently. Their combined impact is proving stronger than relying on just one player.
Meanwhile, Soto’s Mets are struggling despite his massive contract and high expectations. He’s slashing a disappointing .224/.352/.393 with a .745 OPS through 55 games. The Mets sit close behind the Yankees at 34-22, but Soto’s performance has drawn boos from fans. Clearly, the Yankees’ collective effort is outshining Soto’s lone battle in Queens.
If the Yankees’ smart spending and teamwork aren’t a blueprint for success, what is? While Soto wrestles with expectations and boos, New York’s Bronx Bombers are quietly proving depth beats drama. Maybe the real winner here isn’t just the team, but Steinbrenner’s gut instinct. After all, sometimes losing one star means gaining a constellation.
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