The Yankees were in on Soto until the very end, but ultimately could not match the Mets final offer which, plus incentives, could equal a rate greater than $800 million over the s

Yankees fans wanted Juan Soto for Christmas this year. Instead, New York gifted them a decent starting pitcher, an underwhelming centerfielder and, worst of all, an aging first baseman in Paul Goldschmidt.

Goldschmidt, who on Saturday agreed to a deal with the Yankees, spent four seasons with Arenado in St. Louis. As the New York Yankees continue to upgrade their club after losing the Juan Soto sweepstakes to the New York Mets, one move could lead to another.