But I'm Thrilled Juan Soto Is Gone, Coney!

If there’s one person in baseball I can’t get enough of, it’s David Cone. The guy was an absolute magician on the mound, a fierce competitor, and a true athlete. But somehow, he might be even better in the booth than he was on the field. His insight, delivery, and wit make every broadcast a must-watch. There’s no doubt about it—Cone is simply the best in the business.

Speaking of the best in the business, let’s talk about how the Yankees are winning this offseason while the Mets are sitting in timeout, wondering where all their money went. Juan Soto leaving the Bronx? That wasn’t a gut punch for me—it was a sigh of relief! The Yankees were handcuffed, and now we’re free to make real moves. Meanwhile, Soto darted for the biggest bag he could find, landing with the Mets, and what do they have to show for it? A franchise staple in Pete Alonso twisting in the wind because suddenly, Steve Cohen found the budget button.

The Yankees, on the other hand, shouldn’t cry over spilled Soto. They pivoted and went shopping—Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Max Fried? Not a bad haul. Soto’s departure set off a chain reaction that made the Yankees better, deeper, and more balanced. That’s what a real organization does. They adjust, reload, and get stronger. The Mets? They should’ve taken notes from the Yankees before writing a blank check to Soto, because now they’re stuck in financial purgatory.

And if you need even more proof that the Yankees did the right thing, listen to David Cone. The great Bob Klapisch had a fantastic Q&A with Coney about the Yankees and the Soto fallout, and Cone had some classic words for the Yankee fans still crying about it:

Cone: “Get over it… And how you get over it is just by what the Yankees are doing. You pivot.”

Q: Let’s start with Soto, since he was the catalyst to the Yankees’ turnover. Are you surprised he ended up leaving?

Cone: “I was amazed at how far (the bidding war) went. It’s really indicative of the current compensation system. You have someone like Soto, who drives everything up, as far as it can go, to find out what he can get in free agency.

“That’s been the Players Association’s mantra for years. In hindsight, I can understand why (Soto) left. I’ve seen it first-hand. The Cohen family, husband and wife, are dynamic. They can make you feel warm and fuzzy. I could see how Soto was going to feel that way about them.”

Q: Most of my friends who are Yankees fans weren’t as understanding as you, Coney. They’re still in therapy. But your message is about looking ahead, right?

Cone: “Just remember the Yankees aren’t even close to being done. They’re still trying to assess a long-term solution at third base. Is there another Scott Brosius out there? Someone that would fit perfectly – a guy who could pick it and hit some bombs?”

And there you have it, folks. Straight from the best in the business. You don’t dwell. You move forward. And that’s exactly what the Yankees are doing—while the Mets are stuck holding an expensive bag. Tough break.