The New York Yankees are cooking up something big, and maybe also a little petty this off-season—whichever way you look at it. After losing Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, or little brother as the Bronx fans call them—the New York Mets, the Yankees are looking to return the favor in style!

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Last winter’s betrayal still hit the Yankee fans. They had finally reached so close to the win, and they really wanted Juan Soto to stay put. But the Dominican, just one season after being in pinstripes, crossed the borough lines to sign a 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. The sad part was that the Yankees’ offer was just $5-6 million shy.

But Soto didn’t just chase the money; he got a dream package, a no-trade clause, a luxury suite for home games, and a hotel suite on the road. The social media banter was relentless, and the Yankees became a pile of laughing stock for rivals. But now, it seems like the Yankees might get the last laugh.

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According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, several people within the Yankees’ front office—including owner Hal Steinbrenner—have a certain soft spot for the New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso. Heyman said during a Bleacher Report livestream, “At least some people in the Yankees do like Alonso. They have first base open. Would they go for another big right-handed bat? I’m not positive on that one. I know there’s some like there for Alonso. Certainly, Hal Steinbrenner is a guy who does like him. They’re both Gators. They’re not just from Florida, but went to Florida.”

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That is right; the Yankees could be plotting a huge move to bring Polar Bear to their side. Given that Paul Goldschmidt is headed to free agency after his one-year stint, the first base position is sure to be open. Ben Rice has shown promise, no doubt, with 26 homers and a .836 OPS. However, he has had defensive struggles behind the plate, and that has left the door open for a shuffle.

Just imagine it—Alonso’s homer ricocheting into the short porch in right field, and the crowd in Yankee Stadium roaring, and the Mets fans watching in horror. This move would be sweet revenge for the Yankees, for sure. Still, there is a price; Alonso is expected to command a deal that’s north of $100 million. So, the Yankees might have to see if the revenge is sweet enough or even worth the cash.