Aaron Judge and Juan Soto disagree on which New York organization is better positioned to win a championship and win sustainably.

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Yankees captain Aaron Judge spoke with reporters on Monday and revealed that he "wasn’t too surprised" by Juan Soto's defection to Queens.

Judge and Soto were a dynamic partnership for the Yankees last season. The duo combined for 99 home runs and 253 RBIs while making a run to the World Series during their lone season as teammates. With Soto swapping the Bronx for Queens, Judge made clear he harbors no ill will for the 26-year-old.

It was a soft, but meaningful salvo. When Juan Soto recently declared the New York Mets stood a better chance of claiming the World Series than the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge responded with a characteristic grace but made his viewpoint clear. “He can say what he wants, “Mr. Judge said. “I definitely disagree with him.”

Aaron Judge naturally takes issue with Juan Soto’s conclusion that the New York Mets have a better chance to win World Series titles than the Yankees.

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge shares his thoughts on Juan Soto’s bold statement about the New YoMets being better positioned for a title run in 2025. Juan Soto’s arrival to the New York Mets has intensified the rivalry with his former team,

New York Yankees star shortstop Anthony Volpe recently commented on the impact of Juan Soto’s offseason departure. Anthony Volpe pays

No longer competing in the same lineup, superstars Aaron Judge and Juan Soto now battle for the top spot in New York baseball. The former dynamic duo for the New York Yankees was split up this winter when Soto spurned The Bronx to make his way over to Queens,

The New York Yankees are defending American League Champions but have a massive hole in their lineup. Juan Soto left for a record-setting contract with the New York Mets. His 41 home runs and 109 RBIs will be missed regardless of their offseason additions.