In a lighthearted encounter at Clover Park, Yankees manager Aaron Boone greeted former player Juan Soto, now with the Mets, with a joking comment on his appearance in the Mets' uniform. Boone reflected on Soto's contributions to the Yankees, both as a player and a teammate, emphasizing the positive impact he had on the team. Although there are lingering feelings among the Yankees' fan base about Soto's switch to the Mets after a lucrative contract, Boone and the staff appreciate his talent and work ethic, underscoring the respect he earned during his time with the Yankees.
"I told him he looks terrible in that uniform," Boone said with a grin on Monday morning at Clover Park, where the Yankees were set to face the Mets in their penultimate spring game.
"Good to see him. Obviously Juan was great for us and just as important, he was a great guy in our room. Honestly, it was actually really good to see him and just catch up for a minute."
"You watch his routine and process and work ethic, he walks the walk," Boone said. "So when you're a great player and you walk the walk, people take notice and pay attention. That's who he was for us."
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