In the midst of a wet and wild celebration during the Yankees’ postseason run last month, having just advanced past the Royals in the American League Division Series, Aaron Boone was shivering -- courtesy of a cold beer poured down his neck by pitcher Nestor Cortes,

Boone will return to manage the Yankees in 2025, with the possibility of a longer extension coming later this offseason.

Aaron Boone will return for an eighth season as New York Yankees manager after the team exercised his 2025 option

Yankees free agent outfielder Juan Soto will be seeking a 15-year contract for at least $600 million ... and maybe more than the mostly-deferred $700-million deal that Shohei Ohtani received last winter.

This is, of course, all part of the dance and by no means should anyone consider the Mets a favorite due to the owner meeting with Boras. It certainly doesn't hurt, obviously, and