Mets owner Steve Cohen led Mets officials to meet with superstar free agent hitter Juan Soto in Orange County on Saturday, the newspaper reported.
All early signs point to the conference going very well, and the Mets are still considered one of the favorites due to Soto's accomplishments. Soto helped lead the Yankees to the World Series in his first season in New York and is a top priority for New York and New York. team.
It's unclear whether a formal offer will be made at this week's meeting, but the 26-year-old Soto is almost certain to set a record for actual contract value, with the deal potentially reaching $600 million or even $700 million. There is. .
In short, they clearly put a lot of effort into their first meeting with their top target, as the Mets' presentation was a “massive piece” and “very detailed.”
The Yankees, also considered one of the favorites, are scheduled to travel to Orange County, Calif., on Monday to face Soto, who hit 41 home runs and had a .989 OPS this season in the Bronx. The Jays and Red Sox are scheduled to play Soto this week.
While the Yankees are the incumbent, the Mets have several advantages, including Cohen's quality and determination to bring a sustainable winner to Queen's. The Mets have advanced to the NLCS this season and seem to be riding high.
The Mets have several free agents, including homegrown slugger Pete Alonso and three-fifths of their starting rotation, but there's no question who their priorities are right now.
That's Soto.
