Francisco Lindor has the thinnest cuticle in Queens.
“I was biting,” the Mets' star shortstop said. [his] Last week, as Juan Soto faced a once-in-a-lifetime decision, he was biding his time and hoping for the best.
“Just like the fans, [I was] I enjoy the whole process,” says Lindor. told MLB.com.
Soto, 26, can afford to give his new teammates manicures after signing a new 15-year, $765 million contract from the Mets. Or two.
Lindor, 31, was repeatedly involved in the Mets' recruiting efforts throughout the process.
In mid-November, TMZ reported that Lindor flew to Los Angeles to participate in Mets owner Steve Cohen's Amazing Mission, but the Post reported that the shortstop actually traveled to the Land of Angels for Oakley's photo shoot. Reported that he was visiting.
As it turned out, Lindor didn't even email Soto, who was working on making the decision, MLB.com reported.
Lindor's text message to his new teammates came after Soto announced he had chosen the Mets over suitors such as the Yankees, Dodgers and Red Sox.
“I said, 'Congratulations, little brother, have fun,'” Lindor told MLB.com. “This is great for you and your family. Take some time for yourself and then get to work.”
Mr. Lindor's public acknowledgment of the agreement was even more succinct. The four-time All-Star's Instagram post had no words, just three wide-eyed emojis.
Soto joins a star-studded roster with dynastic-level ambitions. National League opponents are already waking up in a cold sweat. The pairing of Lindor and Soto has the potential to match or even surpass the explosive Aaron Judge and Soto who rocked the Bronx when the Yankees reached the World Series last season.
