Juan Soto’s record-breaking Mets contract includes specific uniform number request, among others: report
Juan Soto is the richest athlete in sports history. But $765 million was clearly not enough for the newest New York Met. Soto and the Mets officially signed a record-breaking 15-year contract on Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Juan Soto of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting a […]
Juan Soto had Francisco Lindor bitting his nails during decision drama
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. New York Mets shortstop […]
Mets meeting with Nick Pivetta after Juan Soto splurge
A former National League East rival is attracting the Mets' attention. The Mets were scheduled to meet with former Red Sox and Phillies right-handed starter Nick Pivetta's agent on Wednesday, the newspaper's Jon Heyman exclusively reported. With Juan Soto secured on a 15-year, $765 million contract, the Mets lose Luis Severino to the Athletics and […]
Yankees landing Max Fried is big rebound statement after losing Juan Soto
DALLAS — The Yankees suffered a terrible blow Sunday when they lost superstar hitter Juan Soto to the crosstown Mets for an almost unrealistic $765 million. The good news is that it took just two days for Max Fried to hit the big time, signing the biggest free agent contract in history for a left-handed […]
Padres’ Mike Shildt finds Juan Soto contract perspective in Judge Judy
Former manager Juan Soto certainly found an interesting way to put the outfielder's big contract into perspective. Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets on Sunday, the largest contract in professional sports history. The baseball world was willing to acquiesce to a deal of this size, as the 26-year-old also left […]
Juan Soto may have to clear expensive CBA hurdle to wear No. 22 with Mets
If Juan Soto wants to wear No. 22 with the Mets, that could be a very expensive ask. Brett Batty currently wears No. 22 with the Amazons, and as a new member of the Mets, Soto would traditionally have a number-swap deal with Batty if he wanted that number with his new team. But there […]
Mets’ suite offer Yankees didn’t match helped sway Juan Soto’s decision
Mets owner Steve Cohen is determined to sign Juan Soto and looks the other way when it comes to offering him a suite at Citi Field to include his family in his deal with the Amazons. There wasn't. It was a small detail that seemed to help push the Mets' bid over other teams, including […]
Juan Soto saves about $8 million in state income tax with Mets signing bonus
Juan Soto could take advantage of an interesting tax loophole in his monster contract with the Mets. Soto and the Mets agreed to a 15-year deal worth $765 million in a blockbuster deal that shook the sports world. This was reported by the newspaper's reporter John Heyman. Soto received a $75 million signing bonus, but […]
Juan Soto wait cost Yankees chance at Blake Snell, Willy Adames
DALLAS — Brian Cashman is open-minded because he needs to be. The general manager will have to put together the rest of the roster now that Plan A is gone, but Plan B could have been gone as well. Not only did the Yankees lose Juan Soto, but waiting for Soto cost them other opportunities. […]
Mets’ historic Juan Soto splash won’t impact Pete Alonso pursuit
DALLAS — Are you considering signing Pete Alonso? The Mets have added significant impact to their lineup with the addition of Juan Soto in a record deal, and team officials have set themselves up to fill other holes. At or near the top of that list are decisions regarding first base. “We want Pete back. […]