Juan Soto buys into Steve Cohen’s Mets World Series ambitions
Juan Soto wanted to know how much success the future new team patriarch could expect if he signed with the Mets. It was one of two lunch meetings Soto had with Steve Cohen during the All-Star outfielder's free agent tour last month. Soto knew the expectation was to win, but to what extent over the […]
Why No. 22 was vital to Mets’ Juan Soto signing
No. 22 is so important to Juan Soto that he included it in his record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract and will continue to wear No. 22 with the Mets. He also has a gold chain with his number 22 on it, which he wore during Thursday's inaugural press conference at Citi Field. “22 was the […]
Juan Soto, Scott Boras insist Yankees weren’t Mets’ only competition
It wasn't Mets vs. Yankees. The Mets are better than four other suitors, all of whom are willing to pay big bucks for superstar outfielder Juan Soto and his talented agent Scott Boras. he claimed. The Yankees were seen as the Mets' main competition after Soto spent one season in the Bronx and helped them […]
Juan Soto thanks Yankees fans while being introduced as newest Mets star: ‘They have a spot in my heart’
Juan Soto was all smiles as he wore the latest pinstripes in New York. The New York Mets' newest superstar was introduced to the media and expressed his excitement about the team's future, World Series aspirations, and more. But while Mets fans are overjoyed by the $765 million man, New York Yankees fans remain bitter, […]
Mets’ Juan Soto reveals he hasn’t talked to any of his former Yankees teammates since World Series loss
The New York Mets outbid the New York Yankees on Thursday to acquire new superstar Juan Soto. During the introductory press conference, a reporter asked if Soto had talked with his former Yankees teammates throughout the free agency process. “I haven't talked to any of those players. I talked to them until the end of […]
Juan Soto reveals why he chose Mets in first comments after rejecting Yankees
Juan Soto liked the view across town. At Thursday's press conference, Soto explained why he decided to leave the Yankees for the Mets this offseason. “The Mets are a great organization, and what they've done over the last few games is one of the most important things, showing their ability to grow a team and […]
Juan Soto’s huge Mets contract comes with slew of unusual perks
Details of Juan Soto's contract have been obtained, including a historic annual salary of over $765 million, plus an escalator of $805 million, opt-out after 5 years, no trades, and bonuses (starting salary of $500,000). ), etc. have been revealed. $1 million per MVP and subsequent MVPs), and rare perks abound. The contract was the […]
Breaking down Juan Soto’s historic $765 million Mets contract
DALLAS — Juan Soto's addition to the Mets will be celebrated by the Mets with a press conference Thursday afternoon at Citi Field. The outfielder passed a medical exam on Wednesday, making official the record-setting 15-year contract he agreed to over the weekend, worth $765 million. “This is a landmark moment in franchise history,” team […]
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 […]