Why Yankees could be breathing sigh of relief after Juan Soto bolts for Mets
The Yankees and owner Hal Steinbrenner made a big move to keep Juan Soto, offering him a $760 million contract (including a $60 million signing bonus) that would have been the richest in sports history in 16 years. I stepped into an uncomfortable place. But it won't be as much as Mets owner Steve Cohen […]
What Red Sox, Dodgers offered Juan Soto in record-setting negotiations
The loser in the Juan Soto sweepstakes didn't come close to the amount Mets owner Steve Cohen was willing to make for the big prize. After the Post first reported that Soto was headed to the Mets for the richest contract in baseball history, offers from other teams trickled out in a bidding war. MassLive's […]
Francisco Lindor’s wordless reaction to Juan Soto’s $765M Mets signing
Francisco Lindor let the emoji do the talking. Following the bombshell Sunday night that Juan Soto would sign with the Mets in a massive $765 million deal after defeating the Yankees after one season in the Bronx, Lindor took to his Instagram Stories to share the crazy news. reacted to. Resharing a post from MLB's […]
Inside the Mets’ special meeting with Juan Soto
Even while in California, Steve Cohen had home field advantage. The Mets' owner personally hosted Soto at his Beverly Hills mansion during the course of their courtship, in stark contrast to other team presentations, The Post's Jon Heyman exclusively reported. In the end, money speaks, especially for $765 million, but it definitely doesn't hurt that […]
Juan Soto doused with beer in hot tub as he celebrates Mets deal
New Mets superstar Juan Soto celebrated signing his brother to a massive $765 million contract. A video posted by Elian Soto on social media shows the superstar slugger celebrating and screaming in the bathtub. As Soto stood in the bathtub looking at his cell phone, he heard an unknown person just off camera yelling happily […]
Yankees left to fill Juan Soto void after star picks Mets
DALLAS — One decision forever changed the Yankees' world and personality. They are no longer City bullies. They no longer have one of the best hitters in the world who is on track to make the Hall of Fame. They don't have a plan A anymore. Juan Soto, beloved during his one season in the […]
How Mets, Yankees fans are reacting to Juan Soto’s megadeal
There was an immediate reaction on social media following the news that Juan Soto would be signing with the Mets. The superstar slugger will cross the Whitestone Bridge from the Bronx to Queens to play on a 15-year contract with the Amazons, the largest contract in sports history worth $765 million. The news broke late […]
Breaking down what’s next for Yankees after Juan Soto bolts to Mets
DALLAS — Now what? The Yankees learned Sunday night that their last and highest offer ($760 million over 2016) wasn't enough to bring Juan Soto back to the Bronx. The player most often compared to Ted Williams will spend the next 15 seasons in Queens, assuming his opt-out is denied or revoked. Juan Soto agreed […]
Mets took ‘dead aim’ at Yankees with Juan Soto deal
The Mets aren't the little brothers anymore. At least that's how Mets broadcaster Howie Rhodes saw it after the Mets signed Juan Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million contract on Sunday night. As Mets fans basked in the glory following the news, longtime radio voices took to social media to talk about key moments […]
Juan Soto agrees to MLB-record $765 million deal with Mets: reports
Juan Soto will remain in New York, but not with the Yankees. Instead, the New York Mets, long considered the frontrunner to land the 26-year-old superstar, signed an MLB record 15-year contract worth $765 million, according to multiple reports. . In fact, that astronomical number would give Soto the largest contract in the history of […]