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 […]
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. […]
Steve Cohen wasn’t sure Mets won Juan Soto sweepstakes until he heard ‘yes’
DALLAS — Mets owner Steve Cohen and his top baseball man, David Stearns, held a secret last-minute meeting Friday at Cohen's home in Boca Raton, Fla., with Soto's inner circle, including Juan Soto and Scott Boras. We held a lunch meeting. A fun second gathering solidified Cohen's determination to win the winter prize. Still, Cohen […]
Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends pursuit of Juan Soto after losing to Mets: ‘Above and beyond our comfort’
Juan Soto isn't leaving New York, as the 26-year-old slugger is reportedly headed to the Mets in the largest contract in professional sports history, but neither are the Yankees. Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract, eclipsing the $700 million contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. With no deferrals […]
Mets’ Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor duo will join MLB’s elite duos
DALLAS — Juan Soto was half of MLB's top one and two offensive punches for the Yankees last season. Aaron Judge won the American League MVP award after hitting 58 home runs and posting an impressive OPS of 1.159. Soto finished third in the voting after a season in which he hit a career-high 41 […]
Shop Juan Soto’s Mets jersey available for pre-order now on Fanatics
When you buy through our links, The New York Post may receive compensation and/or receive an affiliate commission. Featured prices are subject to change. Yesterday, MLB signed the largest sports contract in history. After a long time, they said goodbye to Shohei Otani's 10-year, measly $700 million contract. This is nothing compared to Juan Soto's […]
Juan Soto Joins Mets In Record-Breaking $765M Deal, Leaving Yankees Empty-Handed
New York Yankees No. 22 Juan Soto hits a home run in the bottom of the third inning against the New York Mets on July 24, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers2pm – Monday, December 9, 2024 The New York Mets have signed the […]
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 […]
How Mets star’s contract can jump to $800 million
Early rumors regarding the Juan Soto sweepstakes depicted Steve Cohen potentially outbidding the field by $50 million to acquire the star slugger. Well, it turns out he was $45 million more expensive, and Soto could become an $800 million man. Soto's historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets could reach $805 million if the […]
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 […]