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 […]
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 […]
Mets free agent target Nathan Eovaldi returns to Rangers on three-year deal
Nathan Eovaldi is staying in Texas. The veteran right-hander signed a three-year, $75 million contract to return to the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Post's Joel Sherman confirmed. Eovaldi, 34, was one of the top arms on the free agent market. The Mets reportedly expressed interest in the two-time All-Star before re-signing with the Rangers. […]
Clay Holmes’ interest in being a starter led him to sign with Mets
DALLAS — For years, Clay Holmes wanted a chance to return to his roots as a starting pitcher. The Mets were ready to provide that opportunity. On Tuesday, a day after the right-hander's signing of a three-year contract worth $38 million became official, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said he had spoken with Holmes' […]
Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star Roki Sasaki
DALLAS — Aki Sasaki's free agency is set to accelerate next week, with the Japanese pitching star scheduled to begin calling up interested teams in the United States, his agent said during winter meetings Tuesday. The 23-year-old Sasaki was recently officially designated by Nippon Professional Baseball's Chiba Lotte Marines. The problem is, as a Japanese […]
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 […]
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 […]