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 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 […]