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 […]
Yankees, Mets up Juan Soto bids north of $700 million
DALLAS — Both the Yankees and Mets remain heavily involved in the five-team Juan Soto Derby, with both clubs recently raising their offers to the $710 million to $730 million range (MLB record territory) It is believed that the sweepstakes will reach its historic conclusion within a day or two. Both teams in New York […]
Juan Soto not the only major question facing Yankees at Winter Meetings
The Yankees will arrive at Sunday's winter meetings knowing priority number Juan. Juan Soto is expected to make a decision to become a free agent within the next few days, which would be the biggest domino of an offseason that has so far stalled. The Yankees have been interviewing free agents and making moves around […]
Clay Holmes leaving Yankees for Mets on three-year, $38 million contract
The Mets acquired a free agent from the Yankees on Friday, but the player was not acquired. While the baseball world still awaits a decision on where Juan Soto will play (likely for the next 12-15 seasons), the Mets have traded Clay Holmes worth $38 million pending his physical, as first reported. signed a three-year […]
Cody Bellinger should be part of Yankees plans
Whether or not the Yankees sign Juan Soto, they should try to acquire Cody Bellinger from the Cubs. If the Yankees have Soto, they will try to be frugal at first base (Ben Rice) and/or left field (Jazon Dominguez). If Bellinger can play those positions, the Yankees won't have to rely on both inexperienced players […]
Why ex-MLB GM thinks it’s ‘healthier’ for Yankees to lose Juan Soto
Losing Juan Soto could be a blessing in disguise for the Yankees. That's the opinion of former Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd, who told The Post's Joel Sherman on his podcast “The Show” that the Yankees should spread out Soto's salary and replace him with Soto. He said he believes the addition will make the […]
Yankees losing ground in free-agency battle with Mets, Red Sox
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. Juan Soto's free agency is expected to finally materialize as five teams prepare to make final bids, with the prospect opening his checkbook to acquire the 26-year-old star. […]
Juan Soto has ‘one excuse’ to leave Yankees: Stephen A. Smith
Juan Soto has plenty of potential suitors as his long-awaited free agency reaches its peak. largely None of that should be a reason for him to leave the Yankees. ESPN's “First Take” commentator Stephen A. Smith said: Soto's sweepstakes has been talked about almost everywhere in the sports media world, including on ESPN's top debate […]