Juan Soto, whose power and on-base skills have made him one of the most coveted players in baseball, has drawn attention from multiple teams. The Yankees are particularly motivated to retain him, especially after their World Series appearance, where Soto was a consistent performer.
However, despite the New York Yankees’ deep-pocketed offer, the New York Mets’ front office is trying to woo Juan Soto with a more long-term commitment. Steve Cohen and Co met with Soto and his agent Scott Boras recently in California and inside details of that crucial meet-up should raise alarm bells in Bronx.
Mets Devise Foolproof Plan To Steal Juan Soto
The New York Yankees and New York Mets are both working on lucrative contract offers to secure one of Major League Baseball’s most sought-after free agents: Juan Soto. Soto, who hit 41 home runs and drove in 109 RBIs in the previous season, is poised to land a massive deal. The Yankees are eager to keep him in pinstripes, but recent developments suggest that the Mets are also making a serious push to bring him to Queens. According to reports from Z101 Digital, the Yankees are adjusting their offer to Soto in light of the Mets’ aggressive pursuit. While the Yankees are aiming to offer Soto a deal with a higher annual average value (AAV), the Mets are reportedly making a stronger pitch in terms of the overall length and value of the contract.
This contrast in offers has put the competition between the two New York teams into high gear, as both organizations understand that securing Soto could be a game-changer for their roster. Over the weekend, Soto met with several members of the Mets front office, including team owner Steve Cohen, in California. The Mets’ representatives presented a detailed plan to persuade Soto to switch New York teams. Though the specifics of their pitch remain undisclosed, reports suggest that Soto was offered a $600 million deal by the Mets. This meeting has likely made the Yankees rethink their strategy and adjust their proposal to make it more competitive. While the Mets have emerged as the biggest challenger to the Yanks, other teams like the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Phillies, and Dodgers are among the other teams that have expressed interest in signing the slugger.
Yankees Feeling Heat Ahead Of Meeting With Soto
The New York Yankees are gearing up for a critical meeting with free-agent superstar Juan Soto, set to take place in Newport Beach, California. As the meeting approaches, the Yanks are feeling the pressure to outbid rival suitors like the Blue Jays, Red Sox, and particularly the Mets, who are all reportedly making strong offers.
Among those preparing to meet with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, are Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, general manager Brian Cashman, and manager Aaron Boone. According to reports, the Yanks plan to emphasize the benefits of joining the team, particularly the opportunity to continue pairing with Aaron Judge in a powerful lineup and competing for championships year after year.
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