The New York Mets are considered a top suitor for Juan Soto. Several MLB experts have predicted the Mets to seal a deal with the star slugger. Apart from them, the Yankees are also a favorite. Yet, Steven Cohen and his squad have made a move on Clay Holmes.
Many were surprised to see the team sign Clay Holmes instead of Soto. Fans were eager to hear the news of Soto’s signing, but the team had other plans. Holmes agreed to a three-year $38 million contract, making his rival team his home.
After his signing, fans have questioned the team’s potential to sign Soto. Many started to wonder if the Mets were really serious about signing Soto. The franchise had already spent $38 million and is predicted to sign Soto for over $600 million.
Right-hander Clay Holmes and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $38 million contract with an opt-out after the second year, sources tell ESPN. Mets plan to turn Holmes, who has spent his big league career as a RP, into a starter. On the news: @Joelsherman1.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 7, 2024
Here’s a look at some of the fan reactions on X.
“No team that’s serious about being in on Soto is spending any money til they get him… he’s a Yankee or Red Sox. Sorry Mets fans back to reality and poverty,” wrote one fan.
No team that’s serious about being in on Soto is spending any money til they get him… he’s a Yankee or Red Sox. Sorry Mets fans back to reality and poverty.
— “ (@Embiitch) December 7, 2024
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“Probably means they’re out on Soto,” another fan responded.
Probably means they’re out on Soto….
Probably means they’re out on Soto….
— Josh McDowell (@JMcDowell36) December 7, 2024
“Mets: we’re getting Soto! Reality: Montas and Clay,” one fan chimed in.
Mets: we're getting Soto!
— AstrosHitByPitch (@StrosHitByPitch) December 7, 2024
Reality: Montas and Clay 😂
“Mets going to take Soto too???” asked one fan.
Mets going to take Soto too???
— G (@g_leo08) December 7, 2024
THERE GO THE METS DIVING INTO THE YANKEE SCRAP HEAP AGAIN
— roseanne 🥀 (@HoodieFrazier) December 7, 2024
“Mets really spending big money on MID starters,” one fan chipped in.
Mets really spending big money on MID starters
— SportsRUs (@Sports_R_For_U) December 7, 2024
Couldn't tell you a single good thing about Severino or Manure
— SportsRUs (@Sports_R_For_U) December 7, 2024
DIGGING INTO THE SOTO MONEY
— Justin (@JustinMLB) December 7, 2024
New York Mets Look To Shake Things Up With A New Pitching Lineup
The Mets have let go of Luis Severino as they showed no interest in signing the pitcher. Despite Severino having a decent run with the Mets, they are keen on starting fresh. Adding Clay Holmes to their squad is part of a new beginning.
The franchise has not talked about Sean Manaea and Jose Quintana, either. It seems like they are interested in adding some new arms to their lineup. It’s unclear what Cohen and company have offered Soto, but fans are growing tired of the Soto drama.
The Yankees are still a favorite, and the Blue Jays and Red Sox are back in the race. However, it’s believed that Soto’s free agency is finally coming to an end. The All-Star is expected to sign with a team anytime soon.
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