Juan Soto’s free agency saga has finally ended as the outfielder chose the New York Mets as his destination. There will not be any free agency news of Soto for a long time since he’s signed a 15-year deal with the Mets.
The New York Yankees were not far behind with their offer as they agreed to sign Soto for $760 million. However, their proposed deal was for 16 years. Given the numbers, it’s clear that Soto chose the Mets for an extra $5 million over a 15-year deal. Or, he never wanted to be a New York Yankee.
Soto’s signing has delighted Mets fans, but some Yankees fans are unhappy with his decision, especially since they have come this close.
The New York Yankees offer for Juan Soto was $760million for 16 years
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 9, 2024
Here’s a look at some of the fan reactions on X.
“Soto chose money over rings,” wrote one fan.
Soto chose money over rings😭💔✌️
— G (@GSmozz) December 9, 2024
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“Never really wanted to be Yankee,” another fan replied.
Never really wanted to be Yankee
— Nick Lombardi of SEScoops.com (@NickLombardiSES) December 9, 2024
“Literally everyone knew this before all of this started. Whoever offered him the most was going to land him,” one fan chimed in.
Literally everyone knew this before all of this started. Whoever offered him the most was going to land him
— cartelfan (@necartelfan) December 9, 2024
“Soto really chose the Mets for the money,” another fan replied.
Soto really chose the Mets for the money 😭😭😭
— Ben (@TheHurricaneBen) December 9, 2024
Soto wanted every last penny lol jeez
— Time Capsule Tales (@timecaptales) December 9, 2024
dead to me
— andrew huber (@andrewh82960868) December 9, 2024
Guess having judge as protection wasn’t really worth anything after all
— Matt Berry (@GolferMatt23) December 9, 2024
Most ridiculously overpaid contract. Disgusting
— Kevin Jervis (@KevinJervis920) December 9, 2024
Juan Soto’s Contract Has No Distinction For Deferred Money
Steve Cohen has gone all out to bring Soto to Queens. The Mets owner set Juan Soto’s contract with a $75 million signing bonus. Unlike Shohei Ohtani, the star slugger’s contract has no distinction for deferred money.
Ohtani has the second biggest contract, but the two-way star has $680 million in deferred money. That said, Soto has reaped the best from the Mets. Furthermore, he has a deal that would last him to the end of his career.
It’s hard to blame the Yankees and Hal Steinbrenner since they almost matched their opponent’s offer. It’s a hard day for some Yankee fans, but many believe they have better chances of signing more players than Juan Soto alone.
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