Chances are high for Soto Metz, "'Boras, take it to every offer Cohen and listen to the final amount.'" U.S. media...more than $700 million
Dec 07, 2024
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With the Soto scramble in the final stages ahead of the Major League Winter Meeting, the Mets are expected to make the highest bet as expected, which is expected to lead to a contract.
The Athletic reporter Ken Rosenthal appeared on a local podcast 'Fair Territoy' on the 7th (Korea time) and said, "I think the Mets will give their last response. In my opinion, the next step that (agent) Scott Boras and Soto should do is {with all the offers they received}It's about going to the Mets owner, Steve Cohen. "And 'OK, we're in this situation. What do you want? Do you want to spend the highest amount? Do you want to go further? 'Tell me what you want, and ask for your opinion.'"
In other words, Soto summarizes the terms of the contract he received from all clubs and shows it to Cohen, allowing him to make the final offer in an absolutely favorable situation. Cohen reportedly offered Soto $50 million more than any offer.
Reporter Rosenthal also made an observation that the New York Yankees were naturally eliminated as the Mets emerged as a leading club to sign Soto.
Contrary to popular speculation, he said, `I understand that the Yankees have not received any special treatment in this scramble. The only criterion will be who spent the highest amount (not the original team premium), and that's likely to be the Mets."
But Rosenthal says "A lot of things can happen. The Mets are right up front, but Soto's decision could still surprise everyone"I didn't rule out that he could make an unexpected choice.
The fan media that delivered Rosenthal's remarks 'Essential Sports' said, 'With Soto looking into all the offers, no one knows who is leading the $750 million war or how far this bet will go up. ' Rosenthal said the Mets will be the team with the highest amount, not the Yankees. Boras said it would enter the final phase of the bet.
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ESPN reporter Jeff Bankruptcy said of Soto's FA negotiations on the 5th, `What we know at this point is that the final amount will exceed at least $600 million. We could probably see a contract worth more than $700 million. "We'll know what Soto's decision is no later than the start of the winter meeting in Dallas."
In the meantime, the Yankees seem to be doing the last 'Eupso' on Soto.
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner recently said of his relationship with Soto, `We didn't know each other very well. I was told that Soto was in a different area from the others in the clubhouse. If you have a player like that, I don't want to step in and pull him aside and drag him to Aaron Boone's room for a conversation. "But we talked about that in California. If he stays with us next year, I've made it clear that the relationship I want is one with Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge. I sent such a message to Soto."
He promised Soto that he would actively communicate with him. It means that they will be treated like players representing the team, just like existing star Judge and Cole.
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According to MLB.com , the Yankees had virtual meetings with starters Corbin Burns and Max Fried and asked them to tour Yankee Stadium in person. In addition, he is also interested in Willy Adames, who is considered the best infielder in the FA.
Steinbrenner plans to reduce payroll from $314.8 million this year to less than $301 million next year. In other words, they don't have much financial leeway. As a result, we are looking into not only the FA but also the trade market. If Soto fails to renew his contract, some predict that he will pursue a trade with Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger.
Steinbrenner said "I'll tell you for sure, Soto believes he enjoyed playing baseball on our team. He is close to Aaron Judge and also to Aaron Boone. We'll see how it goes, but in the end he has to do what's best for him and his family," he added.
The Major League Winter Meeting will be held in Dallas, Texas from the 10th to the 12th. Soto is expected to agree on a contract on the 10th when the winter meeting begins.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
