Historic Contract Countdown! 'Soto Secures $750 Million' Optout is a bonus...The Mets spent the most money
Dec 09, 2024
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New York Post columnist John Heyman reported on the 9th (Korean time) 'With five teams, including the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, participating in the Juan Soto Derby, two teams in New York raised the conditions to $710 million to $730 million, the highest in the major leagues' conclusion is expected in a day or two'
Heyman then said, `Both teams are quite serious, suggesting multiple revisions to the conditions It ended up beating Ohtani's $700 million record, he said, adding that the Mets" conditions are a little higher so far, but there is no significant difference.
Another well-known journalist, USA Today Bob Nightingale, also said, `Two sources familiar with the situation said Juan Soto is set to sign a massive contract worth $700 million as well as $750 million.' He signed a 14- or 15-year contract for an average annual salary of $47 million, surpassing Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers last winter. It also included the right to exercise the opt-out right after a few seasons'
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The Nightingale reporter continued, "'While the Mets remain the most likely club, the Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox have all bet more than $700 million on the same terms and conditions as the Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Boston Red Sox.'" In particular, if the San Diego Padres trade All-Star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr., his 14-year, $340 million contract suddenly became very affordable,' he commented.
It emphasized that Tatis Jr., who is just three months younger than Soto, signed a 14-year contract in February 2021 is less than half of this Soto contract.
Soto was offered a 15-year, $440 million contract in July 2022, when he was with the Washington Nationals, but he immediately refused and traded to San Diego. Then, while discussing an extension contract after the end of last year's season, the negotiations fizzled and were traded to the Yankees because San Diego owner Peter Seidler passed away. After making career-high performances with 41 home runs, 109 RBIs and 128 points this season, Soto, who became a 'Freedom Body', increased his ransom by $300 million in two years.
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The Dodgers, which do not need Soto as much as competing clubs, have offered conditions that easily exceed $600 million, but it is known that Soto is not interested in.
In the end, Soto is mainly focused on the Mets and Yankees, but it seems that he is considering the final proposal of four teams, including Toronto and Boston. A conclusion may be reached during the Major League Winter Meeting, which starts on the 10th in Dallas, Texas.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
