Author: Allison Waxman

Luisangel Acuña’s Sizzling Winter Comes at Key Time

Luisangel Acuña’s tenure with the Mets, while short, hasn’t been all rainbows and butterflies. After coming over to New York in the Max Scherzer trade in July 2023 from the Rangers organization, the brother of NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. never found his footing in the Mets’ minor league organization. The 22-year-old hit .277/.369/.426/.795 between High-A and Double-A in 2022,...

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MMO Roundtable: Reactions to Soto Joining the Mets

The Decision (2024) has been made. The Mets and generational talent Juan Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract late Sunday evening, sending shockwaves throughout the league and sports community. The contract, with a $75 million signing bonus, is the richest contract ever handed out in professional sports history. The New York Mets not only elevated their status heading into 2025 and...

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Report: Max Fried, Yankees Agree To Eight-Year, $218 Million Deal

After missing out on Juan Soto, the Yankees pivoted to Plan B quickly. Those plans included bolstering their rotation with southpaw Max Fried. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the two sides agreed to an eight-year, $218 million contract pending a physical. It is the largest contract for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history and the fourth-largest contract for a starting pitcher.  According to...

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How the Mets Landed Juan Soto

Pinch yourself, it’s real. The Mets did sign superstar outfielder Juan Soto to a franchise-altering 15-year, $765 million contract Sunday evening. Soto’s contract not only eclipsed Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million deal he signed in the 2023 offseason, but it’s the largest contract in professional sports history. After being one of the most sought-after free agents...

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Mets, Steve Cohen Reach New Heights With Soto Deal

In case you missed it, the Mets and superstar outfielder Juan Soto agreed to the largest professional contract in professional sports history Sunday night. The 15-year, $765 million deal includes no deferred money but incentives that could reach the total deal to $800 million. Soto has an opt-out after the fifth year, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The signing ushers another new era...

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