Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Mets Plan to Introduce Juan Soto After Winter Meetings

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are planning to introduce Juan Soto back in New York after the Winter Meetings conclude. Soto’s contract includes a full no-trade clause. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that Steve Cohen held a last-second meeting with Soto in Boca Raton, FL, and thought the star free agent would end up back with the Yankees. Heyman mentioned that the Mets’...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Sign Juan Soto to Largest Deal in Sports History

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have agreed to terms with Juan Soto on a 15-year contract worth $765 million, making it the largest deal in the history of sports. The deal includes a $75 million signing bonus and an opt-out clause after the 2029 season, though the Mets can void it if they raise Soto’s average annual salary to $55 million. The deal has a maximum value of $805 million....

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MMO Roundtable: Where Will Juan Soto Sign and for How Much?

We’re getting close to a climax in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The 26-year-old superstar has begun eliminating teams and is expected to make a decision before the Winter Meetings begin next Monday. Here’s what we think his next contract will look like. Michael Lloyd I originally thought 13 years and $651 million would secure him. However, I do believe it’ll be 14 or 15 years and...

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Acuña Goes Deep, Continues Scorching Hot Run in Winter Ball

Luisangel Acuña hasn’t missed a step since the major league season ended. The 22-year-old homered, walked twice, stole a base, and scored three runs for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan Winter League on Wednesday night. Another good night at the dish for Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña in the Venezuelan Winter League: 1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB, SB Acuña is hitting .359 with a .963...

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Morning Briefing: Munetaka Murakami Plans to Leave Japan After 2025 Season

Good morning, Mets fans! Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami said Sunday that 2025 will be his last season playing in Japan. The 24-year-old recently re-signed with the Yakult Swallows for ¥600 million ($4 million USD). Murakami won the NPB Triple Crown and Central League MVP as a 22-year-old in 2022, clubbing 56 homers with a 1.168 OPS. In 2024, he batted .244/.379/.472 with 33 homers, though he...

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