Steve Cohen says Mets remain ‘engaged’ with Pete Alonso: ‘Hopefully, we’ll get there’

Steve Cohen says Mets remain ‘engaged’ with Pete Alonso: ‘Hopefully, we’ll get there’

Speaking at Citi Field on Thursday after Juan Soto‘s introductory news conference, Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed optimism about the possibility of retaining Pete Alonso. Cohen told reporters the Mets are “still engaged” with Alonso. “Hopefully, we’ll get there,” he said. Alonso has been meeting with teams as he entertains where to play in 2025 … Read more

Boras on Soto Deal: Deferred Money Wasn’t Going to Happen

Boras on Soto Deal: Deferred Money Wasn’t Going to Happen

The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at a news conference on Thursday at his new place of employment in Queens, not too far from the Bronx where he spent last season starring for the New York Yankees. The four-time All-Star has officially joined the Mets after signing a record 15-year, $765 million deal. The … Read more

Where might Nolan Arenado be traded? Breaking down the emerging market for the St. Louis third baseman

Where might Nolan Arenado be traded? Breaking down the emerging market for the St. Louis third baseman

Baseball’s annual winter meetings began Sunday with the monumental free-agent signing of Juan Soto by the New York Mets and concluded Wednesday with Boston’s blockbuster trade to acquire ace left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. After a busy week across the industry, it’s clear that the free-agent and trade markets have been fully … Read more

Juan Soto had no correspondence with Yankees players during free agency: ‘I didn’t talk to any of those guys’

Juan Soto had no correspondence with Yankees players during free agency: ‘I didn’t talk to any of those guys’

Juan Soto was officially introduced as a member of the New York Mets during a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday after signing a record-shattering 15-year, $765 million free agent contract. Many New York Yankees fans are still stunned that Soto didn’t re-sign with the team after winning 94 games alongside talent including Aaron … Read more

Steve Cohen: Signing Juan Soto ‘accelerates’ Mets’ World Series goal

Steve Cohen: Signing Juan Soto ‘accelerates’ Mets’ World Series goal

Coming off a winning season and a deep postseason run, Steve Cohen described the signing of outfielder Juan Soto as an accelerant in the Mets’ quest to end a now 38-year World Series drought. “I’m excited by the Mets’ future,” Cohen said at Thursday’s introductory news conference. “I think this accelerates our goal of winning … Read more

Mets explain how they got the Juan Soto deal done

Mets explain how they got the Juan Soto deal done

On Thursday, the Mets held an introductory news conference for Juan Soto, the most sought after free agent of the offseason, after he signed a massive deal to join the Mets for the next 15 years. The moment was a seminal one in the history of the franchise, not only for landing the most notable … Read more

‘I didn’t talk to any of those guys’: Juan Soto had no correspondence with Yankee players during free agency

Juan Soto had no correspondence with Yankees players during free agency: ‘I didn’t talk to any of those guys’

Juan Soto was officially introduced as a member of the New York Mets during a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday after signing a record-shattering 15-year, $765 million free agent contract. Many New York Yankees fans are still stunned that Soto didn’t re-sign with the team after winning 94 games alongside talent including Aaron … Read more