“When you sit down and look at all the options, it gets to a point where it’s not about the money anymore," Juan Soto said Thursday, Dec. 12 in a press conference at Citi Field. “You try to find the best spot for you and your family, and to grow a family." Soto, 26, debuted as a 19-year-old with the Washington Nationals in 2018 and has since been one of the best hitters in baseball. He's finished in the top 10 of MVP voting five times in the past six seasons and set a career high with 41 home runs in 2024, helping the New York Yankees reach the World Series after an offseason trade from the San Diego Padres. “Today’s signing further solidifies our organizational commitment to consistent championship competitiveness,” said Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. “Not only does Juan provide historic levels of on field production, but his joy, intensity, and passion for the game mirror our budding culture." The Mets made a surprise run to the NLCS this season, losing to th...