Mets And Alonso Needed Each Other
NEW YORK, NY — Pete Alonso needed the New York Mets and they needed him. Late Wednesday night, the contract drama concluded when Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million deal that will pay him $30 million this year, with a player option for $24 million in 2026. So Mets fans are content, Alonso the homegrown […]
Steinbrenner Giving In To Dodgers?
Yankee fans did not want to hear owner Hal Steinbrenner say it will be difficult to compete with spending habits of the World Series champion Dodgers. Then again this is a different era when the late George Steinbrenner would continue to spend as the Yankees were known as “The Evil Empire.” But that was George […]
Time To Sign Alonso
Perhaps Pete Alonso signs a contract with the Mets in a matter of days. Then again the length and how much could extend into the new year or a month before the start of spring training. Regardless, Alonso is one of few remaining free agent first basemen without a team. So every Mets fan waits. […]
This Was Soto And Baseball Economics
NEW YORK, NY — Juan Soto chose the Mets and became the richest professional athlete among major sports leagues because owner Steve Cohen put a luxury suite clause in his $765 million dollar long term contract, that from accounts was his decision to bypass the Yankees and a similar offer. We do know the 26-year-old […]
Mets Land Soto: What’s Next?
There’s a left field porch near the upper deck at Citi Field. I take breaks from the press box and walk to the porch with a view of the Bronx and LaGuardia Airport. So where am I going with this? Of course it’s about Juan Soto. It was Soto and his free agency as I […]
Mets Win Soto Sweepstakes, Reasons Why It’ll Work and Reasons It Won’t
Word just broke earlier per Jeff Passan that the New York Mets will be the new home for 2024 prize free agent Juan Soto, going from the crosstown Yankees to the 7 train to Queens on a massive 15 year/$765 million dollar deal with NO deferrals, making him the first 50+ million dollar a year […]
Other Options Without Soto
Interesting talk at the Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends with speculation about Juan Soto. And if the Yankees or Mets lose out on Soto where do they go from there? Of course it’s about Soto and will continue to be. Soto talk is interesting, as I say he changes the complexion of a lineup. […]