Juan Soto infuriates Yankees fans with inflammatory Mets comment
After his contract with the Yankees expired, Soto has controversially moved to the other side of the New York divide with the Mets.
Juan Soto’s arrival at the New York Mets continues to make waves, as the player signed an unprecedented 15-year contract worth $765 million, a record-breaking figure in Major League Baseball.
After his contract with the New York Yankees ended, Soto explored free agency. He posted impressive stats during the 2024 regular season, maintaining a batting average of .288/.419/.569 with 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, and 128 runs scored.
In the postseason, he also showcased his skills with an OPS of 1.160, four home runs, and a batting line of .429/.556/.857.
During his unveiling with the Mets, Soto stirred controversy by suggesting that the Mets have a significant presence in New York, comparable to the Yankees’ popularity.
Soto: “New York is a Mets town”
“New York has been a Mets town for a long time. I think we just need to take it to the next level. Championships will ultimately decide if it’s a Yankees or Mets town,” Soto remarked.
Signing with the Mets, the Yankees’ city rivals, and their opponents in the “Subway Series,” has see the Dominican receive plenty of criticism, even in New York’s sports media.
In response to his statement, sports analyst Rich Eisen fired back at the new Mets player.
“What is he talking about? Juan, I’ve been in New York City for 55 years. Man, get out of here. Get out of here with your words. It’s like saying Los Angeles is a Clippers town. Get out of here. Is it a Mets city? Yeah, in your head. He only lived the Yankee life for a year,” Eisen declared.
“Guess what? For 100 years, there have been many Yankees championships, and the Mets only have 1969 and 1986. Get out of here, Soto,” he added.
During free agency, several other teams showed interest in acquiring Soto’s services, in addition to the Mets. The Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox all attempted to sign the 26-year-old but their efforts fell short.
Original article written by Edward Gonzaga, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.
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