Juan Soto's Free Agency Decision Looms

Juan Soto's impending free agency has made headlines, with the New York Mets emerging as potential favorites to sign him, largely due to a personal meeting between Soto and Mets owner Steve Cohen, where Soto presented Cohen with a rare autographed baseball. Chris Russo suggested that this gesture indicates a strong personal connection, giving the Mets an edge over other contenders like the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers. The latest odds from Bovada place the Mets at -125 to sign Soto, while the Yankees follow closely at +110. Soto's impressive performance in the previous season, including 41 home runs, has made him a highly sought-after player, with his agent requesting initial offers from teams by Thanksgiving. As negotiations unfold, Soto's potential contract could rival or exceed Shohei Ohtani’s record deal, making him one of the most valuable free agents in MLB history. The decision on his future team is expected to be made around the MLB winter meetings in early December.