Juan Soto's Mega Deal Sparks Debate on MLB Spending
TL;DR
Juan Soto has signed a record-breaking $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets, making it the largest in pro sports history. Padres manager Mike Shildt humorously compared Soto's $51 million annual salary to Judge Judy's $47 million earnings in 2012, highlighting the magnitude of the deal. Soto, who had an impressive season with a .989 OPS and 41 home runs, is expected to boost the Mets' lineup, aiming for their first World Series win since 1986.
- Padres’ Mike Shildt finds some Juan Soto contract perspective: ‘Judge Judy was making $47 million’ New York Post
- Yanks 'proud' of Soto offer; don't regret trade ESPN
- Column | Steve Cohen has stupid money, but this Juan Soto deal might be foolish The Washington Post
- In the wake of Juan Soto's megadeal with Mets, Shohei Ohtani looks like quite the bargain Yahoo Sports
- Could Yankees have tried to match Mets' winning offer for Juan Soto? Bombers reportedly 'hit their limit' CBS Sports
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