Yankees and Mets Owners Vie for Juan Soto in Free Agency Showdown

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner is set to meet with free-agent outfielder Juan Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, in California, following a similar meeting arranged by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. Soto is seeking to understand team owners' commitment to building a winning team around him. Steinbrenner's visit, which follows Cohen's, could provide strategic insights into the Mets' intentions, potentially influencing Soto's decision. The meeting underscores the competitive nature of securing Soto, reminiscent of Steinbrenner's previous involvement in re-signing Aaron Judge.