Multiple outlets report that the Mets have outbid the Yankees for the superstar, power-hitting, Scott Boras-represented outfielder with a record 15-year, $765 million contract. But did the Mets come away a winner? Why this smacks of Texas’ disastrous 2000 signing of Alex Rodriguez that burdened the Rangers for years. Plus, what the deal means for small market teams, how the Yankees lost this bidding war, and an alleged incident with team security that may have moved the needle for Soto.
“Twenty-four years later, in the same town, the same hotel, the same agent, only a different player, a new team and a whole lot more money.”
DALLAS — This is the exact spot where it happened, turning the baseball world upside down, leaving executives fuming, and publicly threatening that it would forever ruin the sport. It led to the firing of a respected general manager one year later. It contributed to an owner suffering financial woes …
Plus, small-market moaning, Yankees' security gaffe, and more.
Star's departure a devastating blow to the defending AL-champions.
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