Could Mets Land Not One, But Two Blockbuster Free Agents This Winter?

The New York Mets could be on the verge of a historic spending spree. Could they find a way to land both Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes this winter?

The New York Mets outperformed 2024 expectations by finishing two wins away from reaching the World Series. Team owner Steve Cohen might be ready to drop a historic amount of money on top free agents to help his team reach the next level. Could the Mets find a way to land both outfielder Juan Soto and starting pitcher Corbin Burnes?New York's interest in Soto has been well-established for months.

's Joe Pantorno thinks president of baseball operations David Stearns can get it done, but it won't be cheap.He's predicting the Mets will reel in Soto on a 13-year, $650 million deal and Burnes for seven years at $210 million. That'd be an incredible $860 million shopping spree for two players with more roster holes to fill.However, Pantorno thinks New York signing Soto and Burnes will result in losing homegrown slugger Pete Alonso.

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