Soto says he has been impressed by the Mets' commitment to winning over the past few years.
Juan Soto is officially a member of the New York Mets and has now revealed why he made the decision he did in free agency.
During his introductory press conference on Thursday, the 26-year-old superstar was asked why he chose the Mets and what pushed them over the top. His answer was simple. "The Mets is a great organization," Soto said. "What they have done in the past couple years showing all of the ability to keep winning, to keep growing a team, to try to grow a dynasty is one of the most important things, What you were seeing from the other side was unbelievable.""The Mets is a great organization. They have all of the ability to keep winning, to try to grow a dynasty. What you were seeing from the other side was unbelievable.
Since Steve Cohen took over ownership of the Mets, the franchise has spent a ton of money. That investment is obviously part of why Soto sees the team having a bright future long-term.Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024.
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