I heard a WFAN caller say the Mets should spend at least one billion dollars on a Soto contract if they have to. "An offer he can't refuse."
It could happen ... not the billion-dollar part ... but Soto could sign with the Mets. Money talks.
But a .400 team does not have the upper hand over a .700 team.
Which is good.
It's better to have a team full of bad players who are angry about being on the worst team in baseball than to have a team full of bad players who are not angry about being on the worst team in baseball.
"'I'm ready to come back tomorrow if they want me here,' López said.
The Mets apparently do not want López around, as SNY's Andy Martino reported shortly after the reliever's rant Wednesday that the 31-year-old López will be designated for assignment."
What happened to free speech in America. anyway?
He had earned the benefit of the doubt long ago, but I can understand those who were worried about his foot injury.
Now look at him.
A 1.000+ OPS and on pace for about 50 HRs and 125 RBIs.
No one wants to hear the owner say stupid things.
I think the Yankees have a good chance to sign Soto long-term, but why don't we first get through this season? See what happens.
Steinbrenner has quite the keen sense of marketing, doesn't he?
"Don't get your hope too high, Yankee fans. I've got my eye on marginal ROI, and I may have to move some financial levers in an undesirable direction."
"The Atlanta Braves were one out away from ending their 30-year no-hitter drought Saturday at Citi Field. Then J.D. Martinez stepped to the plate.
The New York Mets' designated hitter spoiled the Braves' bid with a first-pitch solo home run off closer Raisel Iglesias with two outs in the ninth inning. The heroics marked the veteran Martinez's first home run as a Met. New York, however, lost 4-1."
When is the ticker tape parade?
It's even better if the left-fielder throws down his glove in anger.
Of course, Soto is the team's MVP.
Also, Holmes is kind of the team's MVP.