Soto didn't make his decision to join the Mets lightly as he gathered with his family to come to a conclusion. The Mets won out, largely because of Cohen's investment in the franchise and Soto's belief in the team's long-term future. They edged their crosstown rival New York Yankees who began the process as the No. 1 team in Soto's mind.

The Juan Soto signing is paying dividends for the New York Mets, as the team has sold out of all season ticket packages.

Soto’s been generous in the advice he provides these players and in the friendship he offers them, but now he’s offering gifts. The two walk over shyly and begin searching for a pair of their own. “He invited us over and asked if we wanted one and gave us each a pair,