Family matters more than money. Apparently, Alex Cohen played a key role in Juan Soto’s decision to choose the Mets.
Soto’s free agency decision once had stunned the baseball world. And with all the other teams in the blend at the time, it was rather certain that he’d go towards the highest bidder.
Wait, was that how it played out though? He turned down a kind of offer that was larger than the Mets’ staggering $765 million deal.
MLB insider Andy Martino took it to X, and according to him, “multiple teams, including Boston, had a willingness to exceed [the Mets’] high offer if they knew Soto would agree.” This makes it evident that the idea of the Mets winning solely through financial power isn’t true. Interestingly, Soto was drawn to the Mets because of “the family-friendly vibe that Alex Cohen has established.”
Regarding this, per sources with direct knowledge, multiple teams, including Boston, had a willingness to exceed high offer if they knew Soto would agree. Ultimately he chose Mets in part because of family-friendly vibe that Alex Cohen has established. https://t.co/zCcuGXxL4V
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) March 7, 2025
Alex, Steve Cohen’s wife, has played a significant role in creating a welcoming environment within the organization. For Juan Soto, that’s where it all makes a difference.
While money might always be a factor, Soto’s decision is a testament that personal comfort and a sense of stability can tip the scales. The Mets didn’t just sign a star; they made him want to be a part. In today’s high-stakes free agency rivalry, that might just be the ultimate advantage.
This is a developing story…
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