The New York Mets’ offseason has been an undeniable success. We can quibble with the logic of David Stearns’ more marginal additions, but adding Juan Soto — even on a “risky” $765 million contract — is a singular achievement for the little brothers of NYC.
Steve Cohen has one goal and one goal only: to prove his wealth in the face of stiff MLB competition. Other teams are boosting their payroll, such as the Dodgers and Yankees, but no team can outspend a determined Mets front office. If the team from Queens has its sights set on a free agent, very little can stand in their way.
