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.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is revealing some of the strategy used to lure Juan Soto to the team in free agency.

Juan Soto is anticipating a challenging welcome from Yankees fans when he returns to the Bronx as a Mets player. Amidst the move, Soto maintains respe