The Mets are expected to be heavily involved in the sweepstakes for a generational hitter.
This was Rodriguez's response after he asked by fellow analyst Kevin Burkhardt about how he would improve the Mets.
“Look, the Red Sox broke the curse with getting this guy,” Rodriguez said while pointing to fellow analyst and Red Sox legend David Ortiz. “Today’s ‘this guy’ is Juan Soto. You get Juan Soto in a three-year process and start again.” Some hard-hitting analysis from David Ortiz, A-Rod and Derek Jeter during MLB on Fox’s “How do you fix the Mets?” segment:, having spent 12 seasons in the Bronx after being acquired from the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster trade; this is not unlike what the Yankees did over the offseason with Soto. However, Rodriguez also grew up a Mets fan, so a response like this does carry legitimate weight even if it comes at the expense of his former team.
Soto has missed the last two games with left forearm inflammation, but he is one of the heavy favorites to be named AL MVP this season; he's hitting .318/.424/.603 with17 home runs, a 191 wRC+, and 4.1 fWAR. However, he is a free agent after the season, and is expected to receive a record-setting contract.
The Mets are currently 28-36 and in 4th place in the NL East, but getting a player like Soto after the season can instantly change their fortunes. They will have to bid against the Yankees, who are the most valuable franchise in MLB by revenue, but with the wealthiest owner in the league in Steve Cohen, the Mets certainly have the opportunity to lure him away.Joe Najarian is a Rutgers University graduate from the Class of 2022.
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