Juan Soto picked the Mets over the Yankees this offseason, prompting many to wonder whether it was only about the money.

Following Juan Soto's move to their city rivals, the New York Yankees are banking on their roster of four MVP-caliber players to erase the bitter sting as they prepare for the 2025 MLB season. Four MVPs are better than one—or at least that’s the hope for New York Yankees fans following Juan Soto‘s move to the New York Mets.

In his recent “The Mayor’s Office” episodes, Casey has discussed the player movement around the league and touched on Soto’s impact. During those segments, he provided some dubious rationalization for Yankees fans on why losing Soto, who got 15 years and $765 million from the Mets, won’t hurt so much.

It’s becoming increasingly evident that Juan Soto’s decision to sign with the Mets was pushed over the finish line by the Amazin’s emphasis on family and what they could do to welcome the superstar slugger’s crew into the fold.

The New York Mets have continued their high-spending offseason following Juan Soto's arrival from the Bronx - agreeing a deal to bring pitcher Sean Manaea back to Flushing