Juan Soto says struggling Mets are still a playoff team
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In the midst of this chaos, Juan Soto, who signed a staggering $765 million contract with the Mets, remains optimistic about the team's playoff chances. He stated that the Mets are "100 percent" a playoff team,
The New York Mets are in the midst of a painful collapse, and fan criticism has centered squarely on their record-breaking $765 million superstar, Juan Soto. What began as anticip
Tierney’s cohost, Sal Licata, pushed back on the accusation. He argued that Soto has been in Major League Baseball for seven-plus years, and he entered the league with more of a “baby face” and has “come into his own.”
Since the Yankees and Mets were both better with Juan Soto in The Bronx, I asked Yankees officials if they’d consider a do-over and take Soto back in trade.
Nolan McLean gave the slumping Mets a boost with seven strong innings for his second career win, and New York beat the Atlanta Braves 12-7.
There are plenty of reasons why the Mets have struggled the way they have to this point in their season, especially over the past month. Juan Soto isn’t close to being a big one. Or some kind of big bust.