The million-dollar deal that Juan Soto changed history
With a staggering 15-year, $765 million contract, Juan Soto became one of the highest-paid players in baseball history.
However, his departure from the Bronx was anything but well-received, as Yankees fans wasted no time expressing their outrage.
The reception for Juan Soto with Mets and Yankees fans at Clover Park pic.twitter.com/1PvTB1We0H
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The talented outfielder Juan Soto, who joined the Yankees from the San Diego Padres in 2023, made a significant impact in his short time with the team, hitting 41 home runs and driving in 109 runs.
Nevertheless, his choice to accept the Mets offer over the Yankees’ $760 million proposal has ignited a wave of backlash in the Bronx.
The Bronx doesn’t forgive, Yankees fans unleash their fury
The announcement of Juan contract with the Mets provoked a visceral reaction from Yankees fans.
Some burned his jersey, while others flooded social media with messages of betrayal and frustration.
Juan Soto comment that “New York has been a Mets city for a while” only poured fuel on the fire of resentment among Yankees supporters.
His first matchup against his former team in a spring training game already gave a preview of the hostility to come.
While Mets fans cheered him on, Yankees supporters didn’t hesitate to boo. Aware of what awaits him, Juan Soto admitted he “expects the worst” when he steps into Yankee Stadium on May 16 for the highly anticipated series between the two teams.
The rivalry between the Yankees and Mets has always been intense, but with Juan now in the mix, this season is shaping up to be more electrifying than ever.
