Drama in the baseball field? Well, let us talk about Juan Soto for a minute. When someone signs a multi-million dollar contract, what is the first reaction, or what do we expect? Happiness, excitement, joy, right? Well, this time around it looks different. Sometimes in baseball and life alike, when you win, it might not bring you joy. Juan Soto seems to be still and steady, though, despite the noise around him. Juan Soto was offered a deal, not just a regular one but a life-changing deal, which was offered by the New York Mets. This decision is sensitive; it means they see a good future with the baseball player.
There is no clarity with Juan Soto’s situation. It is causing confusion
“Yay!” As some are celebrating, not everyone is happy. Juan Soto’s situation is not clear. You know, we have players such as Luke Weaver, who recently signed a 3-year, $39M deal, and everything was okay. But months after Juan Soto’s situation, something is off, and we want to decipher it real quick. Behind the scenes, there seems to be someone or some people getting cold feet.
Additionally, it seems like Mets supporters had another expectation and did not see this one coming. There is a lot of hesitation, and in such a situation where a player is promised such a deal and then it starts getting cold, imagine the effect it will have on him. The self-doubt and mental pressure – while the league is working on it, we do not know what will happen next.
It was thought that Juan Soto’s historic $765 million Mets agreement would make all the difference
Juan Soto was considered an asset when he was signed by the New York Mets. As a young player, in his prime, showing a lot of full potential and playing his A-game, the Mets thought, “If we land this one, all our troubles will go away.” And they could be correct. I mean, his exceptional on-base percentage, deft fielding, and hitting eye beyond his years made the argument clear.
However, something is making everyone feel nervous. This is why Soto’s performance seems to be delayed and not good enough to push the team where they want it to be. The team is not positioned highly, and because people always have something to say, they are now claiming that perhaps this long-term contract was a mistake and an abrupt decision. But are these not the people who supported this decision in the first place?
They are getting cold feet and are uncertain because
- Juan Soto aside, the Mets are just not performing well. He cannot carry the entire team alone. He needs the teamwork and effort to push as well.
- There is so much pressure to prove a point.
- Due to Juan Soto’s huge contract, it might limit the team from outsourcing other great players who can contribute to the team.
This is what Juan Soto said,
“It’s different. You’re treated differently.”
So, they are not happy with Juan Soto. Then what is the next move? Perhaps there is a catch. Maybe he might not even finish through the contract; then perhaps trade him for another player. While it might seem like he will push the team further, it is just a lot of drama. Take, for example, when the Dodgers called up veteran pitcher Chris Stratton and sent rising talent Bobby Miller back to Triple-A. This has been a lot to take in for Juan Soto, and his mental health is at stake as well. He is only 26, trying to figure it all out, and this happened? Either way, the baseball player has risen and has grown to be one of the best so far.
