Steve Cohen wanted the Juan Soto in Queens at all costs. The 26-year-old phenom inked a massive 15-year, $765-million contract with his new team. The assumption that Soto only signed with the New York Mets because of the money was put to rest by Soto himself.

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T he Juan Soto free agency was one of the most anticipated in baseball history. It was expected to deliver historic results and did just that. He signed a massive 15-year, $765M d

Juan Soto is a couple of months removed from inking the largest contract in pro sports history, but the Mets' right fielder revealed other bidders presented more lucrative offers.

Juan Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets this offseason. It was the largest contract ever handed out to a professional athlete based on total value.

During a recent chat with Abriendo Sports, Soto interestingly said his choosing the Mets this past offseason was a "collective decision."