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

Over the first few weeks of the offseason, the team’s focus was completely on trying to make sure superstar outfielder Juan Soto

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.

The Yankees are no strangers to navigating high-stakes changes, and the 2025 season will be no different. With Juan Soto heading to the Mets in a blockbuster deal, the Yankees are left retooling their roster to maintain their competitive edge.

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.