Mike Rizzo was the first to sign MLB star Juan Soto to the Washington Nationals. The Nationals GM acquired the player when he was just 16 years old. Soto started his journey in Washinton and has been unstoppable since then.
Rizzo and the Nationals offered $400 million for Soto, but things took another turn. The slugger moved on to the San Diego Padres and signed the largest deal with the Mets. Rizzo cherishes his memories with Soto and he recently touched upon his departure from the team.
“It worked out great for both sides. The Padres were aggressive, they got what they wanted to get. We were in the market to get prospects for him. When you trade a guy like Juan Soto at his age with his service time, you better get a good haul for him. No matter what you get for him, it’s not enough,” Rizzo said.
Mike Rizzo was the first to sign Juan Soto… and the guy who traded him for a massive haul.
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"No matter what you get for him, it's not enough" pic.twitter.com/Y6CK4lx6wh
Rizzo’s words are probably right, as the entire MLB world witnessed what Soto could get. The Yankees offered the slugger $760 million, and the Mets bid the highest. Soto signed the largest contract in sports history, surpassing Shohei Ohtani. A player like Soto could easily get what he wanted.
Juan Soto Reavels The Reason Behind Tapping Francisco Alvarez’s Helmet
The former Yankees star highlighted the reasons behind tapping Francisco Alvarez’s helmet. Last year, Soto and Alvarez had a rough moment with each other. The slugger tapped Alvarez’s helmet and told him to take it easy during a game.
“We just go back and forth every time, you know, and it’s just fun battles all of the time. We’re just talking. He’s barking and saying stuff. I think I checked swing on and he said I went. I was like “no, no I didn’t,” and he’s just yelling at me and I’m like “You, take it easy,” Juan Soto said.
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Soto and Alvarez are now having a great time in Queens. Recently, a video of Soto surfaced online, in which he was seen enjoying himself with other Mets stars in the dugout. Queens seems to be the right place for Soto. He has 15 years to win championships with the team. The slugger also has an opt-out after five years.
