McPherson subsequently blasted Soto for signing a record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets rather than stay in pinstripes. Conversely, Judge inked a nine-year, $360 million extension in December 2022 and, given his status as the 33-year-old Yankees captain, will likely finish his career in the Bronx.

Soto said the Red Sox were among the teams at the top of his list this offseason. “It was pretty fun, they showed a lot of love,” Soto told The Athletic regarding the negotiations.

Alan Hahn and Bart Scott discuss whether the Mets are having remorse over Juan Soto's huge contract.