Part 4/8:
The Contract Question
The discourse around Soto inevitably turns to contracts. With a hypothetical estimation of $50 million a year for 14 years, many fans and experts agree that the Mets must be prepared to outbid the competition—especially rival teams like the Yankees. Musing on social media reactions, many fans claim they would go as far as it takes to sign Soto, which suggests a cultural readiness for a potentially historic contract.
Roberts encourages the Mets to adopt an "Eyes Wide Open" approach, recognizing that long-term commitments often have unpredictable outcomes. However, he insists the opportunity to land Soto is one worth the risk, given his transformative potential for the franchise.