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With the confirmation from ESPN's Jeff Passan, the magnitude of Soto's contract is not lost on anyone. Not only does this deal make Soto an MVP-caliber player for the Mets for the next 15 years, but it also means the Phillies will have to face him numerous times a season. The weight of this signing is felt most deeply within the context of the National League East division, where a revitalized Mets team is now a serious threat to the Phillies' chances for success.