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Soto’s contract highlights the relentless pursuit of talent in Major League Baseball, particularly in the context of lucrative offers. The New York Yankees' earlier proposal of $760 million over 16 years was matched by Soto’s desire for more security in a less pressured environment, resulting in his monumental contract with the Mets. Given the breakdown of his salary, Soto stands to earn approximately $6,000 an hour for the next 15 years—a staggering figure that puts professional sports salaries into a new perspective.