How the New York Mets can justify paying one player $765 million

Earlier this year, Steve Cohen laid out his principles as the owner of the New York Mets, saying it was a “philanthropic” endeavor, in an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin.

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The Mets just invested $765 million in their glow up. Can they be bigger than the Yankees?

Mets owner Steve Cohen's splashy investment in superstar Juan Soto came at the expense of their cross-town rivals. But can they
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Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal with the Mets — biggest in sports history

Soto, 26, was considered this offseason's top free agent, valued as much for his elite skills on the field as for his age.
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Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract
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What's next for Mets after Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal? How New York needs to build around superstar

The Mets got their slugger, but their winter can't be done yet
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Juan Soto to join Mets on record 15-year, $765 million deal, reports say

Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports.
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Juan Soto beats Shohei Ohtani to top list of best-paid MLB players with new $765 million Mets contract

Soto is headed to Queens for the next 15 years
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Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told AP

Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told AP
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Juan Soto Is Said to Be Joining New York Mets on 15-Year, $765 Million Megadeal

The former Yankees slugger will become the highest-paid player in the history of baseball.
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How the New York Mets can justify paying one player $765 million

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The Mets just invested $765 million in their glow up. Can they be bigger than the Yankees?

Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal with the Mets — biggest in sports history

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says

What's next for Mets after Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal? How New York needs to build around superstar

Juan Soto to join Mets on record 15-year, $765 million deal, reports say

Juan Soto beats Shohei Ohtani to top list of best-paid MLB players with new $765 million Mets contract

Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told AP

Juan Soto Is Said to Be Joining New York Mets on 15-Year, $765 Million Megadeal

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