Juan Soto, a free agent outfielder, enters the picture, where a table with microphones waits, ready for a news conference.
“This wasn’t an easy decision,” Soto admits to the camera.
For weeks, Mets and Yankees fans had been waiting to see where the four-time All-Star would go in free agency. Were they going to find out through a video on social media?
“But after meeting with a team, it became clear where I wanted to be,” Soto went on:
The 26-year-old right fielder reaches under the table and takes out a hat. Initially, the logo is difficult to see. Is it the Yankees, the Mets, or another team he’s said to be interested in?
“That being said,” Soto continues, pulling the cap over his head and bringing the word “CELSIUS” into focus.
Soto takes a sip of the energy drink and asks, “What, you were expecting a different announcement?”
Yes! Baseball fans worldwide have been waiting weeks for Soto to sign with a franchise. They’ll have to wait a little longer, but negotiations look to be moving forward.
Here’s what we know so far.
Soto has met with at least five teams, including the Mets, Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Dodgers. And that’s it. There have been conflicting accounts on the nature of such meetings.
Yes! Baseball fans worldwide have been waiting weeks for Soto to sign with a franchise. They’ll have to wait a little longer, but negotiations look to be moving forward.
Here’s what we know so far.
Soto has met with at least five teams, including the Mets, Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Dodgers. And that’s it. There have been conflicting accounts on the nature of such meetings.
