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š² Soto signs record $765 Million deal
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December 10, 2024
ā¾ļø Baseball
Soto signs 15-year $765 Million deal
The New York Mets and superstar outfielder Juan Soto agreed on a 15-year, $765 million contract in what's believed to be the most lucrative deal in team sports history.
Mets owner Steve Cohen has never been shy about opening his checkbook, having shelled out an MLB-high $341.8 million for his 40-man roster in the 2024 season, according to Baseball Prospectus data.
Soto's move from the Bronx to Queens marks another bold move by Mets ownership to emerge from a massive shadow cast by the nearby Yankees.
Soto drove in 109 runs for the Yankees, making for a powerful trio with American League MVP Aaron Judge (144) and Giancarlo Stanton (72).
MLB Commissioner meets with officials ahead of vote
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred met with Pinellas County officials Monday to discuss the stalled decision on public financing for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium.
County Administrator Barry Burton said he and County Commission chairperson Kathleen Peters met with Manfred to ātalk through the situation.ā He said Manfred requested the meeting and it was arranged through Petersā office. They met at the Lealman Exchange Community Center and no one from the Rays was present.
The County Commission will meet Dec. 17 to consider whether to approve taking out bonds to finance $312.5 million for a portion of the stadium costs.
āIt went fine,ā Peters, a supporter of the deal, told a reporter in a text. āHe spoke of his support of the deal and the fans.ā
š Basketball
Preseason games to be played in China
The National Basketball Association and Sands China Ltd. today announced a multiyear collaboration to bring NBA China Games to Macao, beginning in 2025 when the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games on Friday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 12 at The Venetian Arena.
The NBA and Sands will conduct interactive fan activities, NBA Cares community outreach initiatives, and lifestyle events that will bring the NBA experience to fans in Macao throughout the year, including an NBA Fan Day during the week of the games that will feature celebrity performances and the opportunity to watch the teams, celebrities and influencers participate in oncourt activities and skills competitions.