Juan Soto finally got what he wanted from Hal Steinbrenner in Yankees meeting
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Juan Soto finally got what he wanted from Hal Steinbrenner in Yankees meeting

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner made a “great pitch” to mega-star free-agent hitter Juan Soto, according to a friend, so whether they re-sign Soto or not – and the Soto Sweepstakes are wide open between a possible final five teams (and maybe a sixth) — the Yankees accomplished what they needed…

Luis Severino eyeing multiyear contract after rejecting Mets’ qualifying offer
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Luis Severino eyeing multiyear contract after rejecting Mets’ qualifying offer

Luis Severino stayed healthy, but do the Mets trust what they saw last season enough to extend the relationship for potentially the next four or five years? The right-hander on Tuesday rejected the club’s qualifying offer worth $21.05 million for next season, crystalizing that any return to Queens for Severino…

Mets expect Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea to decline qualifying offers
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Mets expect Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea to decline qualifying offers

The Mets will receive official answers Tuesday from three free agents to which qualifying offers were extended. Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea and Luis Severino all received a qualifying offer from the team — valued at $21.05 million for next season. All three are expected to formally reject the offer ahead…

Steve Cohen, Mets have ‘very detailed’ meeting with Juan Soto in California
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Steve Cohen, Mets have ‘very detailed’ meeting with Juan Soto in California

Mets owner Steve Cohen led a contingent of high-ranking Mets official to meet with superstar free agent hitter Juan Soto Saturday in Orange County, The Post has learned. All early signs suggest the meeting went extremely well, and the Mets remain viewed as one of the favorites for the services…

The delicate prospect decisions Yankees face before Rule 5 draft
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The delicate prospect decisions Yankees face before Rule 5 draft

The Rule 5 draft is a joy to prospect watchers and a burden to the Yankees. The Yankees’ minor league system is deep, and the annual minor league draft penalizes depth. Each winter, prospects who have reached certain professional-experience thresholds and who have not yet received a shot — who…

Francisco Lindor spotted at LAX — is he joining Mets’ Juan Soto meeting?
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Francisco Lindor spotted at LAX — is he joining Mets’ Juan Soto meeting?

Francisco Lindor was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday night as the Mets are preparing to meet with superstar free agent Juan Soto and his agent Scott Boras in Southern California. But was the National League MVP finalist there to join owner Steve Cohen for his sales…