Mets' Juan Soto says he hasn't spoken to any of his former Yankees teammates since losing in the World Series

The New York Mets outbid the New York Yankees on Thursday to acquire new superstar Juan Soto.

During the introductory press conference, a reporter asked if Soto had talked with his former Yankees teammates throughout the free agency process.

“I haven't talked to any of those players. I talked to them until the end of the playoffs, the playoffs. But then I went through this process. I haven't talked to any of those players,” Soto said.

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In the press conference after winning the AL MVP award, Aaron Judge said he had not spoken to Juan Soto since the World Series ended.

“The best thing to do is really give them space,” the judge said, according to FOX Sports. “I've talked to him all season and he understands how we feel about him. And most importantly, now we can let him do his thing with his family. , I think it's about praying about it, talking about it with people, and making the decision that's right for him,'' and his family. ”

The bid for the 26-year-old fell to a crosstown rival, with the Mets acquiring the free agent rights.

The Mets gave Soto the richest contract in professional sports history, a 15-year, $765 million deal (more than $800 million with an escalator).

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New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto shakes hands with team owner Steve Cohen in front of general manager David Stearns during a press conference at Citi Field. (Brad Penner/Imagine Images)

If Soto chooses to opt out of the system, which allows players to opt out after five seasons, the Mets could opt out by paying Soto $55 million per season for the remainder of his contract.

The jump to $55 million per year is a $4 million increase from the $51 million per year Soto will receive during the first five years of his contract.

In addition to becoming the highest-paid player in baseball history, Soto will also receive a luxury suite at the ballpark for his family, four premium seats for home games, and security for him and his family, according to the New York Post. It turns out.

Last season, Soto finished third in AL MVP voting after posting the best hitting of his career in front of the judges.

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New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto spoke to the media during his induction press conference at Citi Field. (Brad Penner/Imagine Images)

The four-time All-Star batted .288, with 41 home runs and 129 walks, second only to Judge.

His performances were pivotal in the ALDS and ALCS during the Yankees' run to the World Series, highlighted by his game-clinching overtime game-winning home run against the Cleveland Guardians.

Soto will now take his talents to town, solidifying the top of the Mets' lineup alongside Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos.

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