Mets president David Stearns anticipated Juan Sotoâs acquisition well before the December deal, revealing insights in the Metsâ documentary "The Pursuit." Stearns, supported by owner Steve Cohen, shared their long-term interest in Soto since Stearnsâ tenure began. The Mets not only presented a record offer but also crafted personalized videos to showcase Citi Field and the team's vision. This customization, along with a family-oriented environment, proved appealing to Soto, especially after his experience with the Yankees. The Mets highlighted this approach as key in their successful postseason run.
"I think Juan Soto has been on all of our radars for a long time... the day would come that Soto will become available to all thirty teams in Major League Baseball."
"We discussed Juan as a possibility when and if he became available... it started right at the beginning when David and I met."
"One of the things that we tried to do was to customize and individualize videos together for high-target free agents... what we could be about for them."
"In addition to the baseball part... the Mets also emphasized the importance of playing for the fans and creating a family atmosphere within the squad."
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