Some decisions look better in a bank account than they do in the batter’s box. Under the bright lights of New York, not all stars shine—some get polished into souvenirs. While the Bronx offered legacy, the other borough gave him luxury. Now, as whispers grow louder, it seems Juan Soto’s record-breaking leap to the Mets may have turned him from franchise savior to Steve Cohen’s latest “shiny toy.”
The biggest question lingering in the Minds of MLB fans is – has Juan Soto made a critical error by choosing to play for the Mets? Well, looking at the season Soto is having, this question is valid. In a recent interview, Mark DeRosa explained why this move might have been a mistake.
Team USA manager, Mark DeRosa, on the MLB show said, “When Stevie Cohen wants something, he’s getting it, all right? He wanted that shiny toy, he was getting it… Do I think he wanted to go back to the Yankees? Yeah, I think in his heart of hearts, he wanted Judge behind him. It made him better. There’s no question about it.”
Juan Soto was looking unstoppable in the Yankees lineup with Aaron Judge behind him. While the Yankees have somehow managed to be a dangerous team, Soto has been very silent on the field. This season, he is batting with an average of .246 with 8 home runs and 20 RBIs in 46 games. If he goes at the same pace, by the end of the season, he will have 28 home runs with 70 RBIs.
“The pivot was better than Plan A last night…” – @markdero7 #MLBCentral reacts to Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Devin Williams all delivering in last night’s @Yankees win over the Mets. pic.twitter.com/auFDTV2thq
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DeRosa also reckons Soto can’t be blamed for the situation he is in. According to him, if given an option, Soto would have stayed back with the Yankees. But whatever decision he has made, he has his bat in his hand and it is up to him to use it to better his numbers and his season.
But baseball, like business, doesn’t care much for buyer’s remorse.
In the empire of pinstripes, Soto looked like a legend in the making. In Queens, he’s just another luxury item sitting on a billionaire’s shelf. If this trajectory holds, his $765 million decision might go down not as a power move, but as the most expensive “what if” in Mets history.
Defensive woes doom Mets as Yankees take the series
In a city that demands perfection-or, at least competence—the Mets delivered a comedy of errors worthy of a matinee. What began as a tightly contested series spiraled into a masterclass in how not to field a baseball. And when it mattered most, they blinked, flinched, and fumbled their way into the wrong side of the box score.
The Mets played with fire—and dropped the torch. It started early, with Mark Vientos botching a routine exchange, letting the Yankees pounce for two quick runs. Pete Alonso’s eighth-inning error? Airmail special. “I just didn’t get my fingers on top,” he admitted. That mistake cracked the dam wide open.
Ryne Stanek added fuel with a walk and a double. Jorbit Vivas wore him down, then poked trouble. Paul Goldschmidt slapped an RBI single, and Genesis Cabrera walked into disaster. Cody Bellinger’s grand slam was the knockout blow. “We’re not finishing plays,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. And it showed—loudly.
And just like that, a pitcher’s duel turned into a defensive demolition derby. The Mets didn’t just lose—they unraveled, thread by thread.
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