Juan José Soto Pacheco is officially a New York Met, and man, it feels so good! The 26-year-old phenom just signed a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets last Sunday night. It was an intense battle with several teams—Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Yankees all in the mix—but in the end, it came down to Bronx vs. Queens, and Queens has come out on top.

I still can’t quite believe it. After seeing Soto on the other side, tormenting the Mets first with the Nationals and then with the Padres—especially crushing us in that NLWC—it just seemed like a matter of time before he’d hit the market. With Soto just wrapping up his 25th season and Scott Boras in his corner, it’s no surprise that this deal turned out to be a record-breaker. Boras is known for pushing boundaries, and with Soto, he made sure to shatter Ohtani’s $700 million contract and make his client the richest player in baseball history.

The Mets now have a generational talent locked up for 15 years. It’s surreal to think about—one of the best young hitters in the game is now wearing blue and orange, ready to reshape this team for over a decade. There’s a lot of excitement in Queens right now. This is the move that could change the trajectory of the franchise.

uan Soto made it clear—he expects the Mets to bring in more bats this offseason, and you know what? The Mets agree. They’re not done yet building this team up for 2025. This is just the beginning, and Stearns is focused. If the Mets can lock up Pete Alonso and give him what he wants, then they won’t have to worry about moving Mark Vientos to first base. The real concern is the Yankees sneaking in and grabbing Alonso before the Mets can even counter an offer. If the Mets can’t bring back Pete, it’ll be devastating, but they’ll pivot quickly to Christian Walker at first.

Now, Christian Walker is no slouch. The guy’s won a Gold Glove the last three seasons and averages about 95 RBIs and 30 home runs a year. He’s a more well-rounded player than Alonso, but let’s not kid ourselves—we cannot lose our homegrown guy. Alonso is a once-in-a-generation power hitter, and the Mets need to get him locked in. He’s the face of this franchise, and that has to be the priority.

On the pitching side, the Mets have already signed two arms to major league-ready deals: Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes. Stearns is hoping to get a season from Montas similar to what we saw from Luis Severino or Sean Manaea—guys who revived their careers in Queens with one solid year. Montas had a 7-11 record and a 4.84 ERA last season, split between the Reds and Brewers. The Mets signed him at a discount, so it’s a low-risk, high-reward move. If he works out, that’s a major win for the team.

As for Clay Holmes, he’s making the transition back to the rotation, which will be his first time starting since his debut with the Pirates in 2018. He struggled as a starter, but now he’s got a nasty sweeper, one of the best in baseball. The Mets are hoping he can bulk up his innings this winter and prove he’s capable of being a real asset in the rotation. If it doesn’t work out, he’ll move to the bullpen and form a solid 1-2 punch with Edwin Díaz. But if Holmes can actually stick as a starter, that’s another huge win for the Mets, and they’ll only be paying him $12 million over the next three years.

So, yeah, the Mets are making moves. They’re focused on the long-term picture, and while we’re all waiting for the next big splash, it’s clear that Stearns has a plan. The foundation is being set, and when these pieces come together, it’s gonna be special.

For all the Mets fans out there losing their minds because we haven’t made more moves after locking up Soto—relax. Stearns and the crew are looking at a ton of options right now. Most of the time, besides the Soto signing, they keep their moves on the down low—so you won’t hear anything until it’s already done. Stearns is working hard and has made it clear that money isn’t an issue under this ownership, but every move is going to be calculated. Just because he’s not throwing cash around like a drunk idiot doesn’t mean he’s not grinding to make this team better.

Now, with the young Japanese stud Roki Sasaki being posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines, things are getting real interesting. But let’s be honest—there’s a good chance he’s not coming to Queens. His agent, Joel Wolfe, already said Sasaki prefers a smaller market, and the dude’s had some problems with the media back home, so he wants to avoid all that noise. Sasaki’s only 23, and since he’s not at the usual age for international stars to be posted, he had to ask to be posted. But don’t get it twisted, he’s dreamed of the MLB since he was a kid.

Besides that, Stearns is also looking into bringing back Sean Manaea on a multi-year deal. After the year he had—12-6 with a 3.47 ERA—Manaea is gonna get paid, probably around $28-30 million a year. He had his best year by far, and adding him to the rotation would be a big boost for the Mets long-term.

So yeah, I get it—people want action. But Stearns isn’t rushing shit. He’s playing the long game, and when it all comes together, you’ll see why. Patience, fam. The moves are happening, and when they do, it’s gonna be worth the wait.

When you’ve got Steve Cohen money, shit ain’t the issue. It’s all about Stearns stepping up and locking in the deals—whether that’s a free agent or a trade. Cohen hired him to turn the Mets into perennial contenders, and so far, he’s been killing it. The Mets just had their best season since 2015, made it to the NLCS, and pushed the Dodgers to the edge before falling short. But that’s just the start, and the future is looking real good. And locking up Soto for 15 years? That’s the move that defines it all.

And damn does it feel great that Soto’s not in pinstripes right now. The Yankees lost out on him over $5 million and a suite. Five million dollars, man. And now they’re out here acting like Soto’s the bad guy, trashing him behind his back like he owed them something. Let’s be real—Soto didn’t owe the Yankees shit. He was there for one year because of a trade. He had a hell of a year, but it was just one season. He deserved to hit the market and get the deal he earned.

Soto always wanted to be back in New York, but it was never going to be with the Yankees. This contract? Not an overpay, not even close. Anyone saying it is just not a Mets fan or they’re just mad jealous. It ain’t Soto’s fault, he’s a hot commodity, and Boras was hungry as hell to make another $700 million man. Nobody saw him going for that much, but let’s be real—Cohen wasn’t going to let anyone beat him, especially not those little brother Yankees.

Soto’s a generational talent, and now he’s ours for 15 years. The Mets are eating right now, and the future in Queens? Looking bright as hell. By the way did I mention Juan Soto is a Met?