DALLAS — Agent Scott Boras negotiated another record-breaking contract as one of his star clients, Juan Soto, reached an agreement with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal.
Boras declined to comment Wednesday on the historic deal involving Soto, who is farming before it becomes official. However, Boras spoke about the Mets in general, praising their pursuit of building a quality organization after last season’s run to the National League Championship Series.
“I think it’s clear that the Mets have decided that they’re going to pursue winning and winning for a long time,” Boras said. “They’ve made it clear to us that they’re not just signing one great player but a lot of great players. I think they’re going to be a steady and tough commitment to finding the best talent.”
That was among the many comments Boras made when he held court with reporters on Day three of the winter meetings at the Hilton Anatole.
Beyond Soto, Boras’ list of free agents this offseason includes infielders Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman, righty Corbin Burnes and lefty Sean Manaea.
“A lot of markets that affect Pete,” Boras said. “The Polar Bear Express is rolling.”
Boras added that Alonso is open to listening to more teams.
“His knowledge of the Mets was really amazing, for them and for him,” Boras said.
Boras also shared his thoughts on his other clients.
“We’ve had a lot of meetings with teams and owners. We all know what comes after AB, which is the ‘C’ of champions. In Bregman’s case, it’s a double ‘C’,” Boras said. “All these teams see what a leader he is, what a champion he is and his level of first-class ability. So, he’s had an impressive career so far and is in high demand.”
On Burnes: “Pitching-wise, for Corbin Burnes, it’s like Elvis. He’s got that ‘Burning Love’ of a No. 1 start. He’s really feeling it today, and early today for me, I might add.”
To Manaea: “There’s a new Sean growing up. It’s something the teams have seen. The need is something I think will happen soon.”
Hamilton to Hall
Longtime Cleveland Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for excellence in broadcasting by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Hamilton began calling games for the Guardian in 1990.
–Drew Davison, Field Level Media
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