Juan Soto picked the Mets over the Yankees this offseason, prompting many to wonder whether it was only about the money.

Every New York Mets fan knows by now that superstar slugger Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract (which is the largest deal in sports history) with the Mets on December 8. In the days and weeks leading up to this seismic signing,

It’s becoming increasingly evident that Juan Soto’s decision to sign with the Mets was pushed over the finish line by the Amazin’s emphasis on family and what they could do to welcome the superstar slugger’s crew into the fold.