NEW YORK -- Juan Soto's decision to sign with the New York Mets not only bolstered the organization's chances to win World Series titles for years to come. It also doubled as a blow to their crosstown rivals after Soto thrived in his only season with the New York Yankees.
On Thursday, after his introductory press conference at Citi Field, Soto said the Yankees "did everything in their power" to sign him, but he ultimately thought the Mets were the better fit.
"I don't think it was the Mets over the Yankees," Soto said.