"It's been a Mets town for a long time." Soto added that "championships" would ultimately tell which town rules the roost, but in declaring New York a "Mets town," the slugger inv

As Juan Soto, in his first workout with the Mets, participated in conditioning drills, fans stood behind a chain-link fence and called his name.

Juan Soto arrived at New York Mets camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla., hoping to validate his 15-year, $765 million contract. The only things Soto has done in a Mets uniform thus far are pose for pictures and take batting practice. He’s yet to record his first clutch hit or work his first walk after a prolonged at-bat.