This year, it's Juan Soto. Soto, acquired by the New York Yankees in a trade ... Among them is the New York Mets, owned by Steve Cohen who has a propensity to spend big. New York is interested, and reportedly has infield All-Star Francisco Lindor involved ...

The New York Mets are positioning themselves for a run at New York Yankees superstar outfielder Juan Soto, but they may need to defend a counterattack as well.

The free-agent market is expected to revolve around Soto. First baseman Pete Alonso, also a Boras client, could become a middle-of-the-order option for the Yankees should Soto sign elsewhere. The Mets, of course, remain in contention to re-sign Alonso.