It’s hard to do, to put together that magic of a championship run, but behind every great magician obviously is the magic Juan.”Ohtani agreed to his 10-year contract late last year and helped lead the team to its second World Series title in five years.

When Scott Boras gets on his soapbox — yes, he actually stands on a wooden crate — the most prominent agent in baseball draws a few dozen reporters. But he’s really speaking to a different audience: 30 team owners.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is scheduled to meet with free-agent outfielder Juan Soto and Soto's agent, Scott Boras, next week in Southern California, according to the New York Post. Soto and Boras are expected to meet with other owners and braintrust groups between now and whenever Soto makes his decision.

With the Yankees still grieving their World Series loss and a scrum of reporters peppering Juan Soto about his future, the free-agent superstar insisted that a chance to win will be one of his top priorities when determining his future.

Mets owner Steve Cohen is flying to California to meet with Juan Soto and agent Scott Boras next week. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Scott Boras is starting to let out some morsels of information in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The mega agent told reporters at the GM Meetings in San Antonio his client and the sport’s top free agent is prioritizing playing for teams with owners committed to “winning,” as noted by Newsday.

Juan Soto is the most coveted free agent in this year’s class, but don’t be surprised if he takes his time settling on a new home. It’s not uncommon for Scott Boras clients to go through long free agency periods.