Let’s rewind to 2022, back when Juan Soto was still evolving into a full-blown superstar and damaging the opponents in a Nationals uniform. From the moment he debuted to the time he became a World Series champion, Soto’s run in D.C. was nothing short of special. So, naturally, the Nationals tried to lock him up for good, putting a massive 15-year, $440 million contract on the table. Notably, the biggest offer MLB had ever seen at the time.

Yet, Soto said no!

Fast-forward to 2025, and he’s shattered the $700 million mark, yet his decision to turn down that deal in 2022 wasn’t just about chasing a bigger paycheck. For Soto, it wasn’t simply a financial call. But what were the other reasons?

“When we analyzed everything and put it all in order, when we looked at the contract terms and how

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