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Look: Reds Manager Terry Francona Reacts to Juan Soto's Record-Breaking Deal With Mets

Francona spoke at the Winter Meetings on Monday.

James Rapien

Dec 9, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona speaks with the media at the Hilton Anatole during the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona speaks with the media at the Hilton Anatole during the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — Reds manager Terry Francona shared his reaction to Juan Soto's record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets on Monday.

"I was shocked at the $75 million signing bonus," Francona said according to Bob Nightengale.

Soto turned down a 16-year, $760 million deal from the Yankees, but opted to stay in New York and sign with the Mets.

It's the largest contract in professional sports history.

How does it stack up against the Reds' payroll over the past 15 years? Get that answer here.

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James Rapien
JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.

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