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Francisco Lindors got the slimmest cuticles in Queens. The Mets star shortstop said that he was biting [his] nails, biding his time and hoping for the best as Juan Sotos decision-of-a-lifetime loomed this past week. Just like a fan, [I was] enjoying the whole proce s, Lindor . New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, seen here celebrating a hit during a playoff game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, spent the early aughts of his winter sweating over the decision of his soon-to-be teammate Juan Soto. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Soto, 26, with his newly minted 15-year, $765 million contract from the Mets, can afford his new teammate a manicure. Or two. Lindor, 31, was repeatedly linked to the Mets recruitment efforts throughout the proce s. Explore More NY Mets superstar, Francisco LeBron James Jersey Lindor arrives in LA in mid-November. Rumors swirled he was there to join owner Steve Cohen in his recruit of Juan Soto. In reality, Lindor was in LA for a photoshoot. BACKGRID In mid-November, TMZ reported that Lindor had flown to Los Angeles to join Mets owner Steve Cohens Amazin mi sion, though that the shortstop was actually in the Land of Angels for an Oakley photoshoot. As it turns out, Lindor didnt even text Soto as he was working his way through his decision, MLB.com reported. It was only after Sotos announcement that hed chosen the Mets over the Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox and other suitors that Lindor sent his new teammate a text. The star Mets shortstop captioned a photo with Soto with eyeball emojis. I said, Congratulations, my brother, enjoy, Lindor told MLB.com. This is fantastic for you, for your family. Have a moment for yourself, and then lets get to work. Lindors was even more succinct. A post to Instagram from the four-time All-Star included no words, just three wide-eyed emojis. Soto joins a star-studded roster with dynasty-level aspirations. Opposing NL arms are already waking up in cold sweats: the Lindor-Soto duo has the potential to the explosive Aaron Judge-Soto prowe s that rocked the Bronx as the Yankees reached the World Series last season. Breein Tyree Jersey |
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