Randy Rodriguez, an employee at a sporting goods store in Washington Heights, is part of a growing trend where fans abandon the Yankees to support the Mets. This shift is largely attributed to Juan Soto's record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets after his stint with the Yankees in 2024. Peligro, a local store, previously sold Yankees merchandise at an 80-20 ratio compared to Mets gear, but now it's flipped to 70-30 in favor of the Mets since Soto's arrival. The excitement over Soto's signing is reshaping local baseball loyalties.
The dramatic shift in fandom from Yankees to Mets in Washington Heights is primarily driven by excitement over Juan Soto's historic contract, showcasing the impact of star players.
According to local store manager Freddy Peña, Yankees gear used to dominate sales at an 80-20 ratio over Mets gear, but the arrival of Soto has flipped this.
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