The Business of Baseball with Marc Saracino: Breaking Down Soto’s $765M Deal, MLB Contracts, and Mets Playoff Push
In this episode of Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk, we dive deep into the business side of baseball with special guest Marc Saracino, corporate and business attorney, sports business blogger, and creator of The Saracino Source.
Marc, a lifelong Mets fan, recently broke down the historic Juan Soto $765 million contract in detail. We unpack his insights on how mega-deals like Soto's are structured, the role of insurance in protecting teams from massive financial risks, and the balance of power wielded by the MLB Players Association in shaping contracts and benefits.
We also tackle the recent controversy surrounding Gary Cohen's on-air comments about Cubs rookie Matt Shaw taking time off to attend Charlie Kirk's funeral — and whether that type of leave falls under the protections of the CBA.
Of course, we'll also talk Mets — can they hold on and punch their ticket to the postseason for a second straight year?
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All that and more in this can't-miss episode where sports, law, and business collide.
- Guest: Marc Saracino (corporate/business attorney, Mets fan, blogger at The Saracino Source)
- Key Topics:
- Juan Soto’s $765M Mets contract explained
- Why player contracts are structured the way they are
- Insurance on mega-deals worth hundreds of millions
- MLBPA’s influence and power in negotiations
- Gary Cohen’s controversial comments on Matt Shaw & CBA leave rules
- The Mets’ playoff outlook and whether they can make it back-to-back postseasons
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- SARACINO SOURCE BLOG
- https://saracinosource.wordpress.com/
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Marc Saracino
Attorney
I’m Marc Saracino—and you’ve just landed at the hub for all things corporate and business law, with a twist. I’m a corporate and business law attorney who believes legal insight doesn’t have to be dry or dull. Whether you’re building a business empire, untangling a tricky contract, or just love staying sharp on the latest legal trends, the Saracino Source is your go-to for updates, news, and thought-provoking content to keep your business brain buzzing.
From court decisions and regulatory guidelines to science, politics, sports, and even relationships, I cover the intersections where law meets life. Born and raised on Long Island, I’ve spent years representing clients across New York’s corporate landscape. As a proud graduate of Binghamton University and New York Law School, I know this state inside and out—from snow-packed upstate towns to the fast-paced streets of NYC
