Even while in California, Steve Cohen had a Bernard King Jersey home-field advantage. The Mets owner personally hosted Soto at his Beverly Hills mansion during the courting proce s in a stark contrast to the other teams presentations, . Money ultimately talks, , but it certainly couldnt have hurt to outdo the competition while teams made their pitches in not as spectacular settings. Steve Cohen signed Juan Soto to a record contract. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Cohen agreed to buy the mansion in 2015 for $32 million, . The lavish residence spans more than 12,000 feet and features nine bedrooms, a swimming pool with a waterfall, plenty of fireplaces, multiple parking garages that can house 30-plus cars, a sports court, two guesthouses, a movie theater, pool room and full bar, among other perks. Explore More Cohen hosted a group of roughly 15 individuals for the meeting, including Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, and had Latin food served, per Heyman. For the actual pitch, Cohen used his theater room. The other teams are believed to have held their meetings with 26-year-old Soto at Boras home. Juan Soto believed in Steve Cohens vision. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Follow The Posts coverage of Juan Sotos historic megadeal with the Mets: Cohen also seemingly used some intel to his advantage. Soto allegedly was upset when an overzealous security guard restricted one of Sotos family members and his chef/drive from certain areas. The Yankees apologized to Soto and the outfielder forgave them, according to Heymans sources. For the Mets meeting, Cohen brought his wife, Alex, his father-in law and the Mets traveling secretary, Edgar Suero, who explained the teams logistics and how they take care of their families. Now that Soto has chosen Flushing to be his home for either the next five or 15 years theres an opt-out after five years that the Mets can prevent by upping his contract to $55 million per season those logistics will be important for Soto while he begins his time in Queens. Omari Spellman Jersey