Jon Hamm gives take on Juan Soto's Mets deal, believes Edgar Martinez would've bagged a $1,000,000,000 deal at present
Juan Soto's record 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets has everyone talking, including Landman star Jon Hamm, who joined "The Rich Eisen Show" on Monday to promote his new TV series.
Hamm wasn't so bought into Soto's defensive abilities but referenced Edgar Martinez, giving a bold take in praise of the seven-time All-Star. The actor said that had the Mariners Hall of Famers was born in this generation, he would have earned a billion-dollar contract.
"You know, I was listening to you guys talk about it, and it's a funny thing when you spend that much money on one guy, on a team that by law has to field nine guys," Hamm said (21:34 onwards). "It's an interesting dynamic. You know, you go, 'Okay, cool.' I think the fielding liability is funny, and it's going to be a bit of a wild card, but that's why they have the DH.
