It might be hard for some fans to believe, given that Soto earned a $765 million contract from the New York Mets to depart the crosstown Yankees. But on NBC's "Today," Soto shared his true motivation.

PORT ST. LUCIE — They smiled and hugged. Of course, they did. If you are reading this sentence and are a fan of either New York team, you hold a much stronger passion about which side of The ...