Boardroom with Rich Kleiman Francisco Lindor on Juan Soto, Mets Pressure, & The Future Of MLB
Aug 6, 2025
Francisco Lindor, the stylish shortstop for the New York Mets and an All-Star, discusses the immense pressure of playing in New York. He dives into the excitement surrounding Juan Soto's arrival and his staggering $756M contract, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and leadership. Lindor also touches on balancing personal life and baseball adjustments, highlighting mental health and cultural relevance in the game. With a passionate ownership driving the team, he paints a hopeful picture for the Mets' future and their aspirations to dominate the city.
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Limit Midseason Adjustments
- Lindor recommends balancing fixes with core strengths and cautions against over-adjusting.
- He suggests testing changes for a week or two and avoiding daily tweaks to form habits.
Family Eases Slump Pressure
- Lindor says slumps used to cost him sleep when younger but family life now provides balance and perspective.
- He uses being a dad to compartmentalize and recover from baseball stress.
Turn Passions Into Daily Learning
- Lindor treats style, coffee, and real estate as lifestyle learning integrated into daily routines.
- He argues making passions part of routines turns hobbies into long-term businesses.