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As Shohei Ohtani finalized his historic free-agent deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10 years and $700 million, speculation arose that he had long favored the Dodgers but delayed signing to increase his market value. Similarly, Aaron Judge reportedly had no intention of leaving the Yankees; his West Coast meetings were seen as leverage to encourage the Yankees to open their wallets. Ultimately, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner personally called Judge mid-flight, asking if he wanted to stay, and agreed to the desired nine-year, $360 million deal.

This offseason, all eyes are on Juan Soto, widely regarded as the premier free agent available. According to ESPN, Soto’s deal is expected to reach an unprecedented 13 years and $611 million. The only question now is: which team will be willing to make such a monumental investment?

MLB.com, citing league sources, reported on November 6 that the Yankees and the Mets are the top contenders in the race to sign Soto. “It’s going to be either the Yankees or the Mets,” one executive told MLB.com, noting that Soto already has a year of familiarity with the Yankees, while Mets owner Steve Cohen has the resources to match any offer.

Rumor has it that Soto prefers to stay on the East Coast, which could put the Dodgers and other West Coast teams at a disadvantage. The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly keen on Soto due to his connections with former Nationals teammates Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and hitting coach Kevin Long. However, Soto's recent contributions to the Yankees’ World Series bid in 2024 may also play a decisive role. Interestingly, 먹튀 없는 메이저놀이터 have also been abuzz, placing odds on which team will ultimately secure the star outfielder, with the Yankees and Mets as the current favorites.

Is Soto looking to stay alongside Judge in the Yankees’ lineup, or is he simply seeking the highest bidder? According to MLB.com, an American League executive suggested that Soto is likely to remain with the Yankees unless the Mets make an offer too lucrative to ignore. "Unless the Mets blow the Yankees’ offer out of the water, why would he leave?” the executive pondered.

As the bidding heats up, Soto’s decision could reshape the landscape of MLB, with either the Yankees or Mets standing ready to secure one of the most exciting talents in baseball history.