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Yankees GM Brian Cashman discussed their player development history during Soto's recent visit, but many believe that the fundamentals of free agency boil down to one thing: money. As the bidding war escalates, both the Mets and Yankees may have to reassess their approaches to bidding wars.
Historically, the Yankees have not shied away from aggressive pursuits of top-tier talent. However, there is speculation that they might not go toe-to-toe with the Mets financially as they have adopted a more calculated approach under Steinbrenner. This could be problematic if Soto proves to be the type of player that could change the team's fortunes.