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Steve Cohen's comments from earlier in the episode highlight the urgency and seriousness of negotiations as the teams begin to enter the "offer stage." As detailed by MLB reporter Brandon Cuddy, this stage aims to gauge genuine interest from teams, setting the table for a decisive winter meeting where serious offers will be exchanged.
Financial Implications and Strategic Decisions
Shifting gears, Joe provides an insightful perspective on how the Mets should approach their offer to Soto. He suggests that to become a serious contender in this race, the Mets must consider moving past typical monetary thresholds—potentially at or above current ballpark figures set by high-profile contracts, such as Shohei Ohtani's.