Part 3/8:
Understanding the financial capacities of each franchise is crucial in predicting the outcome of this bidding war. The Yankees, with their significant revenue advantage over the Mets and Dodgers, should theoretically have the upper hand. However, teams like the Rogers family-owned Toronto Blue Jays and Steve Cohen's New York Mets may exceed what their revenues would typically allow.
The Red Sox, despite having financial resources, find themselves in a precarious position as they navigate a frustrated fan base and search for a renewed identity after finishing in last place multiple times in the past few years. Their desperation could drive them to significantly raise their offer for Soto to mend the relationship with their fans.