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There is a recurring theme — while fans rejoice at their teams’ willingness to spend, they often overlook the ramifications of such spending. When team owners invest in players, they typically do so with the intent of raising ticket prices, parking costs, and concession rates to recover their investments. If the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers pursue Soto with a hefty contract, it indirectly results in fans footing the bill. Thus, when looking at how much owners are willing to spend on Soto, fans must ask themselves how this impacts their wallets.