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The dialogue shifts towards the competitive tension between the Mets and Yankees, especially if Soto were to choose the Mets over the Yankees. Thosar points out that such a decision would dramatically reshape New York's baseball landscape, adding a new layer to the Mets-Yankees rivalry.
The pressure on both teams to secure Soto could exacerbate existing tensions, with Thosar recalling past instances where rivalries have heightened public narratives. If Soto prefers the Mets, the response from the Yankees could range from frustration to profound scrutiny regarding their organizational decisions.