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As the clock ticks down towards the winter meetings, one can generate scenarios regarding how these negotiations could unfold. Soto’s representatives, notably Scott Boras, find themselves under immense pressure to finalize a contract. The dynamics create a potential bidding war, where other franchises, aware of Soto’s expected salary, would likely wait until final offers emerge. This transitions into a psychological "auction" situation, driving the prices even further.