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The first noteworthy commentary comes from Jim Bowden, a seasoned general manager with a wealth of MLB experience. Bowden expressed that if such an offer were indeed true, it would guarantee the acquisition of Soto. However, he remains cautious about the veracity of this figure, implying that if Soto commands a figure like $700 million, it is likely that other teams, particularly those with deep pockets like the Yankees or Dodgers, will enter into serious contention, swiftly pushing the total upward.
Bowden conjectures that if the Mets genuinely possess the financial clout for such an offer, it would not be outside the realm of possibility for them to entice Soto into a furious bidding war with the expectation of additional financial perks and deferrals within the deal.