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The long-term nature of the contract pushed Soto to consider how his career trajectory and family would align with the team's future. Boras described this as a “privilege,” where evaluations encompass emotional and strategic facets around execution and ownership, as well as Latino connections and community engagement.
The Current Market Landscape
As the conversation turned towards the current landscape of sports contracts, the question of financial stability in professional baseball arose. Boras remarked that the market for top-tier players like Soto reflects a rarity not commonly found in sports. His description of Soto as a “centuryian” underscored the exceptional nature of this talent, which led to overwhelming interest from about half the league.