During the off-season, the biggest deals are more of a marathon than a sprint. The same is the case of Juan Soto, moreover, he is Scott Boras’ client, who has a history of waiting till the last minute to finalize any deal – more anticipation equals better pay, and FOMO is a powerful emotion, believe it or not. Right now, every other team is interested in Soto, but not all of them will be entertained, given that the secret number on the contract is probably $600 million.

However, it’s no surprise because Soto is just 26, and has displayed his mantle over the sport with the Yankees—that deal seemed in the making. Juan Soto carried his team forward in the World Series when Aaron Judge was nowhere in the scene, facing a bad slump. Now, extensive meetings with all the teams and Soto, accompanied by his agent Boras, are taking place in California. Till now, the Red Sox have met the star, and their meeting seems to have gone well. Plus, insiders suggest they are ready to make a big deal.

The Red Sox ready to go all in for Juan Soto

Boston Strong posted on X: “Given the potential of a centurion in the middle of the lineup and one whose all-fields approach could be an incredible fit for 81 games at Fenway Park, the Sox seem willing to make the largest bid in franchise history.” It’s been a hot minute that the Red Sox has dabbled in free agency this hard; however, this time, the team is going all in. Plus, legends like David Ortiz of the franchise are lobbying to push more for Juan Soto.

In fact, David even mentioned that Soto is so good, he could be the next Ortiz for the team! Now, coming from a legend as big as Big Papi, this means a lot. But will the team have enough budget to fight it out against the New York Yankees or even the Mets? One side is a team that Soto is familiar with, and the other has the richest individual owner. Well, Juan Soto has a love for his roots, and given that Boston has had some big stars from the region—he could be swayed.

The 3 most expensive contracts in Red Sox history.

Manny Ramirez

Remember when Ramirez took over Fenway Park? Back in 2000, he clinched a $160 million deal and turned down the $119 million deal he was offered by Cleveland. And while it was a bold move for the Boston team, they picked right because Manny Ramirez didn’t disappoint. In fact, he was a fan favorite, and his peak moment was the 2004 World Series. Where he didn’t just end the curse but also walked away as MVP!

David Price

Next up is David Price, and he rewrote history with a whopping $217 million deal back in 2015. At that time, this was the biggest contract that the team had ever handed out. Big deal! Price, although delivered when it mattered the most, and in 2018, he got the Babe Ruth award. And most importantly, helped the Sox secure another world title.

Rafael Devers

2023 was when the Red Sox made headlines off-season when they gave a $331 million extension over a decade to Rafael Devers. He is not just a stellar hitter, but a star who performs consistently. This deal had created a buzz among the fans.

Fast forward to today: the rumors of Juan Soto and the Red Sox possibly signing him. That’s almost a $300 million + jump if they need to clinch him. Do you think they can? Let us know below.