Juan Soto reconsiders deferred money in contract negotiations as free agency approaches

Juan Soto is reconsidering his stance on deferred money in contract offers as he enters free agency. Previously, he was not interested in this payment structure, but several teams, including the Yankees and Mets, are including it in their proposals. Reports suggest Soto's potential contract could reach $750 million over 15 years, with some offers possibly exceeding $700 million. The Mets' owner is reportedly willing to outbid others by $50 million to secure Soto. Soto is expected to meet with interested teams again before the winter meetings start on Monday. His final decision may come soon, as teams are eager to finalize their offers.