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When determining an appropriate financial offer for Soto, many analysts suggest that serious contenders will need to present contracts that at least match, if not exceed, the annual value of Ohtani's deal. The aim here is for Boras to achieve the highest possible annual salary for Soto, capitalizing on the current demand for elite talent. There’s a sense of urgency to exceed previous benchmarks, especially when considering Ohtani's contract structure, which includes deferred payments that lessen its financial impact on teams in real-time.