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Recent reports indicate that the Dodgers will defer $62 million of Snell's contract and include a clause that offers him an additional $5 million if he is traded in the future. This approach may be a strategy that the Mets should consider when negotiating with Soto or other potential free agents. Understanding the financial landscape, including the high taxes in California compared to Washington, could provide significant room for advantageous negotiations.