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The latest insights from Alex Speier of The Boston Globe suggest that the Red Sox are keenly interested in acquiring Soto, striving to secure a high-caliber name that could bolster their roster for years to come. Speier indicates that the Red Sox have indicated a willingness to meet Soto's expectations in negotiations. Taking this into account, one analyst humorously suggested offering a staggering figure of $1 billion as an opening proposal, a tactic intended to signify seriousness in the negotiations.