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The competitive nature of this free agency process has put both franchises under immense pressure to stand out. Mets owner Steve Cohen has emphasized his unwillingness to lose a bidding war, while Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has stepped up his game. It's notable that opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of each team can shift almost daily, depending on new information and reports about their bids and Soto's considerations.