Those unfortunate souls have, additionally, heard of the concept of a "red team" or of "red teaming." For everyone else in the crowd, that's a consultant's terminology for playing the devil's advocate.

Call them the Soto Dominoes, the free agents that will fall once free-agent outfielder Juan Soto picks his next team. The impact of the Soto signing will be profound and far-reaching not only for the bidding clubs, but practically every segment of this year’s market.

The ongoing saga of Juan Soto ‘s future in MLB is keeping fans on edge, with the star outfielder’s next move likely to be one of the biggest stories of the offseason. Soto, a key player for the New York Yankees, is reportedly being pursued by other teams, making the coming days crucial in determining his future.