According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Red Sox might need to "pay extra" if they want to lure some top talent to Boston this winter.

Although much of the conversation this offseason has centered around Juan Soto, Snell is arguably the most coveted starter on the market. The Red Sox already have met with Soto, leaving him impressed. However, pitching — particularly a top-tier starter —remains the focal point of the Sox’ to-do list.

As the teams pursuing free agent Juan Soto make their offers to the slugging outfielder, the record terms of his contract become more clear.