Even though the cries for Juan Soto to become the highest-paid player in MLB began even before his go-ahead homer in the 10th inning of Game 5 of the ALCS

Juan Soto's upcoming contract will be record-setting, but it probably won't beat the all-time record. The New York Yankees' slugger enjoyed the best all-around season of his career and led his new team to a World Series appearance;

MLB insider Buster Olney of ESPN has routinely suggested since September that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen will outbid New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner for Juan Soto once Soto reaches free agency following the upcoming World Series that will feature the All-Star outfielder and the Yankees facing the Los Angeles Dodgers.