Teoscar Hernandez Sweepstakes Heats Up as Soto Decision Looms 

Is Teoscar Hernandez the real prize of this offseason? Everyone seems fixated on Soto, but with the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers all reportedly eyeing Hernandez as their “Plan B,” it makes you wonder if they aren’t actually prioritizing him. Is Hernandez a better value than Soto given the astronomical figures being thrown around? Could we see a bidding war erupt for Hernandez that pushes his contract beyond even the most optimistic projections?

Hernandez’s desire to return to LA complicates things. Are the Dodgers truly willing to engage in a bidding war, or will they let sentimentality cloud their judgment? Are the Red Sox and Yankees secretly hoping the Dodgers lowball Hernandez, allowing them to swoop in and steal a key player from a division rival?

This whole situation also sheds light on the Soto negotiations. Does the sudden interest in Hernandez suggest that some teams are losing faith in landing Soto? Is this a strategic move by Boras to drum up more interest in his client, or is Cohen truly the only one willing to meet Soto's demands? What does it say about the current state of baseball finances when teams are so willing to spend exorbitant amounts on players like Soto and Hernandez?

Finally, let's talk about fit. Where would Hernandez make the biggest impact? Would he thrive in Fenway, become a Bronx Bomber, or continue to flourish in LA? Is there a dark horse team out there that could surprise everyone and snag Hernandez? Share your thoughts and predictions!