The superstar is one of the best hitters in baseball, and just turned 26 years old. His new deal is expected to be in the $600 million range. So, can the Sox snag the biggest free-agent fish of them all?

The Dodgers are reportedly among the teams lining up for an in-person meeting with free agent Juan Soto, but their interest could be contingent on others'.

Skepticism — if not outright apathy — has run rampant among Red Sox fans over the last few winters.  After all, Boston has only punched its ticket to October once over the last six seasons.  But the Red Sox’ relative inaction during the offseason in recent years have further twisted the knife for fans who once relished in seeing their team acquire top-flight talent every December.