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The Yankees, with a less developed farm system, may struggle to compete unless they involve big prospects like Anthony Volpe or Peraza, but their willingness to trade top prospects remains uncertain.
The Giants and Red Sox may have an interest but would need to part with key prospects like Justin Crawford or Braeden Sproat.
The general takeaway: while the Mets seem poised to pursue Scoobel aggressively, the market is competitive, and teams with aggressive ownership will likely push for their version of the package.
The Underlying Economic and Strategic Factors
An intriguing aspect is how team revenue and payroll policies influence the trade landscape: