Rumors of Juan Soto joining the Boston Red Sox were swirling on Thanksgiving Day. But with Black Friday now upon us, Soto to Boston remains just a rumor.

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

One big, splashy signing may not bring a rush to the ticket office, but it would signal that the Red Sox are back in the winning business.