The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to meet with Juan Soto and dole out a competitive offer, but the sweepstakes for Soto's services will get frenzied — perhaps too frenzied for the liking of John Middleton,

The Phillies are believed to have interest in Soto with a report that a mystery team has spoken to the free agent star.

"I'll tell you right now, based on what I've been told, I'll be surprised if Juan Soto becomes a Red Sox. If Juan Soto goes somewhere, and again most likely that somewhere else wo