"Twelve of the 13 qualified free agents have declined the qualifying offer, with Nick Martinez being the exception who accepted the Reds' $21.05MM offer over the weekend."
"All 12 players who declined the QO have a case for at least a three-year contract, with Soto potentially looking at the biggest deal in MLB history."
"A team that signs these players will take a hit to its draft stock and potentially its bonus pool slot for international amateurs, with penalties varying based on revenue sharing status."
"If the players walk, their former teams will receive an extra draft pick, particularly benefitting revenue sharing recipients such as the Brewers and Diamondbacks."
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