As I watch Soto blast another one for the Yanks, maybe not to early to figure out if the Jays take a big run at him in the offseason?
He's a free agent after this year.
In this Yanks West coast trip he was asked about returning to San Diego, and he says he learned how baseball is a business while in SD, and he's looking out for the best for him. Ir he's not committed to the Yanks either.
Don't know enough about the guy off the field but he doesn't seem like a total jerk. Washington couldn't afford him thus the trade to SD. Turns out SD couldn't either (though Boras said if the owner was still alive Soto would still be there). Does he want to be "the man" on a team? He would'nt be with Machado and Tatis Jr in SD on long term deals, same with Judge in NY.
Move Vlad and Bo, or maybe just Bo, and Soto would be the face of the franchise which is maybe what he wants? No idea.
Jays would have to do a massive overpay but I think they would. He's no Ohtani but he's a pretty good player and the Jays if this season goes as it appears, would be facing an identity crisis on offense.
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