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Originally Posted by browna
To put a bow tie on the Soto thing, SNet article says the Jays didn't ask Vlad to be much a part of the process in trying to lure Soto.
IMO he was one factor that the Jays had that could have any sway for Soto, with funds being the same as others, but Shapiro and co. told Vlad to sit on the bench and not be part of the formal presentation.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article...-of-juan-soto/
I'd think if you're going to spend $750M on a player and competing against multiple clubs, you use all the bullets in the chamber, and he was a big one given the personal relationship they have.
Speaks volumes as to how much they value Vlad it seems. |
I don't think that's truly an indictment on their value of Vlad, more more of how corporate they are. They think they're better salesman and wanted to control the messaging. It's common among the elite where they don't want to relinquish that control, and just want to stroke their own egos that it was them to close the deal. Frankly I can't see Vlad as being a difference maker here. I'm sure they spoke on the side regardless. Where they could've showed the most value is to sign Vlad long term and showcase it as you and Vlad will be friends for a long time. To have Vlad present when his term is only one year, kinda isn't the best.