At some point the MLB hot stove will heat up and things will actually happen.
Until then we have hypothetical trades and signings to discuss.
We have a pretty good idea Tyler Glasnow will be switching teams.
The entire Brewers organization is on the block.
But what about Juan Soto?
ESPN’s Jeff Passan believes trading him is their only logical solution to fixing their issues.
Now, logic doesn’t always prevail.
So let’s breakdown everything that would go into acquiring Juan Soto this offseason.
If the Padres are trading Juan Soto their endgame is to shed payroll.
That’s because they were insistent on dumping David Price’s money on the Dodgers.
The ol' John Henry special.
If money isn’t an issue for your team then this opportunity is as good as it gets.
Negatives:
-Juan Soto is one of the worst defensive outfielders in the game.
He will almost definitely become a full time DH sooner rather than later.
In the summer of 2022 Soto turned down a 15 year $415M offer from the Nats.
You’re going to need to pay a fuck ton and sweat that he re-signs.
It’s not often a player of his caliber and age becomes available like this.
No surprise I’m saying this, but a team like the Yankees should be all-in on him.
Maybe he’d add Joey Votto on a 5 year deal to play the outfield.
That’s about it though.
They were sixth lowest in runs per game.
Giancarlo Stanton can barely stand anymore.
DJ isn’t getting any younger.
Rizzo was concussed all year and the team didn’t know it.
They desperately need a bat like Soto’s to pair with Judge.
Another reason Cashman should be all over Soto?
He’s a lefty!
There’s a fucking short porch in right field for a reason.
The 2009 time was flooded with guys who could slug from the left side.
The late 90s dynasty had balance top to bottom.
Why did we go away from that formula?
Cashman is the answer obviously.
Bryce Harper and Corey Seager were inexplicably passed on for reasons I’ll never understand.
Both would be perfect fixtures in the lineup today who would be helping the offense big time.
Well here’s Juan Soto.
It could easily backfire.
Really sad update to all of this is that the owner of the Padres passed away just now.
Seemed like he was really well liked among the fanbase
