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The Juan Soto is situation is going to be interesting in that unless the Nationals lower their asking price, Soto is likely going to indirectly have a say in where he gets traded and likely ends up on a preferred destination for him.
Because him and his representation can easily let it be known he’s not signing an extension with certain teams/markets, which will either cause those teams which aren’t his preferred choice to back out or to offer less.
Assuming he gets traded at the deadline, 2.5 seasons is a decent amount to have him for and you potentially have him for the next 3 postseasons. But 4 prospects, some established talent and also taking on a bad contract with no long term commitment?
And Scott Boras clients usually hit free agency so it’s not a guarantee he signs an extension if he gets traded to a preferred destination for him.
Because him and his representation can easily let it be known he’s not signing an extension with certain teams/markets, which will either cause those teams which aren’t his preferred choice to back out or to offer less.
Assuming he gets traded at the deadline, 2.5 seasons is a decent amount to have him for and you potentially have him for the next 3 postseasons. But 4 prospects, some established talent and also taking on a bad contract with no long term commitment?
And Scott Boras clients usually hit free agency so it’s not a guarantee he signs an extension if he gets traded to a preferred destination for him.