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MLB Rumors: Top Trade Rumors Ahead of 2023 Winter Meetings
J.Green3 months ago
The teams may not be close to a deal but the fact that they are exchanging names only serves as evidence that the Bronx Bombers are serious about acquiring a player that would instantly enhance both their offensive and defensive efforts.
Martino added, "While the exact names are not known, the Padres are said to be looking at top prospects/rookies like Jasson Dominguez and Anthony Volpe, young major league pitchers in the Michael King/Clarke Schmidt category, and more. That is standard behavior at the beginning of trade talks for a superstar player. It was also standard behavior for the Yankees to say no, but want to keep talking."
It certainly makes sense that the Padres would aim big with the prospects they want in return for a player of Soto's stature, just as it makes sense that the Yankees would reject the first offer. The Padres badly need pitching and freeing up the $27 million due Soto this season will certainly help create space to do that, especially amid reports that the team took out a $50 million loan to help meet payroll in September.
If the team can receive a few promising prospects that it can help grow and evolve into quality contributors, and fill the voids in a rotation that is about to be obliterated by free agency (including Cy Young winner Blake Snell), it will be a worthwhile deal.
Even if it means giving up Soto's 156 hits, 109 RBIs, 35 home runs, and 12 stolen bases.
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