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Let's talk about the baseball thing from Juan Soto's perspective.

Posted by David (aka David) May 14 '20, 13:26

The Nats wouldn't extend him and didn't agree with his financial ask in March.

So, Soto was scheduled to earn $629,400 this year. At half, he's down to just under $315,000.

Owners want to negotiate salaries lower than that. But let's ignore this aspect for now.

Soto has an agent who will take money. Also, many states and Canada throw on taxes in addition to his federal income.

He'll probably net $180-$200k this year as a reasonable scenario.

Juan Soto is about two years away from a $100+ million contract and generational wealth. Why in God's name would he risk that for what he'll earn PER GAME in a few years?

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And he will make that 150-200k for 3 months of work. - Will Hunting May 14, 13:42 1
- Nobody's saying that the pandemic hasn't screwed a lot of people. - David May 14, 13:49
Frankly, I just don't believe the owners so eff them. - spamlet May 14, 13:32 2
- White Sox have a deal with the city with loopholes they abuse. -- nm - . May 14, 13:42
- Oh, that's absolutely right. As I said on the Braves board... - David May 14, 13:37
(ok, I'm just being fighty) So there's an economic response to my star player decides to sit out question from the other day? - JD May 14, 13:30 1
- It's definitely his salary that makes him look like a jerk. - David May 14, 13:36

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