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In response to "isJuanSotoaYankee.com" by Tim

If we win the WS, I'll be okay with this deal. Otherwise, I think we overpaid for a rental when there wasn't much of market for him.

Posted by Krusty (aka Krustylu) Dec 7 '23, 06:02

No one else seemed to be banging down the Padres door. Obviously, I know very little about the negotiations but this seems like a bit of an overspend if it's just a one year rental.

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My old boss is psyched, I think it’s an overpay unless they sign him. -- nm - Tim Dec 7, 06:04
I don’t think you all make the playoffs still. - Will Hunting Dec 7, 06:04 6
- Can always count on Mr. Brightside with the positive takes!!!! -- nm - zunk takes things literally Dec 7, 06:23 1
  - Open up his eager eyes! -- nm - prayformojo 🐵 Dec 7, 06:38
- I'm sorry but I don't agree with your assessment at all. We barely missed the playoffs last year despite having down years from most of our guys. - Krusty Dec 7, 06:10 3
  - Also, I don't see anyone else in the division improving yet. You guys added a meh closer, Boston is not doing anything and Toronto thinks they -- (edited) - Krusty Dec 7, 06:13 2
    - Theoretically, young players improve with experience so we could do so naturally. - Will Hunting Dec 7, 06:49 1
      - I'd much rather be in the O's position right now, no doubt. -- nm - Krusty Dec 7, 07:11

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If we win the WS, I'll be okay with this deal. Otherwise, I think we overpaid for a rental when there wasn't much of market for him.

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