SAN DIEGO — Juan Soto Petco Park promised to bring “good vibrations” to the area San Diego Padres and issues a warning to opposing team.
The acquisition This 23-year-old generational talent has been rewarded in the largest deadline deal ever. The Padres and their long-suffering fan base were energized by the news, and there is more.
Soto Josh Bell On Wednesday, the All-Star slugger joined the line-up. Manny Machado. Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. Is expected to recover from a fractured left wrist in a matter of weeks.
That lineup will be “really exciting” when it hits the field. It will be difficult and I wish the best to all pitchers.” Soto laughed at an introductory news conference.
Soto was batting second on Wednesday night against Colorado. This came a day after he had been acquired from Washington in an enormous trade. Machado was batting in the third position, and switch-hitting second baseman Bell, who was acquired with Soto, was playing cleanup.
Petco fans gave Soto a standing ovation when he ran to right field in the first inning.
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Bell and Soto paid a high price. Jarlin Susana, Robert Hassell III, and Abrams.
Washington General Manager Mike Rizzo set an ambitious asking price after Soto rejected his latest contract offer, which was worth $440 million over fifteen years.
Soto began to feel uncertain about his future. He said after Sunday’s game against St. Louis, “I just want it over with and to see what happens.” You can start over or go to where you are.”
San Diego is that place. The Padres were in San Diego on Wednesday, holding the NL’s second wild-card spot. However, they trailed the NL. Los Angeles Dodgers by 11½ games in the NL West.
Soto, one the game’s top young hitters said that he was glad Bell was part of the trade. Two of the best young hitters in baseball were flown by private jet to San Diego Tuesday night.
“For me, it was a surprise that I would be traded together,” Soto said. Soto stated that he was thinking most likely by himself. “When I realized Josh was coming, I felt more excited and pumped. He’s a great guy and I know the kind of guy he can be. He is a great guy and I am excited to be able to share another clubhouse.
Soto played a major role in the Nationals’ first World Series championship in 2019. He then hit.351 to win the NL batting crown in 2020. Bell is now his second straight All-Star and he’s part of a team that has big playoff hopes.
Soto said that all of the conversations with Padres General Manager A.J. Preller said that he and his new teammates had been saying, “Let’s win. Let’s bring the positive energy to the stadium and the clubhouse. Just come here and win.” Bring your World Series experience to San Diego.
“That’s exactly what I’m going do, that’s all I have in my head since yesterday’s trade. We’re going for it, we want to get to the last team.
Soto believes that he’s going to a World Series participant.
He said, “Yeah. Definitely.” “This team is equipped with everything necessary to win a World Series.”
San Diego was last in the World Series in 1998. It was swept by The. New York Yankees.
Soto said that he is still under contract for the next two seasons and that he has no plans to change his mind.
“I’m only thinking about winning,” said he. “I just come to this clubhouse to bring my energy, all the positive vibes, and to win.”
Bell and Soto have moved from the team that had the worst record in baseball to one which has improved its postseason chances.
Soto stated, “It feels really good.” It feels great to be here. You can’t go wrong with a team that doesn’t have the chance to make it all the way. It’s a great feeling, it’s new vibe, and it’s an exciting start. It’s a fresh start. I feel more able to give than I have.
Bell stated: “Obviously, no matter where you are, we put all our heart and souls into this sport. … It’s an extra motivation to be here, to hunt, and to show up every day earlier to do the work that we need. It’s a great opportunity and I am excited to be here.
Tatis and Soto, both 23-years-old, have been friends since they played together in the Dominican Prospect League.
Tatis stated Tuesday, “That’s my son, my hometown boy.” “It’s true, we have been playing together since we were 15 years old. We’re now on the same team. It’s crazy.”