**The Perennial JUAN SOTO Thread!** - Page 948

Rabs · 06-20-2022, 10:08 AM

Trade him!

ThoseBackPages · 06-20-2022, 10:14 AM

To The Bronx!

pewe · 06-20-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

To The Bronx!

I think he'd enjoy the BoSox better

jhssketchcards · 06-20-2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pewe

I think he'd enjoy the BoSox better

Yep. 4th place is much better

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zworykin · 06-20-2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

To The Bronx!

That's a funny way of spelling Queens...

Neal · 06-20-2022, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Mantles BCA would have taken a huge hit when he tore his knee up as a rookie.

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LOL. Truth.

Neal · 06-20-2022, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rabs

Trade him!

The Nats most likely will not keep him so why not ...

BAHoopla · 06-20-2022, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Again.. it’s a long season.

Yes it it! Assuming a 600 AB season Soto would have to bat .356 the rest of the way to finish at .300

BAHoopla · 06-20-2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal

LOL. Truth.

Yeah I do not know about this. When I look at Mantles 5th season I see an OPS of 1.042 37 HR and an average over .300. Soto no where close

towerymt · 06-20-2022, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pewe

I think he'd enjoy the BoSox better

Cold weather, no good.

I think Atlanta. Ronald Acuna Jr. Michael Harris II. Juan Soto.

pewe · 06-20-2022, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Yep. 4th place is much better

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Make the playoffs and be surrounded by the best batting team in the AL. Not to mention a lauded culture and a manager who speaks your language. Win win win win - pretty much Soto's dream, I'd bet.

eye4talent · 06-20-2022, 11:04 AM

Marco Luciano and Kyle Harrison sure look like the perfect core for a Giants trade package.

I’m looking forward to years of the Soto Splash in McSoto Cove.

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Rabs · 06-20-2022, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by towerymt

Cold weather, no good.

I think Atlanta. Ronald Acuna Jr. Michael Harris II. Juan Soto.

Haha I wish!

Rabs · 06-20-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by eye4talent

Marco Luciano and Kyle Harrison sure look like the perfect core for a Giants trade package.

I’m looking forward to years of the Soto Splash in McSoto Cove.

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That’s not a hitter friendly park!

hammertime · 06-20-2022, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabs

That’s not a hitter friendly park!

Cincinnati is!

SupermanBrandon · 06-20-2022, 12:54 PM

We've not seen a player this destined for Pin Stripes in a decade+. It's just a matter of time.

eye4talent · 06-20-2022, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabs

That’s not a hitter friendly park!

Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford proved last year that closing a wind tunnel can do wonders for boosting homers.

Barry Juands would easily set a new splash record.

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BAHoopla · 06-20-2022, 03:41 PM

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We've not seen a player this destined for Pin Stripes in a decade+. It's just a matter of time.

If George was still alive, but doubt Hank pays both Judge and Soto.

BAHoopla · 06-20-2022, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pewe

Make the playoffs and be surrounded by the best batting team in the AL. Not to mention a lauded culture and a manager who speaks your language. Win win win win - pretty much Soto's dream, I'd bet.

Yes but the Sox won’t pay the amount needed after signing Devers

Neal · 06-20-2022, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BAHoopla

Yeah I do not know about this. When I look at Mantles 5th season I see an OPS of 1.042 37 HR and an average over .300. Soto no where close

Wrong context ... read the post I replied to

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BAHoopla · 06-20-2022, 03:58 PM

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Wrong context ... read the post I replied to

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Not necessarily as the context was about Mantle prices diving after year 1 injury. Year 1 means nothing as we are in year 5. Even Acura prices did not dive after injury in year 4. The comparison was just plain stupid. Mantle and Soto don’t belong in the same sentence and me showing year 5 vs year 5 just proved it. Soto SUCKS so far this year. Mantle didn’t suck till well past his prime.

ThoseBackPages · 06-20-2022, 04:13 PM

so angry

pewe · 06-20-2022, 04:16 PM

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Yes but the Sox won’t pay the amount needed after signing Devers

I worry they won't sign Xander or Devers

But maybe that leaves the door open for Soto

atk825 · 06-20-2022, 04:16 PM

Mantle through Year 5: 156 OPS+
Soto to start his career, including this year: 157 OPS+

Now there's other components aside from adjusted offensive output but that you can realistically comp the two at the plate is why people are so high on Soto.

The top 5 closest comps according to b-ref through age 22 season to Soto:

Trout, Frank Robinson, Bryce Harper, Miguel Cabrera, Mickey Mantle.

Even with a relatively down year, just enjoy that this type of star doesn't come along too often.

BAHoopla · 06-20-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by atk825

Mantle through Year 5: 156 OPS+
Soto to start his career, including this year: 157 OPS+

Now there's other components aside from adjusted offensive output but that you can realistically comp the two at the plate is why people are so high on Soto.

The top 5 closest comps according to b-ref through age 22 season to Soto:

Trout, Frank Robinson, Bryce Harper, Miguel Cabrera, Mickey Mantle.

Even with a relatively down year, just enjoy that this type of star doesn't come along too often.

Agreed but the potential once in a generation hitter hasn’t shown up yet this year.

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atk825 Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 3,068	Mantle through Year 5: 156 OPS+ Soto to start his career, including this year: 157 OPS+ Now there's other components aside from adjusted offensive output but that you can realistically comp the two at the plate is why people are so high on Soto. The top 5 closest comps according to b-ref through age 22 season to Soto: Trout, Frank Robinson, Bryce Harper, Miguel Cabrera, Mickey Mantle. Even with a relatively down year, just enjoy that this type of star doesn't come along too often.