**The Perennial JUAN SOTO Thread!**

[speedyjg13]

Originally Posted by Ewing33

Mets fan here, it’s not so much his down numbers, that’ll pick up. Not worried about that, I am worried about his body language. He looks depressed, like his dog died.

I’m sure we will all look back at this and laugh soon

Angels fan here, the only body language comparison I have for Soto is Garret Anderson. Garret Anderson frustrated the heck out of all Angels fans with his horrible body language and laziness. Straight laziness.

Having said this, Garret Anderson still managed 2,500+ hits, 275 + HRs.

Garret Anderson was fine when all is said and done.

Soto will be fine. We may, as a baseball community, need to get used to Soto's body language and laziness if this is his new norm. Embrace and cheer him on. He will be okay.

[marl1220]

Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Correct.

Only those who have his cards to make money are worried.

Soto will be fine. He got paid and has earned a WS ring.

Maybe that's the problem.

[speedyjg13]

Originally Posted by marl1220

Maybe that's the problem.

That's a great problem to have.

Trout, Acuña, Tatis, Vladdy Jr never been to the world series.

[boxbuster7]

[QUOTE=StateEx;19912811]He went through the same thing with the Padres.

I really like Soto, but he's human and -- apparently -- pretty sensitive and it takes him time to get comfortable and get in the groove.

It's funny that it wasn't a bigger storyline during the contract conversations, but I have no doubt he'll work through it. But for those who haven't seen Soto over the years, get comfortable because it might not be until September or even next spring.[/QUOTE]

what

[Rabs]

Originally Posted by speedyjg13

That's a great problem to have.

Trout, Acuña, Tatis, Vladdy Jr never been to the world series.

Acuna has a ring!

[Rickey Vaughn]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

there are no excuses but it certainly has not helped that it is May 23rd and its been in the 50's here in new york most of this month weather wise.

Burn money, stay warm….amazing to see how people didn’t understand the player, just the deal.

We all know he becomes the DP king when he’s playing at the mlb average player level. He just never had the contract to boot.

Real question is, does he have any decent looking cards yet this year ?

I have not been looking but what have seen on IG with Topps doesn’t really give me any hope that there will be lol.

I’m more concerned about that company’s direction than anything, it’s terrible


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[Rickey Vaughn]

Originally Posted by Ewing33

Mets fan here, it’s not so much his down numbers, that’ll pick up. Not worried about that, I am worried about his body language. He looks depressed, like his dog died.

I’m sure we will all look back at this and laugh soon

He’s just human and cares, problem is if you care visibly and not throw your helmet and beat up the gatorade jug it’s the alternative display we are seeing.

I know he’s 53 and this isn’t expected.


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[Rickey Vaughn]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

I don't get it. His numbers are a little down, but not that far off from last year's start. He had 9 HRs after 177 ABs last year, this year he's got 8. His AVG is worse, but he's still getting on base at a similar clip. Same # of Doubles, he's just missing a few singles.

“Pop outs/line outs ?” not being gappers, a HR robbed etc. are just how it goes. It’s probably exhausting as a really good hitter to not get “ lucky”. At this level when you mix in some luck on top of being mediocre, your an Allstar.

He’s been more good/great than lucky and always will. That’s why he’s pissed and seemingly pouting, not the type to snap a bat over his knee.

I agree, it will take 2 hot weeks to get back to standard fashion, that’s a good thing


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[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Rickey Vaughn

Burn money, stay warm….amazing to see how people didn’t understand the player, just the deal.

We all know he becomes the DP king when he’s playing at the mlb average player level. He just never had the contract to boot.

Real question is, does he have any decent looking cards yet this year ?

I have not been looking but what have seen on IG with Topps doesn’t really give me any hope that there will be lol.

I’m more concerned about that company’s direction than anything, it’s terrible


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only Yankees Photoshopped cards so far

[Rickey Vaughn]

Topps……when ???


NOOOOOWWWWW !!!

#geode


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[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Rickey Vaughn

Topps……when ???


NOOOOOWWWWW !!!

#geode


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ha!!!

[speedyjg13]

Originally Posted by speedyjg13

That's a great problem to have.

Trout, Acuña, Tatis, Vladdy Jr never been to the world series.

Originally Posted by Rabs

Acuna has a ring!

He does, but I was talking about players who have played in the World Series.

Let's go Soto!!!

[cardozo]

Soto the soon to be DH.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/777808/v...okie-betts-lin

[KhalDrogo]

He should have stayed with the Yankees. He took a great situation and tried to get something even better.

[Biohazarddfl]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

He should have stayed with the Yankees. He took a great situation and tried to get something even better.

He did get something better

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[Akphillips86]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

He should have stayed with the Yankees. He took a great situation and tried to get something even better.

100 percent. It doesn’t get much better than hitting in front of Judge.


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[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by Biohazarddfl

He did get something better

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The Mets offered a trivial amount of money more than the Yankees. As reported, the difference maker was the club spot for his family that Cohen was willing to give. Silly.

He’ll come around, but that doesn’t change my opinion that he should have stayed with the Yankees.

[Biohazarddfl]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

The Mets offered a trivial amount of money more than the Yankees. As reported, the difference maker was the club spot for his family that Cohen was willing to give. Silly.



He’ll come around, but that doesn’t change my opinion that he should have stayed with the Yankees.

He is in a better position. Further, we all watched and saw that the Yankees had no chance against the Dodgers, especially without Soto. If they signed Soto, their roster would look a lot different.

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[ThoseBackPages]

He wants to be #1 on his team. That would never happen on the yankees

[Rickey Vaughn]

Ha !

That’s Peter’s team and you know it


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[Biohazarddfl]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

He wants to be #1 on his team. That would never happen on the yankees

Where does this come from? An interview with him? Your assumption? All this time, i just thought that he wanted more money (shameful, I know). Speaking of which.. Will any of you sell me his cards for much less than others are willing to pay? Or do you all care too much about yourselves?

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[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Biohazarddfl

Where does this come from? An interview with him? Your assumption? All this time, i just thought that he wanted more money (shameful, I know). Speaking of which.. Will any of you sell me his cards for much less than others are willing to pay? Or do you all care too much about yourselves?

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of course he wanted the most money.
but i would think he wants to be the best on his team as well (which would never happen on the yankees)

on the Mets, the hitting bar is low.... Piazza, Strawberry, Wright, Alonso, Lindor

[towerymt]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

on the Mets, the hitting bar is low.... Piazza, Strawberry, Wright, Alonso, Lindor

He's barely halfway to catching Willie Mays on the all time Mets HR list. He should be closer than he is

[Biohazarddfl]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

of course he wanted the most money.
but i would think he wants to be the best on his team as well (which would never happen on the yankees)

on the Mets, the hitting bar is low.... Piazza, Strawberry, Wright, Alonso, Lindor

The Mets took the Dodgers deeper than the Yankees. How much better are the Yankees than the Mets right now? It's truly negligible. The Yankees literally had no chance against the Dodgers. If the Mets had Soto last year, they arguably could have beat them. And he got more money. I love how baseball card collectors become communists with everyone else's money

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[Rickey Vaughn]

Originally Posted by Biohazarddfl

Where does this come from? An interview with him? Your assumption? All this time, i just thought that he wanted more money (shameful, I know). Speaking of which.. Will any of you sell me his cards for much less than others are willing to pay? Or do you all care too much about yourselves?

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“Market Price”

Check comps on talent or in your proposed scenario comps on cards….would I take $50 more than market, sure depends on the buyer I guess

He’s a winner and competitor, you don’t need to assume. We are collectors, but if you want to pay more I might sell it to you ?


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