Padres fans are already contemplating on social media whether former Padres slugger Juan Soto should be cheered or booed when he returns to Petco Park on Friday as a member of the New York Yankees.
The four-time Silver Slugger wasin December as a method to cut costs for the Padres. Joining Soto in the trade was two-time Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham. In exchange, the Padres received a package of right-handed pitchers consisting of Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, Drew Thorpe, and catcher Kyle Higashioka that addressed their need for pitching depth.
Since joining the Yankees, Soto has garnered attention as a candidate for the American League MVP title. Soto ranks in the top five in both leagues in home runs , RBIs and OPS . His .312 batting average ranks third in the American League. The Yankees have the highest winning percentage across the league.
The Padres and Yankees’ first series of 2024 begins Friday at Petco Park. While some fans are ready to welcome Soto back to San Diego with open arms, others are prepared to “boo” the former Padre.May 19, 2024 Fans who vote to “cheer” — the overwhelming majority — do not blame the three-time All-Star for last year’s disappointment in the standings. Soto stood as the lone Padres player in the National League’s top 10 for OPS, adjusted OPS, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, RBIs, and home runs.
Uh everyone...Juan Soto had 35 bombs, 109 RBIs, and a .930 OPS last year, then the PADRES traded him away.Maybe the most compelling reason to set personal feelings aside and cheer Soto regardless? Peter Seidler,
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