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Juan Soto stays grounded as the face of the Nationals' franchise
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Juan Soto's focus on baseball, not contract
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Report: Nationals, Juan Soto in talks over potential $425 million
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Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Phillies, Twins add – The
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MLB fans question Padres motives after club fails to extend 2x All
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Nationals: Don't Sleep On Juan Soto To Win His First NL MVP Award
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Soto, Nationals top Cole, Astros 5-4 in World Series opener - WTOP
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Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Guide
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San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Washington Nationals
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Juan Soto hits his stride with Padres - Washington Times
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Juan Soto is everything you want in an MVP
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Juan Soto went from GCL MVP to the Nationals system's #3 Baseball
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Juan Soto reportedly rejected 15-year/$440M offer from Washington