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Should the Yankees go all in on Juan Soto? Gerrit Cole on what a big splash could mean - The Athletic
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San Diego Padres trade for Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto - ESPN
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Nationals star Soto turns down $440 million contract
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Why did Juan Soto turn down THE largest contract in MLB history, $440 million?!
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Juan Soto is at the center of baseball's swirl. That's not going away soon., Professional: All Sports
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After Turning Down $440 Million, Juan Soto Just Wants to Play - The New York Times
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Juan Soto rejects Nationals' 15-year, $440 million offer; team now seeks trade
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Juan Soto overcomes Julio Rodriguez, contract talk to win Home Run Derby
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Juan Soto - by Matthew Kory - Sox Outsider
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Juan Soto trade rumors, $500M future are talk of the MLB All-Star Game
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3 best trade destinations for Nationals star Juan Soto after declining $440 million contract
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Juan Soto rejects Nationals' 15-year, $440 million extension, team plans to entertain trade offers, per report
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Padres officially acquire superstar Juan Soto in deadline-day blockbuster