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The real Juan Soto showed himself even during 'crazy' first spring
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Padres Daily: Juan Soto looking like Juan Soto; four in a row
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Meet Our Newest San Diego Padres, Juan Soto and Josh Bell – NBC 7
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Sources - Padres, Juan Soto reach $23M deal, avoid arbitration - ESPN
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2023 Topps Juan Soto 2022 Greatest Hits - San Diego Padres
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JUAN SOTO DEBUT!! All-Star joins Padres, gets huge cheers from San
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Juan Soto 2022 Highlights!! (Traded to Padres reportedly)
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Juan Soto hits first home run with Padres
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Juan Soto Isn't Having a Juan Soto Year
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Juan Soto Knocks his FIRST HIT With the Padres!! SAN Diego Padres
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Juan Soto traded to San Diego Padres for massive haul of prospects
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Juan Soto trade grades: Padres get 'A' for landing superstar; low