Hi Blake I’m one of those fans who don’t trust Soto’s personality. I’ve watched him for several seasons and his theatrical machinations. Anywhere there is a camera there he is. I.E, the home run hitting contests. I guess I feel he thinks there is really only one in team. There was a time when really I wanted him. That’s when he went from the Nationals to the Padres. Since then I’ve changed my mind. I’ve had lots of arguments with my husband who agrees with you. It’s just a gut feeling I have. I just think he is a wrong fit, kind’ve like Machado was when he was with the Dodgers that one year.
I respectfully disagree. His defense is horrendous. We saw it first hand quite a few times when he played for SD. Look at the 5th inning of game 5 with the Yankees……defense matters. People complained about Pages & Outman in the OF because they weren’t Bellinger out there, now imagine having Soto out there……he’s worse defensively than any OF the Dodgers already have. I’d rather they secure Teo and pitching. Plus, I think he’s out for more money than he’s worth in my opinion.
"You’re getting a generational hitter. Who cares about their defense. Figure that out down the road." Your assignment for the week is to watch the 5th inning of Game 5 over and over again until you realize that defense wins championships.
Respectfully the Dodger fans contribute a lot of money every year to the team’s budget through tickets, merchandise, concessions, parking, TV viewership for advertising etc. Another $600+ million Soto contract is a big add on. Soto did not impress me when he played for Padres. He wanted back to the East Coast and that is where he should stay. Dodgers need starting pitching-the money better spent there.
I have no problem with the Dodgers spending another $42.8 million on upgrading the roster for next year, but I don't think we should focus all of that $42,8 million on one guy. What the playoffs this year clearly show is that you can't lean on any one particular person or even small group of people - the team with the better roster top-to-bottom will win, because you can't predict who will go cold, or who the other team is going to come up with a killer game plan for. The Dodgers won the WS because Kike, Tommy Edman, and basically the entire bullpen stepped up and outplayed all the non-stars on the Yankees' roster. We have the top-line talent to headline the roster. What we really need is Depth.
I disagree. We saw him in SD last year. I also disagree with the idea that he's some kind of cancer. You can tell how popular he is with other players by watching the All-Star Game events. I just don't think he's particularly clutch.
I respectfully disagree with your take on Juan Soto being a “must-sign” player for the Dodgers, and here’s why: fit absolutely matters, especially for a team like the Dodgers that thrives on positional versatility, chemistry, and long-term sustainability. Soto’s bat is elite, no doubt, but adding a player with defensive liabilities when the DH slot is already locked up by Ohtani for the next nine years creates more problems than solutions.
The Dodgers have built their success by balancing stars with depth and flexibility. Blowing a huge chunk of the payroll on Soto—especially when he’d be another corner outfielder—limits the team’s ability to address pitching, infield depth, and potential bullpen upgrades. A balanced roster wins championships, not just a top-heavy lineup.
Finally, while Soto’s clubhouse reputation may not be as toxic as some fans claim, fit isn’t just about attitude—it’s about alignment with the team’s existing structure. Adding Soto would force awkward defensive adjustments and complicate the lineup more than it improves it. I’d rather see the Dodgers invest wisely in players who complement their current core instead of chasing the flashiest prize. Sometimes the best move is knowing when not to overreach.
Agree, especially with shorter term at a higher AAV. I think he would go for it.
As to move him infield later or trade, even putting in longer with opt outs?
Ummpfh, how long did they sign Will Smith last season? You think he will catch all those years?
Now get this, the major question Soto is asking all potential. suitor teams is,
"What is your commitment to winning?"
It almost sounds as if Soto peeked into the Dodgers playbook to find a question that would make them the obvious favorite.
No matter what team offers more money, Soto has a plausible excuse to choose the Dodgers for less. "I signed with the Dodgers because they had the best response to my main question about commitment to winning."
Who else in this era can answer Soto's question better than the Dodgers?
So I say go for it! Spike that AAV so high it becomes impossible to pass up.
Then resign Teo.
Trade for SP Crochet or ? and RP D Williams to make roster room.
Sign Sasaki, Adames, least one additional of Burns/Snell/Fried, Tanner Scott for LH RP, move Dustin to the BP along with Walker and some remaining SPs for long relief.
Forget about all that money saved for Ohtani deferrals. Think about all that money the Dodgers make from having Ohtani? All those playoff games beyond minimum the Team/Owners get 100% of everything.
After all, like Blake said, "It ain't [my] money."
Hi Blake I’m one of those fans who don’t trust Soto’s personality. I’ve watched him for several seasons and his theatrical machinations. Anywhere there is a camera there he is. I.E, the home run hitting contests. I guess I feel he thinks there is really only one in team. There was a time when really I wanted him. That’s when he went from the Nationals to the Padres. Since then I’ve changed my mind. I’ve had lots of arguments with my husband who agrees with you. It’s just a gut feeling I have. I just think he is a wrong fit, kind’ve like Machado was when he was with the Dodgers that one year.
I respectfully disagree. His defense is horrendous. We saw it first hand quite a few times when he played for SD. Look at the 5th inning of game 5 with the Yankees……defense matters. People complained about Pages & Outman in the OF because they weren’t Bellinger out there, now imagine having Soto out there……he’s worse defensively than any OF the Dodgers already have. I’d rather they secure Teo and pitching. Plus, I think he’s out for more money than he’s worth in my opinion.
"You’re getting a generational hitter. Who cares about their defense. Figure that out down the road." Your assignment for the week is to watch the 5th inning of Game 5 over and over again until you realize that defense wins championships.
Respectfully the Dodger fans contribute a lot of money every year to the team’s budget through tickets, merchandise, concessions, parking, TV viewership for advertising etc. Another $600+ million Soto contract is a big add on. Soto did not impress me when he played for Padres. He wanted back to the East Coast and that is where he should stay. Dodgers need starting pitching-the money better spent there.
I have no problem with the Dodgers spending another $42.8 million on upgrading the roster for next year, but I don't think we should focus all of that $42,8 million on one guy. What the playoffs this year clearly show is that you can't lean on any one particular person or even small group of people - the team with the better roster top-to-bottom will win, because you can't predict who will go cold, or who the other team is going to come up with a killer game plan for. The Dodgers won the WS because Kike, Tommy Edman, and basically the entire bullpen stepped up and outplayed all the non-stars on the Yankees' roster. We have the top-line talent to headline the roster. What we really need is Depth.
I disagree. We saw him in SD last year. I also disagree with the idea that he's some kind of cancer. You can tell how popular he is with other players by watching the All-Star Game events. I just don't think he's particularly clutch.
I respectfully disagree with your take on Juan Soto being a “must-sign” player for the Dodgers, and here’s why: fit absolutely matters, especially for a team like the Dodgers that thrives on positional versatility, chemistry, and long-term sustainability. Soto’s bat is elite, no doubt, but adding a player with defensive liabilities when the DH slot is already locked up by Ohtani for the next nine years creates more problems than solutions.
The Dodgers have built their success by balancing stars with depth and flexibility. Blowing a huge chunk of the payroll on Soto—especially when he’d be another corner outfielder—limits the team’s ability to address pitching, infield depth, and potential bullpen upgrades. A balanced roster wins championships, not just a top-heavy lineup.
Finally, while Soto’s clubhouse reputation may not be as toxic as some fans claim, fit isn’t just about attitude—it’s about alignment with the team’s existing structure. Adding Soto would force awkward defensive adjustments and complicate the lineup more than it improves it. I’d rather see the Dodgers invest wisely in players who complement their current core instead of chasing the flashiest prize. Sometimes the best move is knowing when not to overreach.
I’d just prefer not to add another long-term contract. We can fill in elsewhere.
Agree, especially with shorter term at a higher AAV. I think he would go for it.
As to move him infield later or trade, even putting in longer with opt outs?
Ummpfh, how long did they sign Will Smith last season? You think he will catch all those years?
Now get this, the major question Soto is asking all potential. suitor teams is,
"What is your commitment to winning?"
It almost sounds as if Soto peeked into the Dodgers playbook to find a question that would make them the obvious favorite.
No matter what team offers more money, Soto has a plausible excuse to choose the Dodgers for less. "I signed with the Dodgers because they had the best response to my main question about commitment to winning."
Who else in this era can answer Soto's question better than the Dodgers?
So I say go for it! Spike that AAV so high it becomes impossible to pass up.
Then resign Teo.
Trade for SP Crochet or ? and RP D Williams to make roster room.
Sign Sasaki, Adames, least one additional of Burns/Snell/Fried, Tanner Scott for LH RP, move Dustin to the BP along with Walker and some remaining SPs for long relief.
Forget about all that money saved for Ohtani deferrals. Think about all that money the Dodgers make from having Ohtani? All those playoff games beyond minimum the Team/Owners get 100% of everything.
After all, like Blake said, "It ain't [my] money."