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Explaining the Juan Soto trade from the Nationals' perspective
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Padres trade for Soto, then sweep doubleheader from Rockies
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Juan Soto debuts for San Diego Padres; the Washington Nationals
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Washington Nationals' Davey Martinez on moving on from players who
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Washington Nationals 2021 Stories: Juan Soto puts together
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Washington Nationals' Davey Martinez on moving on from players who
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Juan Soto traded to San Diego Padres by the Nationals
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The Padres' Juan Soto Trade Is a Historic Heist - The Ringer
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San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Washington Nationals
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San Diego Padres Trade for Juan Soto and Josh Bell - The New York
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Juan Soto back in Washington, grateful for time with Nats - WTOP News
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San Diego Padres Go All-In with Massive Juan Soto Deal