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Padres' Juan Soto hits 910 feet of home runs amid trade speculation

If teams want to spend for Juan Soto, his price is escalating.

The San Diego Padres star blasted a pair of home runs Friday night that traveled a combined 910 feet in Detroit.

In Soto’s first at-bat, he launched a solo home run to give San Diego an early 1-0 lead. 

That one traveled 447 feet, a preview of what was to come.

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Two innings later, Soto came up to the dish again, this time with a man on base, and his second blast made the first one look like a Little League homer.

Soto hit a 463-foot opposite field home run at Comerica Park to give the Padres a 5-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers in the third inning.

Soto, naturally, was walked for the MLB-leading 93rd time his third plate appearance.

The 24-year-old outfielder was traded to the Padres last year in a blockbuster deal, and he helped them to the NLCS last year.

San Diego improved its already stacked roster by inking shortstop Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million deal. The Padres also inked third baseman Manny Machado to an 11-year, $350 million extension, the fourth-largest in MLB history.

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Despite all the moves, they have been one of baseball’s biggest disappointments.

Boasting a payroll of over $256 million with All-Stars all over the diamond, the Padres sit in fourth place in the NL West, entering play on Friday at 46-51.

The Padres have not decided whether they will sell at the Aug. 1 trade deadline. If they do, Soto is considered a top candidate to move.

Soto isn’t exactly playing like the MVP candidate he was expected to be. He’s hitting .266 this season after hitting .242 last year. He has 42 extra-base hits this year (23 doubles, 19 homers), and his .420 on-base percentage entering Friday is second-best in the majors.

Brandin Cooks sends cryptic tweet after Texans don't move him at NFL trade deadline

After not being traded from the Houston Texans on NFL trade deadline day, wide receiver Brandin Cooks posted a cryptic tweet that appeared to show some frustration. 

The Texans are reeling through seven games this season with a 1-5–1 record and no playoff hopes in sight. It’s for that reason many believed Cooks would be moved to a playoff contender. 

It seems Cooks may have wanted the same thing after tweeting following the 4 p.m. last call for trades. 

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“Don’t take a man’s kindness for granted,” Cooks tweeted. “Covered for the lies for too long those days are done. Crossed the line with playing with my career.”

The 29-year-old signed a two-year extension worth $39.8 million with the Texans that runs through the 2024 season, after which he will become an unrestricted free agent. And $36 million of the deal is guaranteed. 

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The one caveat to a Cooks trade for any team was the $18 million he is owed for the 2023 season, which seemed to be a deal breaker in a potential trade with the Dallas Cowboys. 

The Cowboys and Texans were reportedly discussing a deal that would have moved Cooks to Dallas, but they couldn’t see eye to eye on compensation, so the deal fell through, per Sports Illustrated.

Cooks’ first year in Houston was tremendous with quarterback Deshaun Watson favoring him during a 2020 season in which Watson led the league in passing yards. Cooks totaled 1,150 yards on 81 receptions with six touchdowns.

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Cooks did well despite quarterback troubles in 2021 with 90 catches for over 1,000 yards. But, this year with Davis Mills at the helm, the Texans have struggled offensively, and Cooks’ production has dipped as a result. 

Cooks has 354 yards on 32 catches with just one score this season, and he hasn’t broken 100 yards in a single game. 

With the trade deadline past, Cooks will now have to finish out the regular season with Houston before he can be traded again, assuming that’s what he wants. 

It’s a short week for the Texans, who face the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night.

Broncos field Chubb calls; no plans to trade WRs

The Broncos have received multiple trade inquiries on Bradley Chubb and could eventually deal away the star pass rusher, but they don’t plan to trade receivers Jerry Jeudy or KJ Hamler, according to sources. The post Broncos field Chubb calls; no plans to trade WRs appeared first on Buy It At A Bargain – Deals … Continue reading Broncos field Chubb calls; no plans to trade WRs

A Bizarre NFL MVP Race and NBA Trade Ideas With Cousin Sal and Kevin O’Connor

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the puzzling MVP conversation, the Patriots’ win over the Titans, Colts-Buccaneers, Vikings-49ers, current playoff standings, Eagles-Giants, the Bengals steamrolling the Steelers, Panthers-Dolphins, the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving loss to the Raiders, Browns-Ravens, and much more (1:15). Then they guess the lines for NFL Week 13 (20:00), followed by Parent Corner (1:07:30). Finally Bill talks with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about some interesting NBA trades as the season progresses (1:18:18).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Cousin Sal and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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