San Diego Padres fans ecstatic to hear chairman Peter Seidler hint at Juan Soto extension: "Love to hear that!" "When this man speaks, listen"

Juan Soto is set to become a free agent after the season. There hasn't been any word on the San Diego Padres trying to reach an extension with him. That doesn't mean the team doesn't have that on its radar.

For a team that doesn't hesitate to throw money at big-time players, it wouldn't be surprising to see Soto stay in San Diego. Padres chairman Peter Seidler hinted at keeping the slugger.

The team traded for Juan Soto at the deadline last season. The Padres had to let go of five prospects who were nearly ready for the major leagues. It would make sense for the Padres to keep Soto for the long haul.

He's been a great fit for the San Diego Padres since he arrived. He's fully embracing the culture that the city of San Diego has to offer. His teammates also love playing with him.

San Diego Padres fans couldn't be happier to hear the news. Juan Soto is one of the most exciting players to watch in the league right now.

The Padres have been lucky to have someone like Seidler in the front office. He really has a vision for his team and will do his best to make it happen.

Many believe that Juan Soto will sign the next big contract

While Juan Soto is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, many don't believe it will get that far. He's the type of player that you don't want to let go of.

Soto is a two-time All-Star who is tremendous at the plate. He's led the league in walks on two separate occasions. In 2020 he led the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.

He's coming off a season where he hit .242/.401/..452 with 27 home runs. Soto also saw a career-high in terms of plate appearances. He's a great all-around hitter who has the ability to change the game with just one swing.

The city is hungry for its first World Series title. Signing Soto long term should be a priority for the Padres as they have a legitimate shot at claiming the title. They have a great lineup and a solid pitching staff that can go deep into ballgames.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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