San Diego Padres fans believe MLB insider is dropping hints Juan Soto and Manny Machado will sign long-term extensions soon: "Speak it into existence"

One of the biggest challenges facing the San Diego Padres right now is the contractual situation of Juan Soto and Manny Machado. Both players are bona fide superstars who are set to become free agents relatively soon. One MLB insider, Hector Gomez, is implying that those deals are nearing completion. Needless to say, this has Padres fans absolutely fired up.

The Padres became one of the league's top spenders seemingly overnight and have made their desire to win clear. Machado and Soto are two of the best offensive players in the league. Their contract extensions will put up monstrous numbers, but the Padres appear willing to spend the amount of money needed.

HGomez posted an image of the trio of Padres stars with the caption attracting the attention of baseball Twitter.

Gomez also responded to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal's report about the team signing Manny Machado this offseason. Then he reposted that response shortly before his "Padres Forever" tweet.

This set San Diego Padres fans' imaginations on fire. If what they are inferring from Gomez is true, the Padres will be a star-studded team for a long time. They would have Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts all signed long-term. Obviously, fans desperately hope this is true, but it seems too good to believe.

The Padres play in an incredibly competitive division against the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. Starpower is the name of the game in the National League West, and the Padres may hold the most stars now. Even with the Dodgers putting forth Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw. If Padres fans' inferences are right, they will hold that advantage for a while.

The fact that rumors like this got the fanbase so riled up shows how important winning is to them. They are poised to make a World Series run this season, and these extensions would increase their championship window dramatically.

The San Diego Padres know how important Juan Soto and Manny Machado are, and their contract values will have to reflect that.

Juan Soto and Manny Machado can build a dynasty with the San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Juan Soto is one of the top offensive players in the MLB today and is projected to have an all-time great career. Manny Machado is one of the best power hitters and explosive leaders in the game.

The Padres have four players who could be legitimate cornerstone players for the team, and they will be tough to bet against in any capacity.