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San Diego Padres fans can't get enough of seeing Juan Soto and Manny Machado dominate in the World Baseball Classic. The duo are playing for Team Dominican Republic, and both had particularly great games against Team Nicaragua. With the MLB season around the corner, the thought of seeing the two play together for a full year is tantalizing.
The Padres are expected to be a dominant force in baseball, and anything less than a 100 win season would be disappointing. Considering where the Padres were as a franchise five years ago, it is almost unbelievable. They have arguably the best core of top-tier players in the game and are enjoying every second of it.
Fox Sports MLB shared how they think San Diego Padres fans must be feeling these days on Twitter.
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This is a golden age for the San Diego Padres and their passionate fan base. With Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts, they should have a top tier offense. Their pitching staff is also excellent, combining to make them a top MLB team. The anticipation of seeing this team in action will only grow until Opening Day.
The Padres roster is one of the most expensive in the league, which highlights the team's commitment to winning. They are not one of the most profitable or recognizable teams like the New York Yankees or Houston Astros. Despite this, owner Peter Seidler is still willing to spend the big bucks to bring home a championship. Fans are very appreciative of this.
Seeing Team Dominican Republic dominate off the swings of Juan Soto and Manny Machado is just a taste of what 2023 will look like. The World Baseball Classic could very well be won by Team Dominican Republic, setting up the duo to win two championships in one year.
Juan Soto and Manny Machado seem like they are firing on all cylinders, which is a great sign for the Padres.
Juan Soto and Manny Machado need to keep San Diego Padres' focus on winning the National League West
It is easy to look ahead to the World Series, but the Padres have difficult opponents within their division. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the obvious threat, but the San Francisco Giants could be surprisingly great as well.
The path to the championship is much easier to follow with home-field advantage that the San Diego Padres will look to secure.
