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Juan Soto promises to bring ‘good vibes,’ winning to Padres

San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Bell smiles during a news conference at Petco Park Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. Bell was acquired, along with outfielder Juan Soto, from the Washington Nationals. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto, left, smiles as he sits alongside Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, during a news conference at Petco Park Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. Soto, the generational superstar whose trade-deadline acquisition instantly made the Padres a strong playoff contender, was introduced at a news conference Wednesday along with fellow newcomer Josh Bell. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto, right, jokes with first baseman Josh Bell during a news conference at Petco Park Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. Soto, the generational superstar whose trade-deadline acquisition instantly made the Padres a strong playoff contender, was introduced at a news conference Wednesday along with fellow newcomer Josh Bell. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto, left, greets third baseman Manny Machado during a news conference at Petco Park Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. Soto, the generational superstar whose trade-deadline acquisition instantly made the Padres a strong playoff contender, was introduced at a news conference Wednesday along with fellow newcomer Josh Bell. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto, left, stands next to center fielder Trent Grisham during batting practice before team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto signs autographs during batting practice before team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto, right, jokes with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim during batting practice for the Padres' baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto talks with manager Bob Melvin during batting practice before the the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto smiles during batting practice before team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Juan Soto promises to bring ‘good vibes,’ winning to Padres