The Washington Nationals might have a tough decision to make soon, with star slugger Juan Soto being under team control for only two more seasons. With Washington's future not looking bright plus the fact that Soto had already rejected a massive 13-year deal offer from the Nationals, trade rumors are beginning to swirl around the talented hitter, who's going to attract virtually every team's attention if indeed Washington puts him on the block. The San Francisco Giants have already begun the recruitment process by way of shortstop Brandon Crawford's wife.

Apparently, Crawford's son, Braxton, looks up not only to his father but to the Nationals superstar as well, according to Eric He of NBC Sports. The Crawfords themselves seem to have a real connection with Soto, even posing for a photo with him back in April.

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Of course, the real work is done behind the scenes when it comes to laying the foundation of a big trade. If the Giants are really interested — as they should — in acquiring Soto, they should also be looking at whether they could retain him beyond the 2024 season, when he becomes a free agent for the first time in his MLB career. The Giants have one of the deepest farm systems in the majors with talents they could dangle in front of the Nationals.

Soto is a monster talent every team, including the Giants, would give up a ton of prospects for.