Soriano Traded to the Nationals
You would think that most of my posts would be about football this time of year, but it seems over the past week or so baseball has been dominating the headlines. The latest news is coming out of Washington D.C. where the Nationals traded Brad Wilkerson, Termmel Sledge, and a minor league pitcher to the Rangers for Alfonso Soriano. This season has been packed with blockbuster trades and free agent signings.Soriano's average was down last season, but he still has power and speed hitting 36 home runs and stealing 30 bags. Soriano was acquired by the Rangers from the Yankees for Alex Rodriguez. I guess they weren't happy with his performance? Or maybe its a money thing with the Rangers.
From ESPN.com
"It appears the Nationals would want him to move to the outfield after losing two outfielders in the deal. Plus, they already have a past All-Star at second base in Jose Vidro, though he was hampered by leg problems last season.
Wilkerson can play all three outfield positions, and will likely be a starter at one of the corner spots for Texas. He can also play first base, but the Rangers already have All-Star Mark Teixeira there.
Sledge was limited to just 20 games last season after tearing his right hamstring off the bone while chasing a ball in the outfield May 2, and hit .243 with one home run. He had a promising rookie season with the Expos in 2004, recovering from a 1-for-34 start to finish with a .269 average, 15 homers and 62 RBI."
posted by David Lithman at 9:04 AM
2 Comments:
I'd be a little surprised if Soriano agreed to move to the outfield, since he's balked at moving in the past. But I would think that's what happens in Washington, as Vidro is already very good at second base.
Regardless, I think it's a good deal by Jim Bowden for the Nats. Soriano is a star player. I'd be a bit worried about his numbers, however, if the Nats don't move in those fences at RFK.
Am I missing something because it seems like Soriano is still good. Strange.
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