http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5806646?FSO1&ATT=HMA
"Ken Rosenthal / FOXSports.com
Posted: 3 minutes ago
The White Sox are interested in Nationals left fielder Alfonso Soriano, FOXSports.com has learned.
But what is their intent?
While Soriano would represent an upgrade over White Sox left fielder Scott Podsednik, the Sox's far greater need is an impact setup man.
What's more, Soriano is a free agent at the end of the season, and Sox officials have adamantly denied that they would trade top prospects for a two-month rental.
The true motive for White Sox G.M. Ken Williams might be drive up the price for the Tigers, who lead the Sox in the A.L. Central by 61/2 games.
Or, Williams might want to acquire Soriano as part of a three-way deal that would bring his team a reliever while keeping Soriano away from the Tigers.
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The Mariners continue to discuss Soriano with the Nationals, and the Angels and Yankees remain possible darkhorses as they wait for the Nationals' price to drop.
The Nationals, seeking a center fielder, likely want White Sox rookie Brian Anderson. But the Sox, who sent center-field prospect Chris Young to the Diamondbacks in the Javier Vazquez trade, aren't interested in moving Anderson.
Adding Soriano to the majors' highest-scoring offense would seem like overkill, but the lack of quality pitching on the trade market is forcing teams to ponder creative solutions.
The White Sox's pursuit of Soriano might be just that.
Or it might be a strategic smokescreen and nothing more."
It would be amazing if we got this guy. Get it done Kenny!!!