YASNY Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The Rangers have been throwing the names of Mensch and Nix around. I'd look for one of those two or Wilkerson to be move for pitching soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Dec 7, 2005 -> 09:25 PM) Why do this deal? Both teams are in need of pitching in the worst way.. The nats aren't in need of pitching as much as they are in need of some sort of bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I see someone alluded to it... the BIG scuttlebutt here in Dallas is that the Rangers dumped Soriano to make a genuine run at Clemens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 08:55 AM) I see someone alluded to it... the BIG scuttlebutt here in Dallas is that the Rangers dumped Soriano to make a genuine run at Clemens. It wouldn't surprise me at all if they put an offer on the table and just let it sit there...but the reality is, dumping Soriano and getting at least 1 pitcher is something the Rangers have needed to do for well over a year. I'm not sure this deal qualifies, but it's at least a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 10:55 AM) I see someone alluded to it... the BIG scuttlebutt here in Dallas is that the Rangers dumped Soriano to make a genuine run at Clemens. The Rangers need to start BUILDING a pitching staff. Not slap a band-aid over the gaping wound they now call a staff. They are more concerned about putting butts in seats than they are about winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Well this is good....... Alfonso Soriano said he has no intention of playing outfield for the Nationals. "I'm going to play second base," Soriano said. "I don't think they want me to play the outfield," he said. "I think that if they traded for me, it's to play second base. Obviously I have the control. Of course I'm not going to play the outfield." It looks like the Nationals are going to have serious issues if Jose Vidro is healthy enough to start. They could trade Nick Johnson and try Vidro at first base. Vidro's legs probably wouldn't allow him to play left field. Moving Soriano on to another team could be a possibility if nothing can be worked out. Even if he gets to play second base, Soriano will be less than thrilled to go from a top hitter's park to a top pitcher's park in his contract year. Dec. 9 - 3:28 am et Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Vidro doesn't hit enough to play first so this is a real problem. Plus, NIck Johnson is probably their best offensive player anyways. This is not good. NOt sure what kind of market there is for Vidro but I'm pretty sure its not a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 The more I read - the more I'm glad Alfonso Sorryass Soriano (A.S.S) is gone. f***wad. Play where-ever you can to help your team win. Oh wait, it's aaaaaaaaaaall about meeeeeeee... (come on, won't you sing along...) aaaaaalllll about meeeeee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox-r-us Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 So basically Alex Rodriguez was traded for these chumps? Just goes to show that sometimes it does not take a lot to get a stud player especially if the stud player gets paid lots of $$$ (which is typically the case) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 08:54 AM) The more I read - the more I'm glad Alfonso Sorryass Soriano (A.S.S) is gone. f***wad. Play where-ever you can to help your team win. Oh wait, it's aaaaaaaaaaall about meeeeeeee... (come on, won't you sing along...) aaaaaalllll about meeeeee... You know what the best theory I've heard about the reasons why he only wants to play 2nd? Because there are so few other "Big bats" who play 2nd base. Jeff Kent is the all time HR leader for 2nd basemen, so it wouldn't be hard at all for him to become the all time HR leader as a 2nd baseman. He also is almost always a guaranteed All-star starter at 2nd base, which probably helps either his contract or him while negotiating his next contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 10:54 AM) The more I read - the more I'm glad Alfonso Sorryass Soriano (A.S.S) is gone. f***wad. Play where-ever you can to help your team win. Oh wait, it's aaaaaaaaaaall about meeeeeeee... (come on, won't you sing along...) aaaaaalllll about meeeeee... Which is exactly why I didn't want the Sox to get this guy when it broached around here at the trade deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) So basically Alex Rodriguez was traded for these chumps? Just goes to show that sometimes it does not take a lot to get a stud player especially if the stud player gets paid lots of $$$ (which is typically the case) Soriano isn't a stud player, and if you think he is, just wait until you see the complete s*** numbers he'll put up next year in RFK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 QUOTE(Felix @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 10:09 PM) Soriano isn't a stud player, and if you think he is, just wait until you see the complete s*** numbers he'll put up next year in RFK. 30 HR/30 SB is pretty studlike to me....Although he doesnt really put forth in effort unless the team is good or he has some personnel goal. That being said this is his contract year so he might have a really big year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sircaffey Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 If Soriano were to move to the OF, especially in Washington, his numbers won't be anything but slightly above league average. This is his contract year. He knows that his value is at 2B. Soriano is a product of Arlington. His average and OBP are terrible. He's going to have a lot of trouble this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Dec 12, 2005 -> 03:53 AM) 30 HR/30 SB is pretty studlike to me....Although he doesnt really put forth in effort unless the team is good or he has some personnel goal. That being said this is his contract year so he might have a really big year Look at his home/away splits. He sucks anywhere outside of TBIA. Thats not being a stud player.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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