Alfonso Soriano to Nats for Wilkerson, Sledge, PTBN

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

FOR wilkerson, Sledge, and PTBN

 

Whoa...talk about over paying!

[imb]

If Soriano lives up to his road splits from last year, get ready for a godawful line from him in 06

[ltb]

i love jim bowden

[8-8-88]

Alfonso Soriano has been traded to the Nationals for Brad Wilkerson, Terrmel Sledge and a player to be named, ESPNews reports.

We're not sure this really works for either team. If Soriano plays left field or center, he could be a downgrade from Wilkerson, especially when it's factored in that he'll make $10 million or so in arbitration. If he plays second base, then what happens with Jose Vidro? The Rangers plug Wilkerson into right field at the moment, with David Dellucci going back to DH. Kevin Mench could be traded for a pitcher or second baseman, opening up playing time for Sledge. Good value for the Rangers, but it doesn't really fill their needs. Let's see what they do next. Dec. 7 - 11:23 pm et

Rotoworld

[jmajew]

Wow this is disappointing...I think the price for Bradley just went up a bit.

[USSoccer]

Wow. Bowden overpaid.

 

Too bad Wilkerson is off the board, though. Soriano is going to s-u-c-k suck in the parks of the NL East.

[Mark_R]

And some goofball will still waste a first round pick on him next year in Fantasy baseball.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Wilkerson is going to rake in Ameriquest Field.

[XZero771679666304]

If Soriano lives up to his road splits from last year, get ready for a godawful line from him in 06

 

Especially in RFK. I remember last season Jose Guillen measured the alleys and said it was actually 390'. :shock:

[Salazar89]

Rangers are in need of pitching, pitching and some more pitching. I'm quite surprised they traded Soriano for another position player (two at that). I wouldn't be at all surprised if this trade is followed up with another one. Hoping its Wilkerson, but Mench is probably more likely headed somewhere.

 

The last thing the rangers needed was more offensive production.

[LoneStarCubFan]

So with Tampa demanding a king's ransom for Lugo (typical Tampa), and Soriano no longer around to tempt Hendry, it's beginning to look more like Walker could be the 2B after all, no?

 

No. It's beginning to look like Dusty's pet will start at 2B after all. And bat second.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

So with Tampa demanding a king's ransom for Lugo (typical Tampa), and Soriano no longer around to tempt Hendry, it's beginning to look more like Walker could be the 2B after all, no?

 

Or he trades them to the newly secondbaseless rangers for mench

 

Rangers don't need a 2B. Ian Kinsler is ready, they'll simply move Young to 2B. And they'll be better overall for it. Wilkerson and Sledge means no more Sarge Lite, no more Nix. Outstanding move for Texas.

[Mushimus]

I wonder what the price tag for Dellucci right now?

[USSoccer]

I wonder what the price tag for Dellucci right now?

 

I'm betting he could be had for an arm or two.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

So with Tampa demanding a king's ransom for Lugo (typical Tampa), and Soriano no longer around to tempt Hendry, it's beginning to look more like Walker could be the 2B after all, no?

 

No. It's beginning to look like Dusty's pet will start at 2B after all. And bat second.

 

I'm not ready to admit that yet. Hendry DID finally dump Gremlin after all. Maybe there is hope.

[hankp101]

Doesn't this make Walker+somebody like Wellemeyer seem awfully logical?

 

Maybe even CPatt+Willliams for Vidro?

[imb]

So with Tampa demanding a king's ransom for Lugo (typical Tampa), and Soriano no longer around to tempt Hendry, it's beginning to look more like Walker could be the 2B after all, no?

 

Or he trades them to the newly secondbaseless rangers for mench

 

Rangers don't need a 2B. Ian Kinsler is ready, they'll simply move Young to 2B. And they'll be better overall for it. Wilkerson and Sledge means no more Sarge Lite, no more Nix. Outstanding move for Texas.

 

Wow. Kinsler had a much better season than I remembered him having.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Doesn't this make Walker+somebody like Wellemeyer seem awfully logical?

 

Maybe even CPatt+Willliams for Vidro?

 

Vidro is damaged goods. The Nats are convinced that Vidro would either A) not play again or B) never produce at a high level again.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

I wonder what the price tag for Dellucci right now?

 

I'm betting he could be had for an arm or two.

 

Patterson, Novoa and Williams for Delucci and Mench?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Ways the Cubs can benefit from this:

 

Getting Vidro

Going after GMJ to backup OF(or start over Pierre :P)

 

 

I can't wait to see Soriano's line playing half his games in RFK.

[USSoccer]

I wonder what the price tag for Dellucci right now?

 

I'm betting he could be had for an arm or two.

 

Patterson, Novoa and Williams for Delucci and Mench?

 

Remove one player from each side and I think you've got it.

[ltb]

Getting Vidro

 

ewwwwwwwww

[jmajew]

Doesn't this make Walker+somebody like Wellemeyer seem awfully logical?

 

Maybe even CPatt+Willliams for Vidro?

 

Vidro is way to expensive, makes like 7 mil a year and he is injury prone.

[BigbadB]

Yeah, I saw a report recently that Vidro might not play again. Although if I was Vidro, I'd at least attempt to play so that the contract continues paying.

[Guancous]

Hendry DID finally dump Gremlin after all.

 

What? When did this happen? I need to see documentation so I can sleep well knowing that Dracula is dead.