Soriano ...still not playing winter ball

[Jerry Mumphrey]

Anyone have a link to the article explaining how Minaya told Reyes he can't play Dominican ball in the offseason because he's too valuable to the team? That's exactly what Hendry should have told our new 5th-highest paid player in history but he was completely spineless on it as usual. Just like how he won't call out players or coaches, only blames bad bounces, and also how he wouldn't fire Baker or even tell him who to put in the lineup when it was obvious he was screwing that up for 2+ seasons. All this nice-guy carp does is cost him the respect of fans and players. You think guys don't play for Minaya or Steinbrenner? You bet they do because those GMs will act like a boss. Soriano tends to fade down the stretch as is and now he's going to need off-days beginning in ST because of our lame, gutless GM. Great, you worked from a hospital bed over winter meetings. I'd prefer if you worked on making your coaches and players show that type of sacrifice.

[goonys evil twin]

I thought Soriano wasn't playing in that league.

[Jerry Mumphrey]

He signed the huge contract, then asked permission to play 75 games +playoffs of winter ball in the Dominican league before the start of Spring Training, and Hendry said "Sure! I'm not gonna stop you!"

[tkenm356]

He signed the huge contract, then asked permission to play 75 games +playoffs of winter ball in the Dominican league before the start of Spring Training, and Hendry said "Sure! I'm not gonna stop you!"

 

No he didn't.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2681792

 

Don't know where you get your info from, but do a little research before jumping to some aggressive conclusions. I found that typing in "Soriano Winter Ball" into ESPN's search box, you can do the same with Google and it will show up. Not that hard.

[Jerry Mumphrey]

Well my impression is that Hendry must have changed his mind after seeing Minaya take charge on it with Reyes. Everything I read last week said Soriano got the go-ahead. Even that article implied he was still considering playing this winter.

[goonys evil twin]

Well my impression is that Hendry must have changed his mind after seeing Minaya take charge on it with Reyes. Everything I read last week said Soriano got the go-ahead. Even that article implied he was still considering playing this winter.

 

Well you're wrong. Everything that has been written is that Hendry asked him not to play.

[Brian]

the day he was introduced to the media, it came out that Hendry asked him not to play.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

Didnt Soriano himself say that he was not going to play because of his obligation to the team? I saw his press conference, and he said that the Cubs told him not to, and he obliged.

[Bruce Miles]

Soriano is not playing winter ball. The Cubs told him a couple weeks ago they didn't want him to play. It has nothing to do with whatever Minaya told anybody. Where do people come up with this stuff?

[cubbyvirus00]

IBL

 

dumb thread.

[CubinNY]

Soriano is not playing winter ball. The Cubs told him a couple weeks ago they didn't want him to play. It has nothing to do with whatever Minaya told anybody. Where do people come up with this stuff?

 

It's the silly season.

 

Bruce,

 

One question. Do you know if the Cubs have any interest in upgrading at either SS (Izturis) or 2nd (DeRosa/Theriot)?

 

There is a rumor that Marcus Giles might be non-tendered.

[Bruce Miles]

Soriano is not playing winter ball. The Cubs told him a couple weeks ago they didn't want him to play. It has nothing to do with whatever Minaya told anybody. Where do people come up with this stuff?

 

It's the silly season.

 

Bruce,

 

One question. Do you know if the Cubs have any interest in upgrading at either SS (Izturis) or 2nd (DeRosa/Theriot)?

 

There is a rumor that Marcus Giles might be non-tendered.

 

The Cubs will not look into Marcus Giles if he's non-tendered. They're happy with their infield, as you heard Mr. Hendry say.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Soriano is not playing winter ball. The Cubs told him a couple weeks ago they didn't want him to play. It has nothing to do with whatever Minaya told anybody. Where do people come up with this stuff?

 

It's the silly season.

 

Bruce,

 

One question. Do you know if the Cubs have any interest in upgrading at either SS (Izturis) or 2nd (DeRosa/Theriot)?

 

There is a rumor that Marcus Giles might be non-tendered.

 

The Cubs will not look into Marcus Giles if he's non-tendered. They're happy with their infield, as you heard Mr. Hendry say.

 

Is there any interest in Wilkerson? Ryan Church?

[Bruce Miles]

Soriano is not playing winter ball. The Cubs told him a couple weeks ago they didn't want him to play. It has nothing to do with whatever Minaya told anybody. Where do people come up with this stuff?

 

It's the silly season.

 

Bruce,

 

One question. Do you know if the Cubs have any interest in upgrading at either SS (Izturis) or 2nd (DeRosa/Theriot)?

 

There is a rumor that Marcus Giles might be non-tendered.

 

The Cubs will not look into Marcus Giles if he's non-tendered. They're happy with their infield, as you heard Mr. Hendry say.

 

Is there any interest in Wilkerson? Ryan Church?

 

Looks like Wilkerson will be tendered. The Nats are asking for a whole lot for Church. I'm not sure the Cubs have talked trade on Wilkerson, but he's a good option.

[CubinNY]

Soriano is not playing winter ball. The Cubs told him a couple weeks ago they didn't want him to play. It has nothing to do with whatever Minaya told anybody. Where do people come up with this stuff?

 

It's the silly season.

 

Bruce,

 

One question. Do you know if the Cubs have any interest in upgrading at either SS (Izturis) or 2nd (DeRosa/Theriot)?

 

There is a rumor that Marcus Giles might be non-tendered.

 

The Cubs will not look into Marcus Giles if he's non-tendered. They're happy with their infield, as you heard Mr. Hendry say.

 

I kind of figured that. Thanks Bruce!

[Soul]

Soriano is not playing winter ball. The Cubs told him a couple weeks ago they didn't want him to play. It has nothing to do with whatever Minaya told anybody. Where do people come up with this stuff?

 

It's the silly season.

 

Bruce,

 

One question. Do you know if the Cubs have any interest in upgrading at either SS (Izturis) or 2nd (DeRosa/Theriot)?

 

There is a rumor that Marcus Giles might be non-tendered.

 

The Cubs will not look into Marcus Giles if he's non-tendered. They're happy with their infield, as you heard Mr. Hendry say.

 

I kind of figured that. Thanks Bruce!

 

Well that really sucks. Thanks anyway though, LOL.