Soriano Doesn't Want to Play Secondbase Any Longer

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Link.

 

From the Daily Southtown,

 

The $136 million question remains: What position will Soriano play?

 

Soriano, who in 2006 hit 46 homers and stole 41 bases for Washington, will bat leadoff and will get a shot at playing center field. He worked out at that spot Thursday. Last year, Soriano refused to switch from second base to the outfield and sat out a spring training game in protest.

 

When asked if he had a choice of what position he'd like to play, his answer was surprising to those who remember last year's controversy.

 

"Not second base anymore," Soriano said. "I think I had a very good season and enjoyed myself in the outfield. Last year, I didn't want to play outfield because I didn't believe in myself and what I could do. Now I believe in myself. It's an easier job for me to play in the outfield."

 

Translated: "Last year I thought I need to play second base to make the most money. Now I can play the OF and still make 136 million. Who needs second base?"

[goonys evil twin]

Translated: "Last year I thought I need to play second base to make the most money. Now I can play the OF and still make 136 million. Who needs second base?"

 

Yep, there's no longer a value to Soriano for having the ability to play 2nd.

[Soul]

His arm might be somewhat wasted at 2B anyway. It's been a good long while since I've seen a Cubbie rack up some serious outfield assists.

[abuck1220]

really hurts my fantasty team though.

[UMFan83]

Translated: "Last year I thought I need to play second base to make the most money. Now I can play the OF and still make 136 million. Who needs second base?"

 

Yep, there's no longer a value to Soriano for having the ability to play 2nd.

 

Fantasy baseball owners disagree with you :lol:

[Chris]

It's been a good long while since I've seen a Cubbie rack up some serious outfield assists.

 

But it has been fun watching the outfield spikes from time to time

[BigbadB]

I was thinking the Cubs should make Soriano play SS. He seemed to excel last year when he was mad.

[NoDak]

I was thinking the Cubs should make Soriano play SS. He seemed to excel last year when he was mad.

 

Wasn't he a shortstop (and not particularly good, defensively) in NYY farm system and moved to 2B because "Yankee god" Jeter was locked in at SS?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

really hurts my fantasty team though.

 

Aww. :)

[Knightlife_in_Lubbock]

Link.

 

From the Daily Southtown,

 

The $136 million question remains: What position will Soriano play?

 

Soriano, who in 2006 hit 46 homers and stole 41 bases for Washington, will bat leadoff and will get a shot at playing center field. He worked out at that spot Thursday. Last year, Soriano refused to switch from second base to the outfield and sat out a spring training game in protest.

 

When asked if he had a choice of what position he'd like to play, his answer was surprising to those who remember last year's controversy.

 

"Not second base anymore," Soriano said. "I think I had a very good season and enjoyed myself in the outfield. Last year, I didn't want to play outfield because I didn't believe in myself and what I could do. Now I believe in myself. It's an easier job for me to play in the outfield."

 

Translated: "Last year I thought I need to play second base to make the most money. Now I can play the OF and still make 136 million. Who needs second base?"

 

 

Easier to pick up strange in the outfield. \:D/

[Jehrico]

Translated: "Last year I thought I need to play second base to make the most money. Now I can play the OF and still make 136 million. Who needs second base?"

 

Yep, there's no longer a value to Soriano for having the ability to play 2nd.

That's good, because he never could play 2nd base.

[Post Count Padder]

I was thinking the Cubs should make Soriano play SS. He seemed to excel last year when he was mad.

 

Wasn't he a shortstop (and not particularly good, defensively) in NYY farm system and moved to 2B because "Yankee god" Jeter was locked in at SS?

You would be correct.

[Guest]

His arm might be somewhat wasted at 2B anyway. It's been a good long while since I've seen a Cubbie rack up some serious outfield assists.

 

That, and I always felt Soriano's athleticism was wasted on the INF.