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Bowden is already quoted as saying he won't give Soriano away. He's going to try and save face by getting reasonable value if a trade occurs.

A trade will happen soon. I am certain of it. You beat me to it! LOL, now he's refusing to play... I'm glad the team has threatened not to pay him if he doesn't take the field next time. I'm also glad that Hendry wasn't able to get him last Fall. You assume that Hendry won't try to get him now? Yes, I do. As I recall, Hendry wanted to move him to the outfield as well.

From Nationals.com BTW, the Nationals' beat writer, Bill Ladson, does the team a disservice by calling him "second baseman Alfonso Soriano." On that team, he's a LF or he sits. ESPN.com

A trade will happen soon. I am certain of it. You beat me to it! LOL, now he's refusing to play... I'm glad the team has threatened not to pay him if he doesn't take the field next time. I'm also glad that Hendry wasn't able to get him last Fall.

Now, it makes me a little angry... If Sox can get Pena with Arroyo, cant Cubs get something better with say, Rich Hill? or even someone like Jerome Williams, with atleast some experience. Hi, this is being talked about in Transactions :D

Seconded. I've actually shown it to several co-workers. Or photos posted could actually be related to baseball, instead of sex. Sex? Get your mind out of the gutter. I'm just supporting the local hoops team. All women should be required to learn how to support like that! :roll:

The guy was drafted in 2000 and given a hefty, 5+ Million, signing bonus. They expected great things from him. He was a bust but they've known that for quite some time without any action... They moved him so that they could get something out of their investment before a team snatched him up for nothing.

Happy Birthday! :D

http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/sportsstory.asp?id=168872 It's as if he wants us to believe that on Opening Day he'll wake up and someone's name will be written in on the lineup card for him. How can he claim to have zero idea who will play 2B? Isn't this him indicting himself for complete lack of decision making ability? ](*,) No, I don't think that is the case. According to the Suntimes, Baker says he does have an idea but doesn't want to disclose it right now. BTW, so does that Daily Herald piece. If I were to venture a guess, Baker is hedging because he isn't sure if Walker will be with the team on Opening Day which explains the quote you used.

Since it's been one year (March 17th) since the Congressional Baseball Hearings I decided to revisit some of the highlights. Here are some of my favorite vdeos: obligations to teammates Olympic Testing Steroid solutions Player Experiences Palmerio Sosa McGuire Canseco I think McGuire was all choked up with guilt and why did Sosa have an interpreter? LOL

I think he's an idiot because of the way he's handling it (through the media). His first move should have been to talk to Nationals' management about their plans for him before publically stating that he will not play at 2B. Both parties are being stupid. The Nationals should have asked him about moving to the OF before trading for him. Teams have asked him to move to the OF in the past and he's fought it. Why should the Nationals be any different, especially as he nears FA? They put themselves in this position. Soriano is taking the same position he always has...refusing the move from 2B. Both parties need to grow up. Handling it through the media can't be good for either side. Soriano needs to play to get his FA money. He's quickly becoming a problem child, which will affect his wallet. The Nationals need to realize they made a mistake by not asking him about the move before the trade was finalized. Beg forgiveness if necessary, but don't try to strongarm someone into doing something they've always opposed. Most teams don't consult with a player prior to trading for him. What's next, a refusal to bat a particular number in the lineup? *cough*Sosa*cough* LOL, that didn't work out well for him either. :wink:

I think he's an idiot because of the way he's handling it (through the media). His first move should have been to talk to Nationals' management about their plans for him before publically stating that he will not play at 2B. Both parties are being stupid. The Nationals should have asked him about moving to the OF before trading for him. Teams have asked him to move to the OF in the past and he's fought it. Why should the Nationals be any different, especially as he nears FA? They put themselves in this position. Soriano is taking the same position he always has...refusing the move from 2B. Both parties need to grow up. Handling it through the media can't be good for either side. Soriano needs to play to get his FA money. He's quickly becoming a problem child, which will affect his wallet. The Nationals need to realize they made a mistake by not asking him about the move before the trade was finalized. Beg forgiveness if necessary, but don't try to strongarm someone into doing something they've always opposed. Most teams don't consult with a player prior to trading for him. What's next, a refusal to bat a particular number in the lineup? In reponse to your first question, about whether an employee has a say in an employer moving her/him from one position to another, the answer depends on the state and whether or not a contract or collective bargaining agreement exists. I live in Illinois, an at-will state. Here most employees can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all as long as the reason is lawful. So, unless you are a tenured college professor,like my mother, or are otherwise covered by a union that has negotiated the terms of your employment, you will change positions (happily or begrudgingly) or look for another job. Obviously, Soriano is protected by the Players Union against most forms of termination but there are rights for the team that may supersede his desire to remain at 2B. Without knowing the terms of the contract, it's reasonably safe to assume that his refusal to change a position isn't covered.

I think he's an idiot because of the way he's handling it (through the media). His first move should have been to talk to Nationals' management about their plans for him before publically stating that he will not play at 2B.

Give me a break! Reportedly, he is giving himself time to make a decision about changing positions. The Nationals need to nip this in the bud quickly. Whatever happened to the idea of the manager and organization deciding where the guy plays? Short of him refusing to play at all,I don't see how he can make this decision I wonder if the Nationals can file a grievance with the League?

He's a righty. It still surprises me considering Grissom, Restovich, and Pagan are all battling. He has power but his OBP is horrible. so basically he's a guy the cubs will try to get? LOL, you must have read my mind.

He's a righty. It still surprises me considering Grissom, Restovich, and Pagan are all battling. He has power but his OBP is horrible.

The Suntimes says the O's continue to scout Walker. Matos for Graffanino is another option for Baltimore. Registration Required There is still a lingering rumor on ESPN Insider that the Cubs are interested in Graffanino. If the Red Sox wanted Walker back this deal probably would have already taken place.

He's had a mixed Spring but he will have the opportunity to redeem himself as he is starting tomorrow's game against the DBacks.

ESPN.com is reporting that Leiter retired following a Spring Training game.

Foxsports.com's Rosenthal is reporting that a deal could be in the works. Strangely, he mentions the Cubs have shown interest as well (it can't be recent).

Rhodes was released by the Reds today.

Does anybody really believe in 7-10 days he'll be back throwing and everything will be fine? I believe he'll be throwing in 7-10 days, that can range from throwing 5 10 feet on up. But, he won't be fine. He still has a long ways to go before he's ready to face opposing hitters ate the level expected from him. I'm still not seeing anything positive. There's absolutely no assurance this won't continue to come back. It started after mild throwing with a towel and a couple simu-games. That's not very encouraging. Being objective about it, I would say this will likely haunt him the entire season. They aren't even really treating it at all. Instead, they are simply resting it. Prior already had months of rest. 7-10 days more isn't likely to magically cure this problem. If someone can show how this is a one-time incident only, I would gladly re-assess. But as of now, I see nothing that says this won't continue to come back. Not true. I posted in the ESPN Cubs thread that the team will use ultrasound, shock therapy, and anti-inflammatory drugs in conjunction with rest to treat the problem.

On Prior's mechanics, Rothschild says:

New info fromCubs.com

ROFLMAO Very true