At this point in the season Soriano is in the top 5 in the NL in 5 offensive categories, including 2nd in HR's and is 8th in RBI's with 47. He signed a 1 yr contract with the Nats for $10MM and is a free agent at seasons end. There has been quite a bit of speculation that the Nats will trade him before the July 31st deadline. IIRC, the was speculation that the CUBS were looking at getting him in last off-season. My question is should the CUBS try to acquire him in a trade this year or attempt to sign him in the off-season. His price tag will be high, IMO. Any thoughts ?