In my opinion, he is completely correct in refusing to enter left field yesterday. What were the Washington Nationals thinking?
The Nationals KNEW that he is a 2B, KNEW he did not want to move to the outfield, yet they traded for him nonetheless, even though they have Jose Vidro. It might have been wise to contact him BEFORE the trade. The Nationals had a god-complex.
He's an infielder, been an infielder his entire career. Remember, he was a hot-shot SS in the NY Yankees farm system. He moved to 2B to team with Derek Jeter. He puts up All-Star numbers since he broke into MLB with the Yankees. His defense is still suspect, but not a liability to the point of moving him.
Think about it. Would the Bosox try to make Curt Schilling play OF without asking him? Would the St. Louis Cardinals try to make Albert Pujols play left field, without asking him? Sincerely doubt it.
If Soriano sits out this year, I'd completely understand his POV. The Nationals needed to show some respect. And I'm sure that many players are now checking into their contracts along the same lines as this issue. And I'm also sure that free agent players will be thinking twice about there as well.
Your thoughts?
The Nationals KNEW that he is a 2B, KNEW he did not want to move to the outfield, yet they traded for him nonetheless, even though they have Jose Vidro. It might have been wise to contact him BEFORE the trade. The Nationals had a god-complex.
He's an infielder, been an infielder his entire career. Remember, he was a hot-shot SS in the NY Yankees farm system. He moved to 2B to team with Derek Jeter. He puts up All-Star numbers since he broke into MLB with the Yankees. His defense is still suspect, but not a liability to the point of moving him.
Think about it. Would the Bosox try to make Curt Schilling play OF without asking him? Would the St. Louis Cardinals try to make Albert Pujols play left field, without asking him? Sincerely doubt it.
If Soriano sits out this year, I'd completely understand his POV. The Nationals needed to show some respect. And I'm sure that many players are now checking into their contracts along the same lines as this issue. And I'm also sure that free agent players will be thinking twice about there as well.
Your thoughts?