Alfonso Soriano

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I definitely think that Soriano is a good potential fit for he Mets. If he could be signed for 4 years with an option for reasonable money, it would be a great deal for the Mets.

I do find it funny that just a year or two ago, most here, including myself, wanted no part of Soriano on the Mets. After a monster season for the Nationals and a change in position, suddenly many of us have changed our tunes on Soriano.

That said, I'd be fine with him playing left field and letting Valentin play second base another year. That would free up Milledge for potential trade bait for starting pitching. I would also be fine with Soriano taking over at second base and giving a platoon of Milledge/Chavez a shot at left field.


Edited: to correct blatant typographical errors

[metirish]

] I do find it funny that just a year or two ago, most here, including myself, wanted no part of Soriano on the Mets. After a monster season for the Nationals and a change in position, suddenly many of us have changed our tunes on Soriano.

I was thinking the same thing today....

[Frayed Knot]

At least part of the 'Anti-Soriano' feeling here was in response to the occasionally suggested [u:6a10d8c2e0]Soriano for Reyes[/u:6a10d8c2e0] type swaps.


And just to play devil's advocate here'
- he's coming off a career year, meaning we'd be paying for that while probably getting somewhat less
- already 31, a lengthy contract takes him until age ... ???
- the one place our offense ranked below par this year was in OBP, exactly the kind of guy Sorino is NOT
- (reportedly) wants superstar money for a less-than complete player who does not play a middle position
- a bit of a non-hustler with occasionaly bouts of on-field brain-farts

None of which screams 'DON'T TOUCH HIM', just that there's always a price at which you go to plan B

[metirish]

FK ,at times you are the voice of reason here......you make some great points....especially on OBP.

[Guest patona314]

Frayed Knot wrote: At least part of the 'Anti-Soriano' feeling here was in response to the occasionally suggested Soriano for Reyes type swaps. And just to play devil's advocate here' - he's coming off a career year, meaning we'd be paying for that while probably getting somewhat less - already 31, a lengthy contract takes him until age ... ??? - the one place our offense ranked below par this year was in OBP, exactly the kind of guy Sorino is NOT - (reportedly) wants superstar money for a less-than complete player who does not play a middle position - a bit of a non-hustler with occasionaly bouts of on-field brain-farts None of which screams 'DON'T TOUCH HIM', just that there's always a price at which you go to plan B

1)too much $$
2)too many K's batting in the 6 hole

[Guest cleonjones11]

Ex MFY Troublemaker Alfonso Sorryanus? No

[Guest Iubitul]

While his numbers look good on paper, and he may behave due to his relationship with Willie, I'm still leaning towards no, unless the money is right.

With the numbers he put up this year, the money won't be right, because at least one stupid team will offer him too much...

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

I generally think we can do it without him, and ought to (as if we aren't already) looking into how to pull it off that way.

The scary thing, as I mentioned already, is the possibility he lands in Philly and whether that is at work somehow.

[nymr83]

why is that scary? they couldn't win with Abreu, a better player.

[Valadius]

Chemistry, chemistry, chemistry. I don't want a whiny iron-gloved second baseman on my team.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

Nymr83 wrote: why is that scary? they couldn't win with Abreu, a better player.

So they should stop trying to get good players?

[smg58]

The Phillies need a lot more pitching than they have for them to even start scaring me.

I don't know if my yes vote is all that meaningful, because I think you should talk to every free agent at this point, and then decide who the right guys in the right price ranges are. I still think starting pitching is the #1 priority, but if the price on Soriano turns out to be more reasonable than the price of any of the top starters, my priorities could change pretty quickly.