Author Topic: Alfonso Gonna Be An Oriole? (Read 1618 times)

Senators2005 · « **Topic Start:** October 03, 2006, 05:50:42 PM »

Alfonso Soriano: Baltimore Expected to Pursue Him
RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Monday, September 25, 2006
LINK: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=rotowire-lfonsoorianoaltimore&prov=rotowire&type=fantasy

Update: Several sources have said that Baltimore will make a strong run at Soriano, who will become a free agent this offseason, the Washington Post reports.

Recommendation: How ironic would it be for the Orioles to pay for the Nationals' prized free agent with money they are earning from procuring the rights to broadcast Nationals' games on owner Peter Angelos' new TV network? If Soriano were to move north on I-95, it would deepen the rift between fans in the two cities, though our money is on Soriano returning to Washington.

Senators2005 · « **Reply #1:** October 03, 2006, 05:51:41 PM »

THE NATIONALS MUST PREVENT THIS FROM OCURRING AT ALL COSTS.

The Chief · « **Reply #2:** October 03, 2006, 05:56:36 PM »

Pff, why? Let Soriano go to Baltimore if he's stupid enough. We'll wave at him as we continuously pass them by in the standings over the next 5 years and beyond.

Senators2005 · « **Reply #3:** October 03, 2006, 05:59:58 PM »

Quote from: "The Chief"

Pff, why? Let Soriano go to Baltimore if he's stupid enough. We'll wave at him as we continuously pass them by in the standings over the next 5 years and beyond.

Noticed the laughing smiley at the end of my post? It's hard to infuse a sarcastic imitating voice into a post. I can hear the lamentations from all the Soriano worshippers already. :wink:

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #4:** October 03, 2006, 07:15:59 PM »

And here I thought Soriano "wanted to win" and be a contender.

The Chief · « **Reply #5:** October 03, 2006, 07:20:40 PM »

Win the lottery maybe.

Senators2005 · « **Reply #6:** October 03, 2006, 07:23:18 PM »

Quote from: "Nat of the LivingDead"

And here I thought Soriano "wanted to win" and be a contender.

What better way to show his "affection" for Washington than to sign a big 'ol contract with the DC anti-Christ?

Ray D · « **Reply #7:** October 03, 2006, 07:53:56 PM »

Quote from: "The Chief"

Let Soriano go to Baltimore if he's stupid enough.

Yes, that's what I said in an earlier thread. I don't think he's that stupid, but if he is, then good ridance. We'll have the last laugh because he will be miserable and consequently unproductive. But I think it's a moot point because I really think he's smarter than that.

natsfan7 · « **Reply #8:** October 04, 2006, 05:51:19 AM »

I see him with Angles next year as protection for Vlad.

Nats Bruin · « **Reply #9:** October 04, 2006, 07:39:33 AM »

Soriano won't be an Oriole unless he takes the hometown discount.
Angelos isn't going to be the high bidder in ANYTHING.

Senators2005 · « **Reply #10:** October 04, 2006, 07:46:46 AM »

Quote from: "Nats Bruin"

Soriano won't be an Oriole unless he takes the hometown discount.
Angelos isn't going to be the high bidder in ANYTHING.

Sure he would...right afterwards he'll just up the ticket prices. :wink: He won't pay for it - Baltimorons will.

Nats Bruin · « **Reply #11:** October 04, 2006, 08:31:51 AM »

Quote from: "Senators2005"

Quote from: "Nats Bruin"
Soriano won't be an Oriole unless he takes the hometown discount.
Angelos isn't going to be the high bidder in ANYTHING.
Sure he would...right afterwards he'll just up the ticket prices. :wink: He won't pay for it - Baltimorons will.

Thats not an exclusive Baltimore tactic though, every team does it.
The thing is he WON'T outbid the Yankees or some of the other bigger
market teams.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #12:** October 04, 2006, 02:02:13 PM »

The playoff games are being played now. The teams that get knocked out because of inadequate hitting and slow base running are the ones most likely to see Soriano as the missing link to a World Series. Those are the teams who might look at what the Nationals offer Soriano and say, "He's worth more than that to us." Soriano's season-ending slump and apparent inability to hit more RBIs from other than leadoff could reduce his value. Would you pay $20 million for someone who could be hitting .125 for an extended time? Sori may have subconsciously slumped because he actually likes it here as much as he said, and knew it would scare suitors off.

Angelos is in pretty much the same position as the Marlins. Getting Soriano is not going to get the Orioles past the Red Sox and Yankees, and attendance will not be changed enough to justify the cost.

natsfan7 · « **Reply #13:** October 04, 2006, 03:38:10 PM »

No way he goes to the Yankees.....there are way to many great players on that team to fit him in there.....Heck if they can't make room for the "Great Bernie Williams", then where they gonna put Alfonso