Re: Official Trade Deadline Thread- Rumors, Transactions and Your Own Crazy Ideas
Rumor has it, the Angels aren't willing to give up two of their star prospects, and thats what Washington wants.
Originally posted by Psyblast
The biggest name out there is Soriano, and he comes with one big question, IMO...
What team is willing to pay the Nats' price, knowing it could be to simply rent Soriano and have him walk after the season?
When I look at it, it seems like the Angels have the best situation to land Soriano, whether it be near the deadline or in free agency. He could replace Adam Kennedy at 2nd base or Garret Anderson in Left Field...the Angels definitely have something of a Latino atmosphere to their team with Vlad, Colon, K-Rod, etc. that would make Soriano feel comfortable (if I recall one of the reasons Vlad signed with the Angels is because of Arte Moreno), and you KNOW the fans would adore him because of the power he brings to the plate that the Angels are sorely lacking (outside of Vlad).
Of course, the one thing that could hold everything up is Angels GM Bill Stoneman. He seems stubbornly unwilling to part with any of the minor league prospects the Angels have - and who knows, longterm that COULD be good for the Angels. Personally I'd be willing to part with a couple prospects if it meant landing Alfonso Soriano...
Anyway, that's my take on it. I'm not even really an Angels fan, lol, it just seems like I've grown close to the team by playing with them in MVP 05 last year and MLB 06 this year.
What team is willing to pay the Nats' price, knowing it could be to simply rent Soriano and have him walk after the season?
When I look at it, it seems like the Angels have the best situation to land Soriano, whether it be near the deadline or in free agency. He could replace Adam Kennedy at 2nd base or Garret Anderson in Left Field...the Angels definitely have something of a Latino atmosphere to their team with Vlad, Colon, K-Rod, etc. that would make Soriano feel comfortable (if I recall one of the reasons Vlad signed with the Angels is because of Arte Moreno), and you KNOW the fans would adore him because of the power he brings to the plate that the Angels are sorely lacking (outside of Vlad).
Of course, the one thing that could hold everything up is Angels GM Bill Stoneman. He seems stubbornly unwilling to part with any of the minor league prospects the Angels have - and who knows, longterm that COULD be good for the Angels. Personally I'd be willing to part with a couple prospects if it meant landing Alfonso Soriano...
Anyway, that's my take on it. I'm not even really an Angels fan, lol, it just seems like I've grown close to the team by playing with them in MVP 05 last year and MLB 06 this year.
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