Soriano?

[astrojim]

I keep reading from "the experts" ESPN, Rosenthal et al, that we're making a big push for Soriano.  Anybody have any insight about what package we're offering?  And I assume he would play outfield.  He is a helluva player, but could we sign him long term?  That alone makes him less attractive than Tejada.  (Although I might have concerns about Tejada's attitude)

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I keep reading from "the experts" ESPN, Rosenthal et al, that we're making a big push for Soriano.  Anybody have any insight about what package we're offering?  And I assume he would play outfield.  He is a helluva player, but could we sign him long term?  That alone makes him less attractive than Tejada.  (Although I might have concerns about Tejada's attitude)

Knowing Bowden he's demanding two of the top prospects in the system and a major-league ready outfielder.  I'm sure if their names aren't Berkman, Oswalt, Hirsh, Patton or Pence they're probably available.  

Actually, Soriano was grousing early on, so he may not be any better in the 'tude department.  Besides, if he is only a rental who cares if Tejada doesn't want to play third?  Soriano reluctantly took to the outfield and I'm sure Tejada will move over a few feet to the right.  But I would hope he's a long-term move.  Wouldn't it be great to see a guy in the Bagwell/Biggio mold of durability, where you pretty much count on him 160 games?  I wonder whether Ensberg will ever be able to do that.  And he's almost a year older than Tejada, so you're actually getting younger at the position.