Soriano is willing to waive his no trade clause

[Rick]

But what GM in their right mind would take on his salary? The answer: none.


Cubs’ Alfonso Soriano says he’s open to waiving no-trade rights

 

[X]

several AL teams may be interested if the Cubs pay half his salary. Not sure it's worth it, but if we go to full-rebuild mode, I'd be willing to pay $20M over the next 3+ years to see him not here.

 

[Rick]

several AL teams may be interested if the Cubs pay half his salary. Not sure it's worth it, but if we go to full-rebuild mode, I'd be willing to pay $20M over the next 3+ years to see him not here.

Absolutely, if the Cubs continue the youth movement and don't plan on bringing in a big name player then why not I suppose.

 

[nickofypres]

Hope the Tigers pick him up.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

I would not doubt Hendry takes some calls on him..

That's probably the most that'll happen now though.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

sweet..we need to get rid of this giant contract...trade him to an AL team

 

[FirstTimer]

How could we give up one of the Top 10 players from 2007?!?!?!?!?

 

[dabynsky]

The issue is how much are we going to have to pay. Soriano making 4 or 5 million a year is actually a valuable piece. I don't know if Ricketts is willing to pay the 42 million it would take to bring his price tag to that level, and I don't know if teams are actually willing to give up anything with Soriano at that price tag. If you have to pay Soriano the money and not get anything, you are better off keeping him on the team. Just don't be afraid to use him properly.

 

[WindyCity7]

bye bye dumbass

 

[Uman85]

How could we give up one of the Top 10 players from 2007?!?!?!?!?

I don't know if the Cubs could replace his defense in left field.

 

[poodski]

Just don't be afraid to use him properly.

How would you use him?

 

[dabynsky]

He would still be a starter now, but his time as a starter wouldn't be guaranteed. He would be replaced late in ballgames for pinch runners/defense. If the downward trend in average and power since April continues, look towards a possible platoon in left.

 

[FirstTimer]

He would still be a starter now, but his time as a starter wouldn't be guaranteed. He would be replaced late in ballgames for pinch runners/defense. If the downward trend in average and power since April continues, look towards a possible platoon in left.

Dude. **** you.
Soriano is an awesome fielder.

One of the best in the game.

He's the leet.

Range.

Factor.

Bro.

 

[dabynsky]

Cool story bro

 

[Uman85]

Soriano's Range Factor...best in the game, bros.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

Dude. **** you.
Soriano is an awesome fielder.

One of the best in the game.

He's the leet.

Range.

Factor.

Bro.

he is an AWESOME LFer....look at that RANGE FACTOR:rolling:

 

[poodski]

He would still be a starter now, but his time as a starter wouldn't be guaranteed. He would be replaced late in ballgames for pinch runners/defense. If the downward trend in average and power since April continues, look towards a possible platoon in left.

I'd consider putting him at 2nd. With allege outfielders we have I think it would be worth a shot. I mean yeah he is going to be -25 with the glove but I think he would be worth that over the average 2B which is by all means terrible right now.

I think it's probably a lateral move overall from Barney but it allows someone better than Barney to play LF.

 

[dabynsky]

I'd consider putting him at 2nd. With allege outfielders we have I think it would be worth a shot. I mean yeah he is going to be -25 with the glove but I think he would be worth that over the average 2B which is by all means terrible right now.

I think it's probably a lateral move overall from Barney but it allows someone better than Barney to play LF.

It would certainly be fun to watch...

 

[poodski]

It would certainly be fun to watch...

I don't know if fun is the right word.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

I don't know if fun is the right word.

less painful?