Alfonso Soriano
If you followed the recent dispute between Alfonso Soriano and the Washington Nationals, you may think that he is another selfish and stubborn player.
The truth his, Alfonso Soriano's reluctance to switch from second base to the outfield was all about the dollars.
As a second baseman, Alfonso Soriano's offensive numbers are exceptional. As a second baseman, he could earn a contract worth 10-12 million dollars per season over the next 5-6 seasons once he hits the free agent market.
As an outfielder, Alfonso Soriano's offensive numbers are just slightly above average. Compare his offensive abilities to Ichiro, Manny. Sheffield, Griffey Jr., Vernon Wells, and Hideki Matsui, and you quickly realize that as an outfielder, he would likely command around 8 million per season over 3-4 seasons.
There's no question that Alfonso Soriano could become a good defensive left fielder. He originally started in left field when he first came up with the Yankees. He only switched to second base when the Yankees and Chuck Knoblauch decided that it was best for Knoblauch to go to the outfield due to his throwing problems.
Alfonso Soriano's reluctance to switch positions was all about his future potential to earn big dollars.
Let's hope for Alfonso Soriano and his family that he performs well over the 2006 season and earns a good long term contract.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
The truth his, Alfonso Soriano's reluctance to switch from second base to the outfield was all about the dollars.
As a second baseman, Alfonso Soriano's offensive numbers are exceptional. As a second baseman, he could earn a contract worth 10-12 million dollars per season over the next 5-6 seasons once he hits the free agent market.
As an outfielder, Alfonso Soriano's offensive numbers are just slightly above average. Compare his offensive abilities to Ichiro, Manny. Sheffield, Griffey Jr., Vernon Wells, and Hideki Matsui, and you quickly realize that as an outfielder, he would likely command around 8 million per season over 3-4 seasons.
There's no question that Alfonso Soriano could become a good defensive left fielder. He originally started in left field when he first came up with the Yankees. He only switched to second base when the Yankees and Chuck Knoblauch decided that it was best for Knoblauch to go to the outfield due to his throwing problems.
Alfonso Soriano's reluctance to switch positions was all about his future potential to earn big dollars.
Let's hope for Alfonso Soriano and his family that he performs well over the 2006 season and earns a good long term contract.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
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