Alfonzo Soriano, the
Washington Nationals best player, has made it extremely clear that he wants to stay here in DC and the Nats don't seem to be listening. What kind of prospect could they get to that would be as good as this marquee player? The man has a killer work ethic and loves the team and the city. What else do they want in a player? Maybe trade him for someone who might be good some day? I'm by no means an expert on player personal, even though I did win my fantasy baseball league last year, but that's besides the point.
I don't see why you would trade a great player you already have, for someone who might have the potential to be a great player someday. They are going to need a veteran player around when the Nats are full of young prospects to provide leadership. His fellow teammates rave at how he is the hardest worker on the team. Soriano is constantly saying that he wants to be here to the media. I say let him stay. He can put people in the stands and Washington will embrace him.
The only stumbling block is that I heard he is seeking a "no-trade clause" and the Nats President Stan Kasten does not do "no-trade clauses". So make an exception. Stan Kasten has an amazing track record in baseball. He did a great job he with turning the Atlanta Braves around, but I hope he realizes that the Sorianos don't come around ever often. But maybe, just maybe we can trade Soriano for a player who just might be a solid player someday. I don't think its worth the chance of losing a great player that you already have.
