Soriano agrees to $7.5 million deal with Rangers

January 17, 2005

http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/story/8108206

$7.5 really isn't that bad when you consider the salaries of other superstars. The article says he is eligible for free agency after the 2006 season so we may still end up seeing him traded, but probably only if we start to tank next season.

Coach · January 17, 2005

That's a good deal, less than what he may have got in arbitration. Though his defense can make you wince sometimes, I hope they sign him to a long-term deal.

I think it's absolutely crazy that the Rangers would "have" to trade Soriano to sign Delgago. Remember 11 months ago when they traded the best player in the game to gain "financial flexibility"? Remember ren-naming the ballpark to gain more? And they are talking down their chances of signing Delgado without dealing Soriano. I thought that was why they traded A-Rod, so things like that wouldn't have to happen.

Keep in mind, that their payroll is looking to be about half of what it was a few years ago, and now they are getting cheap?

This is a great step, but the signs are pointing to a down year compared to last season and Hicks going back on his word about "financial flexibility".

Monkeypox · January 18, 2005

I think it's absolutely crazy that the Rangers would "have" to trade Soriano to sign Delgago. Remember 11 months ago when they traded the best player in the game to gain "financial flexibility"? Remember ren-naming the ballpark to gain more? And they are talking down their chances of signing Delgado without dealing Soriano. I thought that was why they traded A-Rod, so things like that wouldn't have to happen.
Keep in mind, that their payroll is looking to be about half of what it was a few years ago, and now they are getting cheap?
This is a great step, but the signs are pointing to a down year compared to last season and Hicks going back on his word about "financial flexibility".

Agreed.

I still can't stand Soriano. I think his offensive numbers are relatively hollow. Of course, I'm a little biased towards guys with OBP and defense, two of Sorry's worst categories.