Dodgers interested in Soriano...?

[BravesGuy]

The Dodgers are making a run at Alfonso Soriano, according to ESPN's Peter Gammons.

Supposedly, the Dodgers want Soriano as a second baseman, even though they already have Jeff Kent and Cesar Izturis. It they're going to give up two top prospects to get him a year before he becomes a free agent, it could be a disaster. Dec. 6 - 3:08 pm et

This makes no sense.

[RynMan]

New GM wanting to "make a splash".

Maybe the splash isn't what's best for the team.

[Madison]

As long as the Rangers get reasonable starting pitching in return, I'd be for that trade.

[eftda]

Maybe the Dodgers and move Kent to 1st or trade him to the Yankees, who then can trade Cano to the Marlins.

[RynMan]

Maybe the Dodgers and move Kent to 1st or trade him to the Yankees, who then can trade Cano to the Marlons.

Do you mean Marlins?

[eftda]

Maybe the Dodgers and move Kent to 1st or trade him to the Yankees, who then can trade Cano to the Marlins.

Do you mean Marlins?

crap... yes

[RocketsDWM]

I thought they were shipping around Kent anyways. Perhaps they trade Kent then execute this deal. From what I have read/heard, they certainly have the pitching prospects to entice the Rangers. Not a bad infield with Furcal and Soriano but where does that leave Izturis- 3B?

[xeifrank]

but where does that leave Izturis- 3B?

On the DL, bench, trading block... anywhere that will keep his .650 OPS off the field. vr, Xei

[dyuen87]

Maybe the Dodgers and move Kent to 1st or trade him to the Yankees, who then can trade Cano to the Marlins.

no thanks. why would we want kent instead of cano?

[RynMan]

Maybe the Dodgers and move Kent to 1st or trade him to the Yankees, who then can trade Cano to the Marlins.

no thanks. why would we want kent instead of cano?

Because Kent will outperform Cano offensively for the next 2 or 3 seasons....