Soriano for Griffey rumored!

[redsrbetter]

It's always fun to find trade rumors in Spanish newspapers. El Nuevo Dia's latest discusses an Alfonso Soriano for Ken Griffey Jr trade that is cooking up. The following is a rough translation (hat tip to Mariloren on the translation!):
The Reds and Nationals have been negotiating the Soriano for Griffey trade over the last few days. Soriano refused comment when approached by the newspaper. Details are the proposed transaction are still unknown. If traded to the Nationals, Griffey would be reunited with former Reds GM Jim Bowden.
My own commentary: I think the Reds would be the winners in this one. Griffey is still on the hook for $41.5MM over the next three seasons. Even if the Reds pick up a third of the cost, they probably come out ahead. Soriano is a clear upgrade over the current choice to play second base, Tony Womack. Of course, Ryan Freel might be better than both second basemen, but the Reds seem intent on using him in a supersub role.
Despite subpar defense for a center fielder, the Nats would surely play Griffey out there. The loser in the deal would probably be Ryan Church who could be dealt if Jose Guillen proves healthy.
In other news from the article, Juan Gonzalez is still hungry to return to the Majors and try to reach 500 home runs.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/
Please God no!

[redsrbetter]

I really think and hope Griffey would veto this anyways, but it is a rumor.

[Dry1313]

Bowden isn't an idiot, why would he trade a surefire allstar, 40/40 potential for Mr. Injury?

[redsfan28]

Because Griffey isn't Mr. Injury anymore. Plus, Soriano refuses to play the OF.

[DirtyKash]

Griffey isn't injury prone? Huh?

[Providence A's]

boo yah...I called this weeks ago:

http://strike3forums.com/forums/show...5&postcount=21

[redsrbetter]

boo yah...I called this weeks ago:

http://strike3forums.com/forums/show...5&postcount=21

Yeah I remember that. I hate it still though. This team does not need another 2B. This is insane to even think about. We are way too overmanned in the 2 bag position. This is a must to stay away from no matter what.

[McKain]

Bowden isn't an idiot, why would he trade a surefire allstar, 40/40 potential for Mr. Injury?

1) Bowden is an idiot.
2) Soriano may be a surefire all star... but that's only because fans have a say, and most fans are stupid.
3) 40 HRs? for Soriano? This year? Ever in RFK? Please.

[Providence A's]

I think he'd go 40/40 in GABP though too bad he can't pitch for them

[General]

I guess Dry didn't take his medications.

Soriano won't hit 30 HRs this season, nor will he bat above .280, and he will whiff more than a windmill. Not to mention he's a butcher at 2B.

[ghettochild]

dry what the **** are you smoking

[CincyRedsFan30]

This would be a dumb trade for the Reds to make. If Dan O'Brien were the GM, it might happen.

There's nothing to this though. Move along.

[Geki Ace]

CRF, you seem to have some misplaced allegiance in regards to Krivsky's competence. When has he ever even remotely shown that he's a good GM? I haven't noticed a single difference between him and O'Brien thus far.

[CincyRedsFan30]

What were you expecting him to have done by now?

There is nothing to this rumor. Period.

[love_that_reefer]

I guess Dry didn't take his medications.

Soriano won't hit 30 HRs this season, nor will he bat above .280, and he will whiff more than a windmill. Not to mention he's a butcher at 2B.

Care to make a wager on the homers? Everything else will be true. RBIs should be the same if they bat him fifth where he should be. Doubles should go up as well. If Frank says play left field, he will play left field.