Source: Soriano to White Sox?

and McCarthy has done what so far?

McCarthy hasn't done much, yet, but he ranges to be a decent pitchers. Soriano is great and all, but too much offense can spoil the pot. Look at the Yankees and St. Louis who are built for the regular season and die in the post-season.

Yankees and St Louis die in the post season? St. Louis went to the World Series in 04 and the Yanks have won numerous titles with "too much offense". Granted they haven't won one in a while, but the wons they did win were won with just as much offense.

Good point. I think the Indians will rebound next year. Sizemore will be more mature. Hafner will still be a monster and Carmona should solidify the bullpen. Why did the Indians trade Wickman though?

Wick was only signed through this year and he will probably retire this offseaon. They will now be able to try some of the young guys in the closer's role and they get a decent prospect out of it, plus Wick gets to pitch for a contender. Good move for everyone involved.

I agree--Any team that lands A-Rod or Soriano is seemingly "renting them" as there are few teams that can retain them and their huge contracts. If Soriano goes to the White Sox, then I would expect the team to unload a few of their better players in the offseason to accomodate all those big contracts (Thome, Konerko, Soriano, etc).

I heard that Sori may move back to second base if Jose Vidro is dealt. Any truth to this?

I think they'd do better to stand pat. They've got a good team, and even with the recent slide, they're in great position to reach the playoffs. When the playoffs start, it's like a whole new season. I don't think they should move for better hitting or better pitching. They've got all the bats and all the arms they need to win. Someone in the front office just needs to tell Guillen to stop worrying about hitting opposing batters and start worrying about winning.

There is no reason at all for the Tigers to make a deal for Soriano and give up three very good prospects.

Actually there is and here is why. First, they need as many bats as possible and giving up Sanchez will not hurt them in the long run. We have a great in-depth picthing system in the minors, including Andrew Miller, Edguardo de la Cruz, and other players. Even though I love Sanchez, I would give him up for Soriano only if we signed Soriano. Soriano is an impact player and any team could use him. Look at their lineup. A great team is in the making for many years to come. You have youngsters such as Shelton, Granderson, Inge, and watch out for Maybin. Then you have great veterans that have lots of years in them in Ordonez and Polanco and Guillen. You do the math.

i guess you didn't see the 2001 WS?