Comments on: Alfonso Soriano says Starlin Castro needs to “concentrate more on the game”

By: bleedgreen

bleedgreen — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:39:06 +0000

Castro needs motivation? Motivation comes in the form of your paycheck. He’s on a 1 year $550K contract right now. If he looks shitty and plays shitty, he’s not going to make a lot next year. If he plays as best as he’s capable, that could triple or even quadruple the payday.

Play for the love of baseball all you want, but you’re also playing for money. Thats why you’re a professional and not playing in the independent leagues.

By: berseliusx

berseliusx — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:34:01 +0000

Say what you want about Soriano’s awful contract, but everyone who’s ever played with him agrees that he’s the hardest worker on the team and a fantastic clubhouse guy. He’s more or less on pace for a 30 HR / 100 RBI season and his defense has improved to the point that even noted critic Bob Brenly is complimenting on it, despite the fact that he’s playing on knees held together with duct tape and baling wire.

By: 18thstreet

18thstreet — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:30:49 +0000

Having watching Soriano for a year on the Nationals, I never thought he was anything but a professional. It’s not his fault he’s overpaid.

By: ezthinking

ezthinking — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:34:59 +0000

Soriano may have physically broken down, and not a gifted fielder, but mental errors are not a part of his game. So hate on him for getting the 40-40 salary they pay him, but it’s injury, not lack of effort or mental deficiencies that caused the overpay.

By: deadeyedesign23

deadeyedesign23 — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 02:55:48 +0000

Yeah i think that in years past this comment would be appropriate, but Soriano has been a monster this year and rededicated himself to playing his position well. UZR’s ratings on LF have always been a bit off and it’s a fairly small sample size, but just from watching the games I’ve noticed a big improvement in his game.

By: sabatimus

sabatimus — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:35:06 +0000

Thus saith the Sieve.

By: dondada10

dondada10 — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:08:01 +0000

In fairness to Soriano, he has worked very hard on his outfield defense. In fact, UZR has him the top rated LFer.

By: professormaddog31

professormaddog31 — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:21:35 +0000

that’s basically the only comment one needs to leave on this story. SMH Cubs. S.M.H.

By: braddavery

braddavery — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:50:45 +0000

You know you have a problem when this is coming from Alfonso Soriano.