Soriano won't even back up at 2B

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Alfonso Soriano, 2B WAS

News: Alfonso Soriano relented and played left field Wednesday, ending all the drama and turning a 7-6 double play on an Albert Pujols flyout. Manager Frank Robinson considers the position move permanent, saying he doesn't even view Soriano as the backup at second base. "We're doing it for the season," Robinson said. "We didn't ask him to do it for today, that's not the answer we wanted." After the game, Soriano was not arguing. "I have no choice," he said. "I love the game. I hope I stay healthy and I hope they play me there every day because I love the game."

Analysis: Wow. Not even letting him get a sniff of second base anymore more is pretty dramatic. We have to figure that changes if the Nats find depth in the outfield and something inevitably happens to Jose Vidro. No matter the position, Soriano remains a viable early round pick on Draft Day. You can no longer consider him the clear choice atop the 2B charts, though.
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