Soriano claimed off waivers by Twins

[riverside sluggers]

Well this will certainly help Minnesota in the offense department.

 

Soriano reportedly claimed by Twins

By Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com

 

The Minnesota Twins have claimed second baseman Alfonso Soriano off waivers, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The report states the Twins claimed Soriano to block a trade to another team and the clubs do not expect to make a deal. Last month, the Rangers and the Twins talked about Soriano before the July 31 trade deadline but could not come to an agreement because the Rangers reportedly wanted highly touted Minor League pitcher Francisco Liriano and the Twins were not willing to part with him.

 

The Rangers and the Twins have 48 hours to work out a deal. Should the clubs not come to an agreement by Monday, the Rangers can pull him back or let him go to the Twins. If he is pulled back, Soriano cannot be traded for the rest of the season. Soriano entered play Sunday hitting .282 with 30 home runs and 84 RBIs.

[sarasoxfan]

hmm, that would be huge for them, he'll love their dome.

[soxie thefangirl]

Good for them. This'll help them no doubt. I'm surprised the Rangers put him on waivers to begin with. He's a great player.

[stocker323]

This doesn't mean that Soriano is a Twin yet however, the Rangers still can pull him back, many players have been put on waivers and pulled back this year. Arroyo, Mueller and Youkilis to name a few from the Red Sox, this just means they can't be traded.

[Zenny]

I don't see it making much sense for Minny at this stage. If they had done this a month ago, then yes, do it. But, the end of August approaches and they are way out of it. There's no way they leapfrog Oakland/Anaheim, New York and Cleveland for the Wild Card.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Agreed. Not to mention, they're a " small market team " he's not cheap to acquire or keep.

[Sizzlin22]

This is not happening. At least I don't see it.

[Ray10]

I don't see this happening. The Rangers will pull him off waivers.

[BSL63087]

I don't see this happening. The Rangers will pull him off waivers.

agreed

[riverside sluggers]

The deal has gone south but not because "rangers pulled him back off of waivers" Rangers wanted Twins to give up their top pitching prospect for Soriano, and that had the Twins quickly backtrack from this

[Sox Fan on Cape]

The deal has gone south but not because "rangers pulled him back off of waivers" Rangers wanted Twins to give up their top pitching prospect for Soriano, and that had the Twins quickly backtrack from this

Didn't the Twins due the same thing right before the non waiver trade deadline ?