As a general manager, ... you're not going to make these comments unless you can back it up. I'm not going to be wrong about the player. You don't hear me making these great comments about too many players since I've been here, have you
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It's not that simple to ask Soriano to change positions. This is a player that has been an All-Star for several years. He has had as many All-Star votes as any player in baseball the last few years. He has pride and he is a sensitive guy.Jim Bowden
I do feel bad for how it played out (in spring). But he's been tremendous. ... His speed and power combination is obviously one of the best in baseball. There are not many players capable of hitting 40 (home runs) and stealing 40 (bases). He's certainly one of them.
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It's a very sensitive issue with Alfonso. We respect him and we respect his ability as a baseball player. The position change and what's important to the team is something we'll continue to address appropriately. We don't want it to become a soap opera.
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A lot of people can see when there's a problem, ... But not too many people can see a problem, figure out how to solve it, then actually go out and do it. Jim is one of those people. He is a very special baseball man.
Jim Bowden
In the future, a player that has surgery should be blocked from participating in the Classic the following year.
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