Jim Bowden

Soriano Says Thanks to Jim Bowden

Last spring, when Alfonso Soriano was initially refusing to play left field for the Washington Nationals, I wrote: "If Soriano persists in his demand to play second base, he could make himself the most selfish player ever."

Now, Soriano is thanking Nationals GM Jim Bowden, writes the Chicago Sun-Times' Chris Le Duca:

"I have to say thank you to Jim," Soriano said Thursday while discussing his new role as the Cubs' center fielder.

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