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Monkeydad · 08-01-2006, 04:18 PM

They have to beat out the Orioles in the local battle. Camden Yards of one of baseball's best stadiums (possibly helped by the harbor) and the O's will always get fans even when the team stinks, which is every year. The Nats need to attract more fans if they ever want to build a newer stadium and draw a bigger crowd. The Orioles lack a big name player since Ripken retired. Tejada is the closest they have to a player who can draw fans, but he wants out and is losing fans every day. Washington has one of the best players in baseball, despite his bad attitide sometimes. Prospects won't draw crowds, but a player the caliber of Soriano can. He's having a HUGE season and is warming up to the idea of staying in D.C. long term. That's great news for the team.

08-01-2006, 04:18 PM	#6
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Should the Nats have traded Soriano? They have to beat out the Orioles in the local battle. Camden Yards of one of baseball's best stadiums (possibly helped by the harbor) and the O's will always get fans even when the team stinks, which is every year. The Nats need to attract more fans if they ever want to build a newer stadium and draw a bigger crowd. The Orioles lack a big name player since Ripken retired. Tejada is the closest they have to a player who can draw fans, but he wants out and is losing fans every day. Washington has one of the best players in baseball, despite his bad attitide sometimes. Prospects won't draw crowds, but a player the caliber of Soriano can. He's having a HUGE season and is warming up to the idea of staying in D.C. long term. That's great news for the team.