Yer outta there!

Soriano refuses to play outfield for Nationals By Tim Walters, For The Associated Press
VIERA, Fla. - Alfonso Soriano refused to play the outfield for the Washington Nationals in what was supposed to be his spring training debut Monday night, and general manager Jim Bowden said his biggest offseason acquisition will go on the disqualified list if he doesn't agree to switch positions this week. [USA Today]

I am a fan of baseball. I think the way the Expos were treated by Major League Baseball is a crime. I feel that the District of Columbia has done almost everything in its power to force the National out of town, regardless of their position that they want a major league team.

All that being said, this is inexcusable and Bowden should bench Soriano for the season without pay. I also happen to think that the salaries of all professional athletes have gotten so far out of hand that they are almost a detriment to the enjoyment of the game. Yes, it is a business and I understand that, but at some point, someone has to say enough.