Soriano seems to be always a step away from leaving, so I guess they are trying, but I really could see them biting on a deal. Maybe insted of Sweeney in a deal we throw in Tracey or Liotta or something. Who knows, but Texas I would think is a team to talk to in the off-season.

I think that logically they should be a team to talk to in the offseason about a bat in exchange for pitching, but honestly, I think they're just too hesitant about doing it. I think the Twinkies, Mets, and a couple of other teams probably did have offers out for Soriano at the trading deadline this year, but Texas just wasn't willing to pull the trigger.

 

Someone in that organization just seems scared about taking any chances. At least that's my impression. Hopefully they'll realize that a few smart deals can push them past the A's/Angels this offseason, and they'll be more willing, but thus far they're just not doing it.

 

I mean...heck, look what deal they made pre-trading deadline...they actually traded away pitching (Park, even though he's not very good himself) for a bat.

Hart seems to be very reluctant to trade hitting for pitching. Texas has needed pitching for years, yet they sending those thumpers out there to try and win 14-12.