Offensively soriano was better, as a whole jones had the better season due to his defense. Soriano was very solid that season defensively also, but really he always (contrary to common belief) has been a good outfielder. Though last year his head appeared to be up his ass, in every facet of the game.

 

I may be in the minority but i think jones has the ability to still be a premier defender if given the chance. As recently as 2007 he recorded a 21.7 UZR. I think he can honestly benefit us more in the field than he will offensively this upcoming season. Jones has been nothing short of magnificent every year defensively prior to 2008. It should be noted that i am taking in consideration his knee surgery and his 14 years in the league, despite only being 33. Baseball IQ has a lot to due with it, something jones does not lack whilst in the field. Jones has never been the fastest (had plus speed in his early to mid 20's), instead he has always relied on stellar jumps on the ball, with even better reads off the bat.

 

Jones is the best our generation has ever seen, and arguably the best ever.

Obviously if defense is taken into account it's no contest, doesn't matter what year you pick Jones is going to be the more valuable player. Like I said earlier today (yesterday?) Jones is the best I've ever seen.

I couldn't stand watching Pods get picked off. I'll take Juan.

 

That and the fact that Pierre is a much better bet to stay healthy than Scotty "Groin Injury" Pods.

 

Andruw did have 130 RBI's and stellar defense.

He also hit .207 with RISP in 2005 despite having 128 RBI.

Andruw did have 130 RBI's and stellar defense.

Lets just forget for a second that RBI's don't mean a whole hell of a lot when evaluating a player's worth; Alfonso Soriano knocked in 95 runs that year while hitting LEADOFF for the NATIONALS a team that featured 4 primary position players with sub .700 OPS's.

Major suckage today, the run was un-earned. Too early for panic bells but I can't forget last year dismal, dismal stretch. This is like a bad nightmare haunting you.