Soria Wouldn't Block a Trade to the Yankees

[Phil The Thrill]

Joakim Soria wouldn't block a trade to the Yankees if the Royals changed their stance of moving him.

In an interview with the Mexican paper Vanguard, Soria said he doesn't give much weight to the no-trade clause in his contract, which reportedly allows him to block trades to the Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, Phillies, Cardinals, and Cubs.

"I didn't put it there, my agent did, as a strategy," Soria said. "But if the Royals decide to trade me to New York I would gladly go to play with the Yankees or any other team... I repeat, I would not block a trade to the Yankees. I like to play baseball and I would play with any team."


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[BCRondo9]

Would deffinitely be great for the Yankees considering Mariano's career is most likely coming to an end within the next couple years. He could step right into that closer role and be comfortable in New York by the time his chance comes. But just because a player says he wouldnt block a trade to the Yankees doesn't mean hes going there, probably just his opinion.

 

[tbuc]

Yankees better not trade for him. Soria and Soriano's number are pretty close and Soriano would only cost the Yankees a first round pick. I'd much rather see the Yankees sign Soriano.