Morning Papers

No Sori for Mets March 22 New York Daily News: "Mets insiders yesterday speculated there won't be a second coming of Alfonso Soriano in New York, a day after the former Yankee created a furor by refusing to play left field for the Washington Nationals." Soriano is offensive -- just why Mets need him March 22 Newark Star-Ledger columnist Dan Graziano (registration required): "Alfonso Soriano is acting stupid, immature, selfish and unprofessional. And the Mets should trade for him. " Soriano's Refusal Could Be 'Landmark Case' March 22 Washington Post (registration required): "The New York Mets are flush with cash and have a weak second baseman in Kazuo Matsui. But the Mets reportedly would want to unload Matsui, and the Nationals aren't in position to add a second baseman." Soriano would like to return to Yankees March 22 Newsday: "Alfonso Soriano's dream is to return to the Yankees, where he had his greatest glory, people familiar with his situation said yesterday. But while Soriano's days with the Nationals appear to be dwindling, his chances to move to either the Yankees or Mets appear remote." Soriano a Cub? Unlikely March 22 Chicago Tribune (registration required): "General manager Jim Hendry wasn't commenting Tuesday, but Soriano likely will be traded after refusing to start Monday's spring game in left field. The Mets also are a possible destination for the All-Star second baseman, whose defense is questionable."