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A break is unlikely this spring.(BASEBALL)

The Sporting News

| February 10, 2006 | Rosenthal, Ken | COPYRIGHT 2006 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

As busy as this offseason has been, an unusually large number of issues remain unresolved, raising the possibility of a volatile spring.

So much talk, so many possibilities, so many loose ends.

Alfonso Soriano. * The Nationals want to move Soriano to the outfield; Soriano intends to stay at second base. A trade is possible, but a more logical solution would be a juicy long-term contract that would entice Soriano, a potential free agent, to change positions.

The idea that Soriano's value is highest as a second baseman no longer is valid. Soriano has committed a major league-high 105 errors at second the past five seasons; Ray Durham and Jeff Kent ...

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