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Players changing positions: Alfonso Soriano, Nationals; second base to left field.(SPOTLIGHT)
If you tuned out after Soriano grudgingly made his way to the outfield, you missed out. He lost track of two catchable balls during his first week there in spring training, though he later told reporters he was feeling more comfortable with routine flies. Soriano still is having trouble with balls hit by lefthanded batters. At least he is working at it; he has been tracking balls hit in batting practice. The move hasn't affected his offense: Soriano hit two home runs in his 11 exhibition games. That's good because the Nats got him for his bat, anyway.
Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers; shortstop to first base. Garciaparra arrived early in Florida to begin the transition. He committed two errors in his 21 exhibition games, and he told reporters he will need time to develop instincts around the bag. He's still thinking about his mechanics too much.
Eric Hinske, Blue Jays; first base to right field. Hinske moved ...
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