Soriano accepts trade to Nationals

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - All-Star second baseman Alfonso Soriano, recently traded from the Texas Rangers to the Washington Nationals, said he's used to changes in baseball and accepts the new move as "part of the business."
The Rangers traded Soriano to the Washington Nationals late Wednesday night for outfielders Brad Wilkerson and Terrmel Sledge, and minor league pitcher Armando Galarraga.
"It is part of the business. I already went through this when I moved from the Yankees to Texas," Soriano, who has been an All-Star four straight seasons, told The Associated Press on Thursday.
With a rare combination of power and speed, Soriano has been one of the most productive infielders in the majors the past four years. He hit .268 with 36 homers, 104 RBIs and 30 stolen bases last season.
Soriano joined Texas in February 2004 in the deal that sent AL MVP Alex Rodriguez to the New York Yankees.
He made $7.5 million this year, but is eligible for salary arbitration and almost certainly will get a substantial raise for next season. He also can become a free agent after the 2006 season.
Soriano said he's not worried about moving from the American League to the National League, although he's only played in the American League since he debuted with the Yankees in 2001.
"I have played there in interleague games and it has done me well," he said.

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