Soriano trade won't happen this year
August 23
St. Paul Pioneer Press (registration required): "So much for that second shot the Twins had of landing Texas Rangers all-star Alfonso Soriano. The 48-hour waiver period passed Monday without a deal struck between the Rangers and the Twins, who reportedly made a waiver claim for Soriano over the weekend. "

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