Alfonso Soriano: 'I Am Excited To Play For $136 Million'

CHICAGO—Alfonso Soriano called a press conference Monday to announce that, starting in the 2007 season, he would officially be making $136 million. “I turned down several offers of amounts of money that, in my opinion, were far lower than $136 million,” said Soriano, who was smiling from ear to ear as he delivered the news of his signing. “I expect to be making $136 million for a long time.” Although Soriano has gained a reputation as a selfish, me-first player, he went on to assure his critics that this new contract is “not about the money.”