Soriano

Rafael Soriano is also scheduled to return soon, but he will be Smoltz's setup man.

Fantasy Spin: Braves bullpen about to get stronger 2008

Reliever Manny Acosta, who was part of a committee in Soriano's absence, had allowed six earned runs in his last two-thirds of an inning through Saturday and has two blown saves in his last three appearances.

Looking for a closer? Save these names 2008

Soriano is the leadoff hitter despite his 40-homer power.

Fantasy Insider: National League projected lineups 2007

Truth be told, while Soriano is having a wonderful year, hitting 27 home runs and stealing 20 bases with a .272 average, he sometimes finds himself picking daisies in the wide expanse of left field.

USATODAY.com - Soriano's hectic All-Star season could include another trade 2006

Soriano is earning $10 million this year and lives with his wife, Angelica, and two children in an apartment in Washington.

USATODAY.com - Soriano's hectic All-Star season could include another trade 2006

Most are put off, and rightly so, by his refusal to play the outfield (there is an "I" in Soriano, of course), and fantasy pundits are quick to point out the negative effect RFK Stadium has on power.

USATODAY.com - The All-Overrated and All-Underrated players 2006

Soriano is the pricey option, but the cheaper route might be free agents Rondell White, Nomar Garciaparra or Shea Hillenbrand.

World Series teams eyeing 2007 2006

Factoring in his injury-free and power - and steal-heavy season, Soriano is our 2006 Fantasy MVP.

USATODAY.com - Fantasy MVP Soriano finds 40 to his liking 2006

After going from the New York Yankees to the Texas Rangers to the Nationals since 2003, Soriano is looking for a contender that will allow stability.

Free-agent hitters: Soriano to get big money, but no-trade clause may be key 2006

Alfonso Soriano is a 40-40 player that will command plenty of money on the free-agent market.

Free-agent hitters: Soriano to get big money, but no-trade clause may be key 2006