I guess he's being criticized and felt he needed to put that out there, not a good look imo. One player's feelings shouldn't prioritize the betterment of the team.
I think most people were looking at it like a "take the money and run" type of event after the fifth. To allow him back in the game after 95 pitches to boot is one thing, but to sit there and watch him load the bases is one for the ages.
After 95 pitches giving up 2ER over 5 innings being inconsistent all day, that should have been it for Soriano today. Horrible decision by JS, especially with an off day tomorrow.
Professional athletes coming back from paternity leave almost always lose their aggression and focus for a while, especially if it's their first born. John Tavares on the Leafs is a prime example a few years ago.