Alfonso Soriano
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Yanks favored to land Hechevarria
River Avenue Blues &bull 2 Hours AgoVia GAK3, the Yankees are among the favorites to land Cuban shortstop Adeiny Hechevarria, and are battling four other teams to sign him. We heard they were heavily interested in him over the weekend, and he's apparently been working out… Full Story »
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Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano says he's at 90 percent, but admits more work to be done
MLB News on ESPN &bull Mar 7, 2010
Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano made his first appearance on Saturday since knee surgery ended his 2009 campaign on Sept. 15, and said the knee was at 90 percent. The latest news and notes on the Cubs. Blog "The knee… Full Story »
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Lou Piniella Autographed Baseball with Sweet Inscription
sponsored listing • Shopping.comThis official Major League Baseball has been personally signed by Manager Lou Piniella with the inscription "Sweet." This product is officially licensed and authenticated by Major League Baseball and comes with an individually numbered; tamper evident hologram from Mounted Memories. To ensure authenticity...Full Story »
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Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto in shape after sophomore slump
MLB News on ESPN &bull Mar 1, 2010
It wasn't until the Chicago Cubs catcher looked in the mirror that he hated what he saw: a guy who failed his colleagues, his team, his fan base and himself. I feel like I let down my teammates," said the… Full Story »
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Outfield could again hold key for Cubs (AP)
MLB News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Feb 28, 2010
MESA, Ariz. (AP)-With Milton Bradley(notes) moping, Alfonso Soriano(notes) limping and Kosuke Fukudome(notes) whiffing, the 2009 Chicago Cubs were done in by their $214 million outfield. Had Lou Piniella known last spring that Scales, Fox, Fuld and Hoffpauir would combine to… Full Story »
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Blocked by Jeter, a Backup Finds Other Work
MLB News on New York Times &bull Feb 27, 2010
TAMPA, Fla. Literally and figuratively, Mick Kelleher was once in Ramiro Pena's position. As a shortstop in the St. Louis Cardinals organization in the late 1960s and early '70s, Kelleher played four years in the minors behind the incumbent, Dal… Full Story »
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2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signatures 55 Lou Piniella (Baseball Cards)
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano says surgically repaired left knee is feeling more powerful
MLB News on ESPN &bull Feb 25, 2010
Yesterday I was doing my running [up to] 85 percent, and I didn't feel anything at all," Soriano said Thursday. "I think I'm building something, because I'm feeling more and more power in my knee. Full Story »
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Cubs manager Lou Piniella says he has no plan to bat Alfonso Soriano leadoff
MLB News on Sporting News &bull Feb 25, 2010
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, there is speculation that Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano could return to the leadoff spot this season. For that to happen, shortstop Ryan Theriot and right fielder Kosuke Fukudome would have to falter in that… Full Story »
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano said surgically repaired left knee isn't 100 percent
MLB News on ESPN &bull Feb 22, 2010
MESA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs left-fielder Alfonso Soriano reported to spring training on Monday and said his left knee, which was surgically repaired in September, has not fully recovered. I don't feel 100 percent because I'm not running 100 percent,"… Full Story »
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Soriano needs spring to get knee ready
MLB News on AOL Sports &bull Feb 22, 2010
Soriano worked out in the offseason in his native Dominican Republic but says he didn't completely test the knee by running at full speed. He said he feels between 80 and 85 percent but won't know more until drills start… Full Story »
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1982 Topps 538 Lou Piniella (Baseball Cards)
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Piniella has decision to make on Cubs leadoff man
MLB News on AOL Sports &bull Feb 21, 2010
One player it will not be is left fielder Alfonso Soriano, who led off in 2007 and 2008 but was moved to the sixth spot in the middle of last season. That's where he'll begin this season. It's not going to be Soriano, so I'm not… Full Story »
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Step back, Flip it and Reverse it Ice the knees, Ice the 3's
Ice the knees, Ice the 3's &bull Feb 20, 2010As I write todays blog, Charles Barkley and his new Taco Bell commercial just flashed on the screen. Very funny no doubt. Who doesnt love Chuck? However, it made me hop in my wayyyyy back machine for this classic. Once again fellas, thanks again for your comments. To chime in on the bass ackwards comments, you are absolutely right about NCAA making money off of guys like OJ Mayo, Michael Beasley even Kevin Durant. Those guys were… Full Story »
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2009 Recap: Alfonso Soriano
GoatRiders of the Apocalypse &bull Feb 20, 2010For his first two seasons with the Cubs, Alfonso Soriano had a nasty habit of starting slow, getting hurt, and eventually returning in a fiery burst of offensive ass-kickery. Then, in 2009, Soriano started the year in an unusual manner -- 7 homeruns, 14 RBI, a .284 AVG and a .955 OPS for the… Full Story »
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Teenagers, Chicago Parking Meters, and Alfonso Soriano Dr ...
Dr. Gerald Stein - Blogging About Psychotherapy from Chicago &bull Feb 20, 2010The Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders, has a way of making some big mistakes. Recently, theyve come in the form of some fiscal short-sightedness affecting both baseball and government. Just over three years ago, the Chicago Cubs signed Alfonso Soriano to an eight year contract, all for the measly sum of $136 million dollars. Alfonso was 31 before he ever played for the team. They will own his contract (although the… Full Story »
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Muskat Ramblings: 2/19 Spring camp news & notes
Muskat Ramblings &bull Feb 20, 2010Only six position players are missing from Cubs camp. They include Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano, Ryan Theriot, Kosuke Fukudome and Starlin Castro. Both Theriot and GM Jim Hendry were expected in Arizona on Saturday. They were in Tampa… Full Story »
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1990 Topps Traded 96T Lou Piniella (Baseball Cards)
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Aramis Ramirez' Health May Be the Key for The Cubs In 2010
Baseball News Share &bull Feb 20, 2010Aramis Ramirez has played 150 or more games only once as a Cub. If his shoulder is not 100 percent this season, this statistic will be repeated, and the Cubs offense will struggle. While that may seem like an all… Full Story »
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AP source: Cubs reach agreement with Nady
MLB on Boston.com &bull Jan 26, 2010
A person familiar with the negotiations says outfielder Xavier Nady and the Chicago Cubs have reached preliminary agreement on a one-year, $3.3 million contract. Full Story »
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More homers than walks
Baseball Reference Blog &bull Jan 22, 2010
Here are the all-time leaders for most homers in a season with a matching or fewer number of walks. Rk Player HR BB Year Age Tm 1 Andre Dawson 49 32 1987 32 CHC 2 Dave Kingman 48 45 1979… Full Story »
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CTB: Who has the worst contract in baseball?
MLB News on NBC &bull Jan 21, 2010
Matthew Carruth at FanGraphs wants you to vote on it. His candidates: Barry Zito, Alfonso Soriano, Vernon Wells, or the write-in candidate of your choice. I think I'll write in FOX's broadcast contract with Major League Baseball, though in that case neither of the parties to the deal are its biggest victims.If we limit it to ballplayers I don't think I can top Matthew's triumvirate. Soriano's is probably the worst. Yeah, Zito's is bad, but he's at least he'll take the ball every… Full Story »
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Chicago Cubs interested in former White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye
MLB News on ESPN &bull Jan 18, 2010
Former White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye could land backup role with the Cubs. Full Story »
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Where Is The Best Place To Sit When Watching A Baseball Game In Wrigley Field
www.gamesanswer.com via @gamesanswer &bull Jan 12, 2010Where Is The Best Place To Sit When Watching A Baseball Game In Wrigley Field, Chicago? | GAMES ANSWERS Full Story »





























