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Published 3/14/2008 at chicagotribune.com - Sports
Batting Theriot, Soriano 1-2 looks like real deal
That lineup experiment with Ryan Theriot batting leadoff and Alfonso Soriano batting second? It just may have passed the experimental stage after Cubs manager Lou Piniella used what might be his Opening Day lineup Thursday.
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That lineup experiment with Ryan Theriot batting leadoff and Alfonso Soriano batting second? It just may have passed the experimental stage after chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella used what might be his Opening Day lineup Thursday according to the ...
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