Can Soriano spark slumping Cubs?

 
Maybe Alfonso Soriano's return is all the Cubs offense needs to start humming again. After all, despite their recent struggles, the Cubs still lead the National League in hitting with a .280 team batting average. [link]

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Soriano takes first batting practice in 2 weeks

Alfonso Soriano took batting practice for the first time in two weeks Friday and said he still is targeting a Thursday return against the Marlins at Wrigley Field. "I just want to make my mind feel comfortable," Soriano said.
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Joel McHale pokes fun at the Inside Edition interview with alleged A-Rod "Yankee Skank" Candice Houlihan, and in the process coins my new favorite term for promiscuous Chicago women.
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Soriano eyes Thursday for return | Cubs.com: News

HOUSTON -- Alfonso Soriano took batting practice Friday for the first time since July 5 and barring any setbacks, he could return to the lineup on Thursday night against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field. Soriano, who has been on the disabled list ...
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Braves expect to activate Soriano against Marlins

Rafael Soriano is expected to be the first in the long list of the injured to return for the Braves in the second half. His elbow came away feeling good from his bullpen session Saturday, Braves general manager Frank Wren said, and after taking a day ...
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Cubs' Soriano to start rehab assignment Monday

Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano will begin a rehab assignment on Monday with Chicago's rookie league team in Arizona and is expected to come off the disabled list on Thursday.
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