Where to hit Soriano is becoming Chicago's debate

 
The Cubs were doing fine without Alfonso Soriano. Now that he's back, Ken Rosenthal says a great lineup debate is raging. [link]

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Where to hit Soriano is becoming Chicago's debate
As the Cubs get set to clash with the rival Cardinals (MLB on FOX, 3:30 ET), Ken Rosenthal says a lineup debate is raging in Chicago.