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zonersports.com - 10/3/2008
This Is the Year (Like Every Other Year)
— zonersports.com — The Cubs peed all over themselves. Isn’t that really the heart of the matter? On the mound,... in the field and most definitely at the plate, the Cubs look nothing like the team that won 97 games this year. The Sox are missing their MVP candidate. What’s the Cubs’ excuse? (more) This Is the Year (Like Every Other Year)

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 10/3/2008posted this
Ordering up a trade
suntimes.com - 3/14/2008
Ordering up a trade
— suntimes.com — Alfonso Soriano says getting used to batting anywhere but leadoff will take time. That's why he sees... the logic in moving down in the Cubs' batting order now, rather than waiting for a Brian Roberts trade that isn't likely to get done until the final ... (more) Ordering up a trade

Comments vote down OUT OF RIGHT FIELD found this 3/14/2008found this
cubsfx.com - 7/16/2008
Cubs f/x
— cubsfx.com — Updated Alfonso Soriano and Scott Eyre have been activated from the DL and both will be available... tonight, according to cubs.com . Kevin Hart and Micah Hoffpauir return to Iowa. Getting Soriano back should be a psychological lift, but that could be a ... (more) Cubs f/x

Comments vote down Hire Jim Essian found this 7/16/2008found this
Could MLB Eventually Ban Maple Bats?
bizofbaseball.com - 5/9/2008
Could MLB Eventually Ban Maple Bats?
— bizofbaseball.com — Ever since Barry Bonds started using them in 2001, the use of maple bats has been in... the rise. Now, a baseball culture icon, Sam Holzman, of Sam Bats, gave Bonds one of the pricey maple bats which run from $65-$75 each, and when he did, it created a wave of players using them. Albert Pujols and Alfonso Soriano are but two others that use maple bats. But, while players say that they can hit ... (more) Could MLB Eventually Ban Maple Bats?

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 5/9/2008posted this
Whatifsports MLB Power Rankings - June 16
whatifsports.com - 6/16/2008
Whatifsports MLB Power Rankings - June 16
— whatifsports.com — Despite losing Soriano, the Cubs are atop the power rankings, followed closely by the Phillies, who jumped... 4 spots. Other big movers are the Tigers (+8) and Padres (+9!). See where your team ranks! (more) Whatifsports MLB Power Rankings - June 16

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Weirdest Cubs Injuries
cobrabrigade.com - 4/16/2008
Weirdest Cubs Injuries
— cobrabrigade.com — All baseball teams go through injuries during their season but it seems that the Chicago Cubs have... some of the wackiest injuries in all of baseball. With Alfonso Soriano getting injured last night while doing his patented 'hop' while catching a fly ... (more) Weirdest Cubs Injuries

Comments vote down The World of Isaac found this 4/16/2008found this
Slugging second basemen: Rogers Hornsby and a bunch of guys named Joe
seamheads.com - 5/14/2008
Slugging second basemen: Rogers Hornsby and a bunch of guys named Joe
— seamheads.com — Through 39 games, Chase Utley has hit 13 home runs, tied for the league lead in home... runs with Houston’s Lance Berkman. If he can maintain his spot atop the leaderboard for the remaining ¾ of the season, Utley will become the first second baseman to lead his league in home runs since Ryne Sandberg in 1990. (more) Slugging second basemen: Rogers Hornsby and a bunch of ...

Comments vote down Seamhead1967 Seamhead1967 posted 5/14/2008posted this
Deadline Pushed Back to July 31 for Cubs/Wrigley Field Sale
bizofbaseball.com - 6/27/2008
Deadline Pushed Back to July 31 for Cubs/Wrigley Field Sale
— bizofbaseball.com — The Tribune Co. has pushed back the deadline for bids on the sale Chicago Cubs and/or Wrigley... Field from July 9 to July 31 amid concerns by prospective buyers that the rosy revenue projection figures within the 300-page financial “book” put together by Tribune are unrealistic. According to the Chicago Sun-Times , while revenues have almost doubled over the last five years, ... (more) Deadline Pushed Back to July 31 for Cubs/Wrigley Field Sale

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Howard Wins Arbitration. Sets Bar High for Young Players
bizofbaseball.com - 2/21/2008
Howard Wins Arbitration. Sets Bar High for Young Players
— bizofbaseball.com — The owners will win the battle of salary arbitration in 2008, but they won’t get a clean... sweep, and really, they could wind up losing. Ryan Howard won his arbitration hearing with the Philadelphia Phillies , and in doing so, set the bar for other young players in the future. With Howard winning his case, he will make $10 million this season, tied for the most ever awarded a player in ... (more) Howard Wins Arbitration. Sets Bar High for Young Players

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thefightins.com - 8/29/2008
Cubs Fans Are Turning On One Another!
— thefightins.com — Watch as a Mexican-looking gentleman in an Alfonso Soriano jersey whoops the shit out of some overweight... fellow of Caucasian descent. According to the YouTube uploader, this occurred following the Cubs win last night, “These idiots were talking trash all game and it finally erupted into a brawl." (more) Cubs Fans Are Turning On One Another!

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baseballdigestdaily.com - 2/21/2008
Now Leading Off for the Chicago Cubs!
— baseballdigestdaily.com — Win% impact of having Soriano lead off! (more) Now Leading Off for the Chicago Cubs!

Comments vote down robicbl robicbl posted 2/21/2008posted this
Wrigley Field has a new Field
homerderby.com - 2/21/2008
Wrigley Field has a new Field
— homerderby.com — Over the past decade the Cubs have made lots of improvements to Wrigley Field ... seats, statues,... falling concrete, etc. But they had ignored their pot-hole ridden field. Until now ... video at HRD. (more) Wrigley Field has a new Field

Comments vote down Richie Rich Richie Rich posted 2/21/2008posted this
chicago.cubs.mlb.com - 3/3/2008
Soriano suffers fractured finger
— chicago.cubs.mlb.com — MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano will not be able to play in Cactus League games... for about five days after suffering a non-displaced fracture of the tip of his right middle finger during an early drill Sunday. > Soriano was working on ... (more) Soriano suffers fractured finger

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dugoutcentral.com - 5/12/2008
Cubs Wasting Soriano’s Talents
— dugoutcentral.com — Great article on a topic that I totally agree with. Every time I've seen the Cubs this... year, they've had the Fonze batting lead off. How many walks does this guy get a year? Like 12? (more) Cubs Wasting Soriano’s Talents

5 Comments vote down pepe frias pepe frias posted 5/12/2008posted this
Roto Chronicles: National League–May 19
seamheads.com - 5/20/2008
Roto Chronicles: National League–May 19
— seamheads.com — The Cincinnati Reds cleaned house this week. We can’t say the same for Elijah Dukes. The Cincinnati... Reds played so well against the Cleveland Indians that they made my Royalty section. Some players saw their stocks rising and some saw theirs soaring. While Ruts and Royalty isn’t an exact science it helps you gauge who you need to start and who you need to bench for the upcoming week. ... (more) Roto Chronicles: National League–May 19

Comments vote down m_taylor13 m_taylor13 posted 5/20/2008posted this
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 6/12/2008
Soriano out 6 weeks
— blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Alfonso Soriano was hit in the left hand by a pitch from Braves starter Jeff Bennett and... was removed from the game for a pinch-runner. X-rays revealed that he had a broken hand. He will be out at least six weeks. (more) Soriano out 6 weeks

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Roto Chronicles: National League–June 16th
seamheads.com - 6/17/2008
Roto Chronicles: National League–June 16th
— seamheads.com — No household names here, but they can become pretty valuable to your roster. There aren’t very many... household names in this week’s edition, however, they have the potential to become a staple in anyone’s line up. Players like Ryan Howard, Alfonso Soriano, and Albert Pujols all had to start somewhere. Am I saying the players in my Royalty section are going to do that well and become ... (more) Roto Chronicles: National League–June 16th

Comments vote down m_taylor13 m_taylor13 posted 6/17/2008posted this
chicagotribune.com - 10/24/2008
If Brenly leaves Cubs' booth, intrigue will follow
— chicagotribune.com — The idea of Brenly managing in the Central Division against good friends Lou Piniella and Dusty Baker,... two men he has studied closely over the last four years in the Cubs' booth, is only part of the package of intrigue. The juicy stuff will come at Miller and Wrigley whenever Alfonso Soriano hits. (more) If Brenly leaves Cubs' booth, intrigue will follow

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 10/24/2008posted this
seamheads.com - 3/23/2008
Is Piniella’s Decision on Fukudome a Mistake?
— seamheads.com — Cubs skipper Lou Piniella took a small step backwards on Saturday when he chose to adjust his... lineup by moving Alfonso Soriano to the two hole and dropping Kosuke Fukudome to fifth in the order. Moving Soriano to second and dropping Fukudome to fifth decreases their potential scoring output. While the difference is negligible, it’s worth investigating nonetheless. (more) Is Piniella’s Decision on Fukudome a Mistake?

Comments vote down Seamhead1967 Seamhead1967 posted 3/23/2008posted this
The top 5 reasons why MLB should ban the hip bump
sports.yahoo.com - 6/11/2008
The top 5 reasons why MLB should ban the hip bump
— sports.yahoo.com — Calling for an end to the stupidest baseball celebration since the Bash Brothers' forearm.... (more) The top 5 reasons why MLB should ban the hip bump

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