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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
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
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
zonersports.com - 5/1/2008
On Soriano's Return
— zonersports.com — A look at the lionizing and hating of Alfonso Soriano.... (more) On Soriano's Return

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 5/1/2008posted this
Series Preview: Joe Aiello Talks Cubs
ducksnorts.com - 5/12/2008
Series Preview: Joe Aiello Talks Cubs
— ducksnorts.com — Joe and I chat about the Cubs' chances in 2008, Geovany Soto's hot start, Kosuke Fukudome, Alfonso... Soriano, and more. (more) Series Preview: Joe Aiello Talks Cubs

Comments vote down Geoff Young Geoff Young posted 5/12/2008posted this
Alfonso Soriano is Good at Hitting Baseballs Again
sportsyenta.blogspot.com - 5/19/2008
Alfonso Soriano is Good at Hitting Baseballs Again
— sportsyenta.blogspot.com — Obligatory Cubs post here. Feel free to move on if it's not quite your bag but... The... Northsiders wrapped up their best 10-game homestand in 30 years this weekend by taking two-of-three against the Pirates to finish 8-2. I mean, even Jason Marquis ... (more) Alfonso Soriano is Good at Hitting Baseballs Again

Comments vote down The Sporting Blog found this 5/19/2008found this
Piniella compares Soriano to Bobby Bonds -- ChicagoSports.com
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 5/5/2008
Piniella compares Soriano to Bobby Bonds -- ChicagoSports.com
— chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — | Tribune staff reporter 10:37 PM CDT, May 4, 2008 ST. LOUIS - ESPN analyst Joe Morgan... asked manager Lou Piniella during Sunday night's telecast if he had contemplated moving Alfonso Soriano down in the order. Piniella didn't chide Morgan but ... (more) Piniella compares Soriano to Bobby Bonds -- ...

Comments vote down Projo Sox Blog found this 5/5/2008found this
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 5/17/2008
Short Stops Around the Majors for May 16, 2008
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Interleague play begins and we have all your recaps right here! The scoreboard has now been expanded... to include full linescores, and tomorrow's pitching matchups are, of course, right at your fingertips... (more) Short Stops Around the Majors for May 16, 2008

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 5/17/2008posted this
msn.foxsports.com - 5/2/2008
Where to hit Soriano is becoming Chicago's debate
— msn.foxsports.com — The Cubs were doing fine without Alfonso Soriano. Now that he's back, Ken Rosenthal says a great... lineup debate is raging. (more) Where to hit Soriano is becoming Chicago's debate

Comments vote down newgroom422 newgroom422 posted 5/2/2008posted this
My Baseball Road Trip Part 2 - Milwaukee, Chicago, Cincinnati
theondeckcircle.net - 5/23/2008
My Baseball Road Trip Part 2 - Milwaukee, Chicago, Cincinnati
— theondeckcircle.net — ODC Champ Blake drove 21 hours, travelled to 2200 km and saw 3 baseball games in 3... cities. His 2008 baseball road trip featured stops in Milwaukee, Chicago and Cincinatti..there's even a picture of him with a sausage! (more) My Baseball Road Trip Part 2 - Milwaukee, Chicago, ...

Comments vote down phodawg phodawg posted 5/23/2008posted this
Alfonso Soriano says legs are fine -- ChicagoSports.com
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 5/24/2008
Alfonso Soriano says legs are fine -- ChicagoSports.com
— chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Left fielder insists he's fine despite awkward movements CUBS BITS BY PHIL ROGERS May 24, 2008 PITTSBURGH... — Alfonso Soriano mysteriously moved gingerly around PNC Park until manager Lou Piniella could take it no longer Friday night. He lifted Soriano ... (more) Alfonso Soriano says legs are fine -- ChicagoSports.com

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blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 5/31/2008
Minor Notes: D-Backs' Parker skips start; Nats' Smoker debuts
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Right-hander Jarrod Parker , the Diamondbacks top pitching prospect, BA, skipped his most recent start due to... a fatigued arm. ... (more) Minor Notes: D-Backs' Parker skips start; Nats' Smoker ...

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 5/31/2008posted this
chicagotribune.com - 5/27/2008
Alfonso Soriano defended by manager, teammates -- -
— chicagotribune.com — Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano had a relatively uneventful Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field , though he... knows his poll numbers in Chicago seem to fluctuate on an hourly basis. In fact, a Cubs official offered protection for Soriano, instructing ... (more) Alfonso Soriano defended by manager, teammates -- -

Comments vote down Deadspin found this 5/27/2008found this
Baseball Transactions - Thursday
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 5/2/2008
Baseball Transactions - Thursday
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — A daily look at baseball transactions. (more) Baseball Transactions - Thursday

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 5/2/2008posted this
chicagotribune.com - 5/3/2008
Star-crossed evening for Soriano
— chicagotribune.com — Soriano homers after 2 miscues > Alfonso Soriano and Rich Hill had dueling nightmares Friday, but Soriano... managed to wake up in time to salvage his night. But Skip Schumaker's 11th ... (more) Star-crossed evening for Soriano

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 5/3/2008found this
NL Central Smackdown : Left Fielders
thecubreporter.com - 5/5/2008
NL Central Smackdown : Left Fielders
— thecubreporter.com — Right Fielders | Poll Center Fielders | Poll Catchers | Poll Third Basemen | Poll Shortstops |... Poll 2nd Basemen | Poll 1st Basemen | Poll Before we examine left field, I remind you to check out and vote on center field and right ... (more) NL Central Smackdown : Left Fielders

Comments vote down Brew Crew Ball found this 5/5/2008found this
Cubs think fan behavior has been OK -- ChicagoSports.com
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 5/29/2008
Cubs think fan behavior has been OK -- ChicagoSports.com
— chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Cubs Chairman Kenney hasn't seen need to change policies By Paul Sullivan | Tribune reporter 11:39 PM... CDT, May 28, 2008 Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney said Wednesday the Wrigley Field security staff has not been told to protect Alfonso Soriano from fan ... (more) Cubs think fan behavior has been OK -- ChicagoSports.com

Comments vote down A League of Her Own found this 5/29/2008found this
zonersports.com - 5/29/2008
Chicago Baseball Numbers
— zonersports.com — Some interesting numbers from the Cubs and White Sox, a Soriano diss and a Joe Crede surprise.... (more) Chicago Baseball Numbers

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 5/29/2008posted this
Fans Who Ignore History Are Doomed To Repeat It
sportsbybrooks.com - 5/29/2008
Fans Who Ignore History Are Doomed To Repeat It
— sportsbybrooks.com — Dear fellow Cubs fans: Below, we have provided a simple slide show taken from last night’s Dodgers-Cubs... duel at Wrigley to explain a concept we felt had been covered sufficiently by others numerous times. However, recent evidence proves we ... (more) Fans Who Ignore History Are Doomed To Repeat It

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