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Alfonso Soriano - February 2009

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Chicago Cubs show some flash in winning spring opener
chicagotribune.com — Reed Johnson, Micah Hoffpauir and Alfonso Soriano have their moments > MESA, Ariz. — The first day... of the longest spring training in history began ... (more) Chicago Cubs show some flash in winning spring opener
Friday Night Fukudome: Bradley vs. Soriano
Friday Night Fukudome: Bradley vs. Soriano
hirejimessian.com — Earlier this week, Milton Bradley hurt his leg drawing a walk. Alfonso Soriano has hurt his leg... jumping to meet a fly ball. These two are the Cubs’ corner outfielders, and are crucial parts of the Cub offense. So, let’s Fukudome them. VS. Milton Bradley  ... (more) Friday Night Fukudome: Bradley vs. Soriano

Alfonso Soriano Latest Blog Posts

Off-Season Musings: Extreme Weather Edition
It’s Not Baseball Season Yet Dammit
It’s Not Baseball Season Yet Dammit
bootleggersports.com — Slow down buddy, there's alot of boring stories left to be told On a sunny, summer day... in mid-July, it’s a nice change of pace to grab a couple of beers and relax in your air-conditioned house while a slow paced baseball game plays out on your TV. But here we are in mid-February, my ... (more) It’s Not Baseball Season Yet Dammit
The Cubs Going After Manny Ramirez? In a Word - Ultramegano
The Cubs Going After Manny Ramirez? In a Word - Ultramegano
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs have a full outfield, a full payroll, and a full clubhouse. But that’s not... stopping Paul Sullivan from daydreaming about a Manny Ramirez acquisition. I’ll spare you the trouble of reading. It involves Alfonso Soriano moving to second base, Manny Ramirez playing ... (more) The Cubs Going After Manny Ramirez? In a Word - Ultramegano
CUBS IN BRIEF: Soriano plans to return to the steal business
suntimes.com — MESA, Ariz. -- Alfonso Soriano says his body feels so much better than it usually does this... early in spring training that he finally might become the leadoff hitter the Cubs thought they were getting when they signed him to a $136 million deal two ... (more) CUBS IN BRIEF: Soriano plans to return to the steal business
An eye for a Z and other Day 1 stuff
blogs.dailyherald.com — MESA, Ariz. _ A mustachioed Carlos Zambrano showed up today and said he's still looking into the... possibility of having laser surgery on his right eye. That hasn't happened yet, partially because he's using eyedrops for an infection. The problem, ... (more) An eye for a Z and other Day 1 stuff
Piniella thinks Soriano can steal 30 bases
chicagotribune.com — MESA, Ariz. — Alfonso Soriano's running game is back in gear after an off-season conditioning program in... the Dominican Republic. (more) Piniella thinks Soriano can steal 30 bases
Piniella may move Soriano from leadoff spot
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Lou Piniella knew he was opening up a family-sized can of worms on Monday when he announced... he may move Alfonso Soriano out of the leadoff spot. Phil Rogers: Same old, something new for Cubs Milton Bradley: Wants to be a Cub, not man ... (more) Piniella may move Soriano from leadoff spot
Piniella may move Soriano out of leadoff spot
chicagotribune.com — Lou Piniella knew he was opening up a family-sized can of worms on Monday when he announced... he may move Alfonso Soriano out of the leadoff spot. Phil Rogers: Same old, something new for Cubs Milton Bradley: Wants to be a Cub, not man ... (more) Piniella may move Soriano out of leadoff spot
Lou Hints Soriano May Not Lead Off, Cubs Fans Thank Their Respective Gods
Lou Hints Soriano May Not Lead Off, Cubs Fans Thank Their Respective Gods
notqualifiedtocomment.com — Lou Pinella seems like an intelligent man to most of us. Though he is a bit stubborn... at times, he clearly has an understanding of the game of baseball. While not exactly a sabermetrician , he does not make retarded Dusty Baker-esque comments like "we don't want to draw a lot of walks, it clogs ... (more) Lou Hints Soriano May Not Lead Off, Cubs Fans Thank ...
Ok, So Maybe Soriano Won’t Hit Leadoff
Ok, So Maybe Soriano Won’t Hit Leadoff
bleachernation.com — Yes, I know this is a subject that many are sick of hearing about… but this is... actual news on the subject. Cubs manager Lou Piniella has stuck by Alfonso Soriano as his leadoff man the last two seasons but on Monday said he may drop the left ... (more) Ok, So Maybe Soriano Won’t Hit Leadoff
Under Armour signs N.Y. Mets' Jose Reyes -
baltimoresun.com — Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour has signed New York Mets All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes to a... multiyear partnership. Reyes will be featured in a new advertising campaign that begins today and introduces a new lightweight baseball ... (more) Under Armour signs N.Y. Mets' Jose Reyes -
Nice winter dream: Manny Ramirez as a Cub -
chicagotribune.com — MESA, Ariz. — It's never too early to dream about a fantasy lineup at Clark and Addison,... so when Alfonso Soriano was asked Wednesday about the possibility of the Cubs signing free agent Manny Ramirez , his ears perked up. "Here?" he said. "Manny ... (more) Nice winter dream: Manny Ramirez as a Cub -
Another Blemish To Arod’s Legacy….
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to a SI.com report, Alex Rodriguez tested positive in 2003. The Ghost of Moonlight Graham takes... a look at Arod's career in pinstripes and how it has not been the marriage everyone expected (more) Another Blemish To Arod’s Legacy….
Alfonso Soriano Regrets Joining 40-40 Club After Meeting Other Members | The Onion - America's ...
theonion.com — September 21, 2006 | | Onion Sports WASHINGTON, DC—Upon recording his 40th stolen base of the season,... in addition to his 45 home runs, and gaining entry into baseball's exclusive 40-40 club, Nationals left-fielder Alfonso Soriano said that after ... (more) Alfonso Soriano Regrets Joining 40-40 Club After Meeting ...
Cubs camp: Soriano could be dropped from the leadoff spot
Cubs camp: Soriano could be dropped from the leadoff spot
examiner.com — Lou Piniella has 39 spring games to ponder such things, but he is at least considering moving... Alfonso Soriano to a middle-of-the-order spot. (more) Cubs camp: Soriano could be dropped from the leadoff spot
Soriano Moving on Down?
Soriano Moving on Down?
chicagocubsonline.com — Lou Piniella is " not going to rule out " putting Alfonso Soriano in the mix to... hit in the middle of the Cubs lineup along with Derrek Lee , Aramis Ramirez and Milton Bradley . According to a report from the Sun-Times , Lou Piniella " opened the door for a transition when he said today he's ... (more) Soriano Moving on Down?
Soriano batting fifth? Just say no!!!
Soriano batting fifth? Just say no!!!
cubbienation.net — Alfonso Soriano – Cubbie Nation file Filed:February 17th, 2009   Well, that didn't take long. Position players... aren't even due to report yet, and the pot in Cubdom has already been stirred with news that Lou Piniella will try hitting Alfonso Soriano further down in the ... (more) Soriano batting fifth? Just say no!!!
Soriano could be moved from top spot | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com — MESA, Ariz. -- It was an innocent question about how the 3-4-5 hitters will line up this... season, but Cubs manager Lou Piniella's answer Monday had a slight surprise: Alfonso Soriano may not be the leadoff man. "We've got a combination of Derrek ... (more) Soriano could be moved from top spot | cubs.com: News
Lou backtracks, sort of, on Soriano's leadoff spot
Lou backtracks, sort of, on Soriano's leadoff spot
suntimes.com — MESA, Ariz. — So much for the idea of Alfonso Soriano moving from the leadoff spot for... the Cubs this season. Cubs manager Lou Piniella on Thursday distanced himself from his unsolicited pronouncement three days earlier that he would consider Soriano ... (more) Lou backtracks, sort of, on Soriano's leadoff spot
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