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Cubs f/x

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:10:33 +1900

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 bursting bubble if the lead-off man struggles off the bat. The Cubs now have three lefties in the bullpen, since I don't know how long. Anyone ...

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Soriano back; Wood delayed; Samardzija coming?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:20:04 +1900

The Cubs went back to taking batting practice this evening as Lou rescinded his ban on BP that lasted one day. Soriano is off the DL and back in the lineup at leadoff. The Cubs actived Soriano and Scott Eyre and sent Micah Hoffpauir and Kevin Hart to Iowa. The news isn't so great on Kerry Wood. The closer will see another specialist in Chicago tomorrow to find out why the blister on his ...

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The Signs Point To A Cub Victory

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:56:00 +1900

Good signs from Wednesday night's 10-6 Cub victory at Arizona: Alfonso Soriano returning to the lineup with an RBI and a double; Alfonso Soriano returning to the lineup, period Mark DeRosa being able to leave his outfielder's glove in the locker room Derrek Lee hitting his first home run in more than a month Aramis Ramirez and Geovany Soto breaking their respective 0-for-forever ...

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Cubs activate Soriano, Eyre | Cubs.com: Official Info

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1900

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs today activated outfielder Alfonso Soriano and left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Micah Hoffpauir and right-handed pitcher Kevin Hart to Triple-A Iowa. Soriano returns to the Cubs line-up exactly six weeks to the day of suffering a minimally displaced fracture of his left fourth metacarpal in his left ...

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Lou's hoping Soriano reignites offense tonight

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:28:07 +1900

PHOENIX -- Alfonso Soriano should be back in the Cubs' lineup tonight -- and not a moment too soon for frustrated manager Lou Piniella .

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Cubs activate Soriano from DL

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:17:00 +1900

The Chicago Cubs activated All-Star outfielder Alfonso Soriano before their game against Arizona on Wednesday night, batting him leadoff in the final game of the series. Soriano has been out since being hit on the hand, fracturing a finger, June 11 against Atlanta. He was hitting .283 with 15 home runs and 40 RBIs before he got hurt. Soriano played Monday with the Cubs' rookie league team in suburban Peoria, Ariz.

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Soriano To Return Wednesday

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:40:48 +1900

The Cubs will receive their shot in the arm tomorrow, with Alfonso Soriano's return.

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MLB Sluggers Injury Report

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:47:20 +1900

Jermaine Dye Dye could miss several days after being hit in the knee with a pitch. Alfonso Soriano It’s unclear as to when exactly Soriano will return, but it will be this week. Khalil Greene Greene is day-to-day with a stiff lower back. Carlos Guillen Guillen is out indefinitely as he tends to his wife who is suffering from complications during childbirth. David Ortiz Big ...

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Soriano takes first batting practice in 2 weeks

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:23:42 +1900

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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Soriano plays for first time since injury | Cubs.com: News

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:48:00 +1900

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The first pitch of the game to leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano was a little too close for his comfort. > Attempting to return to the Cubs after he broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch June 12, Soriano was brushed back by Padres rookie-level pitcher Junior Veras, prompting a big smile from the outfielder. "It was not a good experience, man," Soriano said. "His first ...

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Soriano plays for first time since injury

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:30:24 +1900

Alfonso Soriano had three plate appearances for the Cubs' rookie level team on Monday morning, as he went 0-for-2 with a walk.

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Soriano headed for rehab work in Arizona -- ChicagoSports.com

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:13:00 +1900

Small chance he'll be activated Monday By Paul Sullivan | Tribune staff reporter 6:51 PM CDT, July 20, 2008 HOUSTON - While the Cubs will be playing in the air-conditioned comfort of Chase Field on Monday night in Phoenix, Alfonso Soriano will begin his rehab stint on a minor-league field in 100-degree heat in suburban Peoria, Ariz. "I'm ready to play today," Soriano said. "But they want me ...

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Cubs' Soriano to start rehab assignment Monday

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:32:37 +1900

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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Soriano to start rehab assignment on Monday

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:26:00 +1900

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. Soriano has been on the DL since June 12 because of a broken left hand. He took batting practice in Houston on Friday and felt good enough afterward to target a return this week.

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Braves expect to activate Soriano against Marlins

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:09:42 +1900

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 off, the Braves plan to activate him Monday. "Roger [McDowell] said he threw the ball very well, and Raffy said he felt good," Wren said.

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Soriano eyes Thursday for return | Cubs.com: News

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:00:07 +1900

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 since June 12 because of a fractured left hand, was initially scheduled to hit off a tee and throw soft toss, but felt well enough after those ...

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Soriano Eyes July 24th Return

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:55:56 +1900

Alfonso Soriano announced today that he's planning on returning to the first-place Cubs on July 24th, against the Marlins

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Heading for Houston

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:20:59 +1900

The Cubs took off for Houston this afternoon, and they'll hold a light workout tonight at Minute Maid Park as they get ready to open the unofficial second half of play tomorrow against the Astros. The Cubs' all-stars will get a much-needed excused absence from the workout. Ted Lilly, Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster will pitch for the Cubs this weekend, with newcomer Rich Harden opening ...

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Did Cubs fan hurt their chances in the WS by stuffing the All-Star voting?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:14:35 +1900

Cubs fans showed their support for their own players by voting in 3 starters and ended up with 8 total players on the roster. But was that the smartest thing to do if they want the NL (and hopefully the Cubs) to have home-field advantage in the World Series? Our writer has an interesting take on the voting process...

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What Is Brian Cashman’s Legacy?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:03:58 +1900

Looks at the bonehead moves and brilliant moves made by Cashman, or whoever's been running the show for the past 10 years.

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