Cubs place outfielder Alfonso Soriano on the 15-day disabled list

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Both Sorianos On The DL Now
Published 4/16/2008 by Brett Greenfield at Fantasy Phenoms
Alfonso will now join Rafael on the 15-Day DL. According to MLB.com, Alfonso's strained calf will keep him out of action for at least two weeks. Adjust your lineups accordingly. ...

Game15 Thread: Reds at Cubs
Published 4/16/2008 by Slyde at Red Reporter: Front Page Posts
... It seems with Soriano going on the DL and Corey Patterson back in town, the Cubs are having Patterson-envy.  That's why they've recalled Eric Patterson to take Soriano's place.  Now I can finally play the "Our Patterson is better than your Patterson" home game I got for Christmas! ...

Cubs place Soriano on DL, recall Patterson
Published 4/16/2008 by David Golebiewski at The Transaction Guy
Alfonso Soriano’s strategy to catching a flyball is, to say the least, odd. Right before Soriano catches even the most routine popup, he hops into the air, little league style. That hop cost Soriano last night, as he injured his calf making a catch in the first inning against the Reds. Today, the Cubs placed Soriano on the 15-day disabled list with a right calf strain. To take his roster spot, the Cubs recalled second-baseman/outfielder Eric Patterson from AAA Iowa. In Soriano’s absence, the Cubs are expected to go give more AB’s to the capable Mike Fontenot at the keystone while Mark DeRosa sees more time in the outfield. The Cubs have to be at least somewhat concerned by ...