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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 ... [link]

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That's Not The Way I Always Heard It Should Be: Cubs 1, Astros 2
Published 7/19/2008 by Al at Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts
... Micah Hoffpauir, who didn't get into last night's game, was recalled to replace Lieber on the active roster, but his stay will probably last only the length of the road trip -- Alfonso Soriano took BP and shagged flies last night (you probably saw this if you saw the game on WGN) and is tentatively on target for a return to action Thursday at Wrigley Field: ...

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The Zoner posted 7/19/2008 from chicagosports.chicagotribune.com

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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