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Alfonso Soriano (born January 7, 1976, in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs. He previously played for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals. He played primarily as a second baseman for the Yankees and Rangers. He bats right-handed, and has batted as a lead-off hitter for most of his career. Soriano began his professional baseball career in Japan with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, training at their Carp Academy for Dominican players. In 1997, he was promoted briefly to the varsity team, and, wearing uniform number 74, he appeared in nine games, batting .118 (2 for 17) with two walks. In 1997, Soriano earned a salary of $40,000.




Clutch the Porcelain: A Chicago-Style Dog Gone Bad

By: Cubbies Crib

24May2012

A classic Chicago-style hot dog is shown above. Have you ever eaten a Chicago-style hot dog at Wrigley? Who am I kidding – of course you have. That is if you’re a true Cubs fan, with blue coursing through your veins and ever-weakening hea...

Cubs’ Bats Misfire in 5-1 Loss to Astros

By: Cubbies Crib

24May2012

This game could be summed up in 4 words: Runners In Scoring Position. The Cubs were 0-9 with RISP in what was a 1-run ball game until Rafael Dolis came in and looked rustier than an rot-iron fence. I wont get into the details but it took him 31 pitch...

Cubs Reach Pace For 100 Losses

By: Bullpen Brian

23May2012

The Cubs are on the brink of slumping to depths the 2011 team never sank to–losing nine straight games. Mike Quade’s club lost a season-high eight straight in early June, but also had five more wins at this point last … Continue rea...

Why Wait to Trade?

By: Cubbies Crib

23May2012

May 19, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster (46) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-US PRESSWIRE May is not typically the time when...

Should Alfonso Soriano Bat Leadoff?

By: Bullpen Brian

22May2012

Is it wrong to think Alfonso Soriano should be the Cubs leadoff hitter? “Don’t be surprised if Alfonso Soriano ends up in the leadoff spot this season. It won’t happen anytime soon, or necessarily come as a permanent change, but … Continu...

Anthony Rizzo: The Man, The Myth, The Savior?

By: Cubbies Crib

22May2012

Mar 4, 2012; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts to a play against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training game at HoHoKam Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-US PRESSWIRE The Chicago Cubs organization has long been...

Sox Shopping Youk, Desperately Seeking Pitching

By: BoSox Injection

17May2012

May 11, 2011; Toronto, ON, Canada; Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (20) looks on from the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 9-3. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-US PRESSWIRE It is...

Chicago Cubs Rumors: Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza, Anthony Rizzo and Alfonso Soriano

By: Call to the Pen

16May2012

The Chicago Cubs are more likely to trade starting pitcher Ryan Dempster if they sign rotation-mate Matt Garza to a long-term extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  Rosenthal added that the Cubs aren’t looking to call up top prospect Ant...

Anthony Rizzo’s Time May Be Near

By: Cubbies Crib

15May2012

Mar 4, 2012; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Anthony Rizzo (44) against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training game at HoHoKam Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-US PRESSWIRE The Chicago Cubs are in the process, with their play over th...

Free Fantasy Baseball: Win $350 from MPD and Draftstreet

By: Miller Park Drunk

1May2012

You may have noticed a lack of fantasy baseball talk on Miller Park Drunk this season. There's been no complaining about Yo's game against the Cardinals killing my team or Ryan Braun single handedly carrying it to victory last night or any of the oth...

Will Crawford Contract Cut into Sox Budget options until 2018?

By: BoSox Injection

25Apr2012

source credit: WICKED GOOD SPORTS   If Carl Crawford’s injury woes continue and he never returns to his former level of performance, will it be the worst contract in MLB history? You may come to a different conclusion, after reviewing the list...

Rants Daily: Cardinals suffer second straight walkoff loss to Cubs, 3-2

By: Redbird Rants

25Apr2012

For the second straight day the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen could not hold a lead, only this time the Chicago Cubs won the game in the tenth inning by a score of 3-2 and received some outside help along the way. … [visit site to read more]...

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