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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.
By: Cubbies Crib
24May2012A 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...
By: Cubbies Crib
24May2012This 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...
By: Bullpen Brian
23May2012The 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...
By: Cubbies Crib
23May2012May 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...
By: Bullpen Brian
22May2012Is 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...
By: Cubbies Crib
22May2012Mar 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...
By: BoSox Injection
17May2012May 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...
By: Call to the Pen
16May2012The 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...
By: Cubbies Crib
15May2012Mar 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...
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...
By: BoSox Injection
25Apr2012source 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...
By: Redbird Rants
25Apr2012For 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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