Alfonso Soriano

I know the popular opinion is and has been for years that the Chicago Cubs need to do whatever they can do to trade Alfonso Soriano. I think it would be a huge mistake to trade him. Soriano has two years left on his deal after this season. He is due to make somewhere around [...]Why the Cubs Shouldn’t Trade Alfonso Soriano is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and VoteRead Full Story

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 dire circumstances could place Soriano atop the Cubs order once again.” Dale Sveum is desperate to shake-up his rag-tag offense that’s gone cold during this seven-game losing streak and now ranks 14/16 for runs scored in the National League. Soriano, however, is one...Read Full Story

I know the popular opinion is and has been for years that the Chicago Cubs need to do whatever they can do to trade Alfonso Soriano. I think it would be a huge mistake to trade him. Soriano has two years left on his deal after this season. He is due to...Read Full Story

Alfonso Soriano is holding down the cleanup spot–barely. Despite leading the team with 6 RBI, Soriano has squandered numerous chances to drive in runs, which, of course, is the main objective of a true No.4 hitter. Having been at the plate 14 times with RISP, most on the team, he’s delivered but three hits, twice drew a walk and once grounded into a double play. It’s no wonder all five of the Cubs losses have come by three or fewer runs. Most notably, however, is the absence of an extra base...Read Full Story

Let me get this out of the way, I’m not an Alfonso Soriano fan. Am I thrilled that he’s still a member of the Cubs? No, but like most loyal fans, I try to rationalize things, and convince myself that things aren’t that bad. Lets... [Read the full post @ RantSports.com]Read Full Story

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 dire circumstances could place Soriano atop the Cubs order once again. It’s a situation Dale Sveum tried to put to rest earlier this spring after batting Alfonso in the leadoff spot during a spring training game. But the manager has yet to set his Opening Day lineup and is admitting ‘losing sleep’ deciding his everyday batting order–a...Read Full Story

It is almost unfair to limit today's Bad Spring Training Decision of the Day to "of the Day" status because this bit of lineup construction was a bad idea that nobody thought better of for several years, making this something of an evergreen Bad Spring Training Decision. What poor idea is that exactly? Oh, just batting Alfonso Soriano in the leadoff spot. Really? Again with this? Yes, it seems now that Theo Epstein has left Boston, he somehow has forgotten all about the importance of on...Read Full Story

Let me get this out of the way, I’m not an Alfonso Soriano fan. Am I thrilled that he’s still a member of the Cubs? No, but like most loyal fans, I try to rationalize, and convince myself that things aren’t that bad. Lets face it, at this point in his career, Soriano isn’t bringing [...]Alfonso Soriano Still A Cub; Not the Worst Thing is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and VoteRead Full Story

Alfonso Soriano is left fielder for the Chicago Cubs as of 2012. He is in his 15th season in major league baseball. He used to be an All Star player but now it is questionable if a minor league player could out perform him. In baseball if you can get a hit 30% of the time you are an All Star. If you can get a hit 25% of the time with a lot of doubles, triples, and home runs you still have a lot of value on the team. Currently, Alfonso Soriano as of April 24, 2012 is only getting a hit in 20...Read Full Story

Hoping to see this sign early and often in 2010? If you are, there are a couple of key things to look for as the season gets under way. Which Carlos Zambrano will show up?The Cubs claim that Carlos Zambrano is a new man. They claim that he has put his immature ways behind him and has entered the 2010 season with something to prove. Is it true? It better be if the Cubs hope to compete in the NL Central this season. In 2009 Zambrano didn't win his ninth game until August, and that was the...Read Full Story