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Alfonso Soriano, OF, Chicago CubsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsCubs | Soriano has struggled in the playoffs The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 3-for-28 (.107) in the playoffs in 2007 and 2008 for the Chicago Cubs. MLB | Holliday may not get Soriano money SI.com's Jon Heyman reports free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) may not receive a deal similar to Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano's eight-year, $136 million contract. One general manager said "Soriano is one of the five worst contracts in baseball," suggesting that any team accepting use of it as a comparison would be foolish. Cubs | Soriano excited about Jaramillo Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is excited about the team's prospects of signing hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo. Soriano worked with Jaramillo in 2004 and 2005 with the Texas Rangers. "I have a very good relationship with him," said Soriano. Cubs | Soriano, Fox removed from DL CBSSports.com reports the Chicago Cubs removed OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) and RP Chad Fox (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 14. Cubs | Soriano feeling good Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) said his knee is feeling better after undergoing arthroscopic surgery two weeks ago. "He tells me his knee is feeling better, and he's getting stronger," manager Lou Piniella said. "That's what we're going to need next year." Cubs | Theriot a candidate to hit leadoff next year Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SS Ryan Theriot is a candidate to hit leadoff for the team in 2010. Manager Lou Piniella said the team will likely have OF Alfonso Soriano hit in the sixth spot next season. "Theriot fits in the one or two hole or down in the eighth slot," Piniella said. "He's a good little player and we like him a lot. We just have to wait and see what happens over the winter." Cubs | Soriano undergoes successful surgery Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to a team source. His rehab will take six weeks. Cubs | Soriano to DL CBSSports.com reports the Chicago Cubs placed OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 15. Cubs | Soriano to have surgery Tuesday ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) will have surgery on his left knee Tuesday, Sept. 15. "Dr. (Stephen) Gryzlo told me the rehab will be about six weeks," Soriano said. "Part of that rehab will be to strengthen my quad muscle so that I don't favor that knee when I start to do baseball-related exercises and drills." Cubs | Soriano will no longer hit leadoff The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said OF Alfonso Soriano will no longer hit leadoff for the team. Cubs | Soriano likely done for the year ESPNChicago.com reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) said he wants to undergo surgery on his left knee "sooner than later," which means he is likely done for the year. He has played in just two games since Aug. 29. Manager Lou Piniella said the team will likely know Soriano's status in the next few days. Cubs | Soriano update The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) will not play until at least well into the team's upcoming homestand, if then. Cubs | Soriano to have knee surgery FOXSports.com reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this month, which will sideline him for at least two weeks. Cubs | Soriano may have eyes checked The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) said he plans to have an extensive eye exam by a specialist after teammates and staff asked him about his eyesight. ''Not like a normal test,'' said Soriano, who added that he can't tell a difference in his sight from other years but wonders if an imperceptible difference has contributed to the worst-hitting season of his career. ''I had four or five people ask me about that.'' Cubs | Soriano could need surgery Kit Stier, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) might need a surgical procedure to have debris cleaned out of his left knee in the offseason. Manager Lou Piniella has not ruled out that Soriano could be done for the year. OF Sam Fuld will be one of Soriano's replacements in the outfield. Cubs | Soriano shut down until knee shows improvement Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said the team is shutting down OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) until his knee shows signs of improvement. Piniella said, "The crux of it is his knee is not strong. He's having trouble playing on it. In fairness to him, we're going to have him continue to do his exercises with the trainer and re-visit it down the road. There's no timetable. ... This is not a rest." Cubs | Three regulars receive day off Wednesday Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee), 3B Aramis Ramirez and SS Ryan Theriot all received the day off Wednesday, Sept. 2. Soriano said his knee felt much better Wednesday. Cubs | Soriano returns Tuesday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) returned to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 1, after missing three games with a sore knee. Cubs | Soriano sits The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) missed his third straight game with a sore left knee Monday, Aug. 31. Cubs | Soriano gets cortisone shot, will miss several games The Chicago Sun-Times' Toni Ginnetti reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) will miss several games after getting a cortisone injection to ease inflammation in his left knee. With no other serious problems found, the hope is the discomfort he has been feeling will subside with the medication. ''I'm thankful it's nothing serious. I'll take two days and see how it feels,'' Soriano said. ''I hope the cortisone works. It's the first time I've ever had that. But guys who had it say it works.'' Cubs | Soriano to be examined by team doctor Sunday Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) underwent an MRI exam Saturday, Aug. 29, and manager Lou Piniella said there is a good chance Soriano will need an injection to treat inflammation in his left knee, according to The Associated Press. He will be examined by the team doctor Sunday, Aug. 30. "He'll examine the MRI and make a determination exactly what he's going to do and have a pretty good guess on how long it'll be," Piniella said. "I would assume it will probably be a couple more days." Cubs | Soriano to undergo MRI exam Monday Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) will undergo an MRI exam Monday, Aug. 31, according to The Associated Press. "I want to play but it's very tough," he said. "I don't get a very good jump because I cannot put weight on my knee." Cubs | Soriano homers Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano was 3-for-3 with a three-run home run Friday, Aug. 28, against the New York Mets. The home run was his 20th of the season and first since July 29. Cubs | Soriano slumping The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is hitting just .118 with three RBIs in his last 14 games. Cubs | Soriano returns Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) returned to the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 26. Soriano may have an MRI on the team's next day off, which is Sept. 10. Cubs | Soriano could be out for extended amount of time Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) has been told he is likely dealing with tendonitis in his knee. Soriano has been playing through pain since hurting his knee when he hit it against the wall April 22. He was told earlier in the season that going on the disabled list for two weeks could fix the problem. Soriano said the injury bothers him when he runs, especially when he suddenly has to put weight on his leg. Cubs | Soriano having an MRI The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) is having an MRI on his left knee Wednesday, Aug. 26. Soriano has played hurt most of the season but could ultimately need surgery to correct the issue. Cubs | Soriano scratched Tuesday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a sore left knee. Cubs | Soriano sits The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) was out of the lineup for a second straight day due to a sore knee Sunday, Aug. 23. Cubs | Soriano receives a breather The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano received the day off Friday, July 31. Cubs | Soriano homers Wednesday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run home run in a winning effort Wednesday, July 29. He is hitting .383 with five home runs and 15 RBIs while hitting exclusively sixth in the lineup for the last 12 games. Soriano now has 19 long balls on the year. Cubs | Soriano hits walkoff slam The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano hit a walkoff grand slam in the 13th inning Monday, July 27. Cubs | Soriano gets three hits Saturday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday, July 25. He is batting .371 when in the sixth spot in the lineup. Cubs | Soriano homers Sunday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano was 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and a run scored Sunday, July 19. The home run was his 16th of the year. Cubs | Soriano homers in return to lineup Saturday Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (pinkie) went 1-for-4 Saturday, July 18, against the Washington Nationals, with a three-run homer, according to The Associated Press. Cubs | Soriano in lineup Saturday Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (pinkie) was in the starting lineup Saturday, July 18. Soriano dislocated his pinkie Thursday, July 16. Cubs | Soriano may be out for a few days Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (finger) could miss a few games after dislocating his right pinkie finger Thursday, July 16. Soriano's finger is swollen and he is having trouble gripping a bat. Cubs | Soriano not in lineup Friday Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (finger) is not in the lineup Friday, July 17, after jamming his finger diving back to first base Thursday, July 16. 1B Micah Hoffpauir will replace Soriano in left field Friday. Cubs | Soriano unhappy with benching The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano was out of the lineup for the third time in eight games Wednesday, July 8, and isn't happy with manager Lou Piniella. Piniella typically gives Soriano a heads-up when he will get a day off but declined to do so this time. "That's why I'm mad," Soriano said. "If he had told me yesterday, then I wouldn't come today ready to play." Cubs | Soriano's struggles continue Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday, July 4. He has gone hitless in his last 16 at-bats. Cubs | Lineup changes could be coming Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella hinted Friday, July 3, that lineup changes could be coming for Game 3 of a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. OF Alfonso Soriano could be moved down in the order with OF Sam Fuld moving into the leadoff spot. OF Kosuke Fukudome may be moved to right field and OF Milton Bradley might be benched. Bradley is batting .195 from the left side of the plate. Cubs | Soriano hitless Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 0-for-5 Friday, July 3, and is in an 0-for-12 slump. Cubs | Soriano back in lineup The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is back in the lineup Friday, July 3, after two days off. Cubs | Soriano sitting Thursday Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is sitting the bench Thursday, July 2. OF Sam Fuld is leading off and playing left field. Cubs | Soriano to see more down time The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano will get more down time in the coming days as he battles through a slump at the plate. Soriano is hitting .154 (19-for-123) over his last 28 games. Cubs | Bradley, Soriano get Monday off Mike Spellman, of The Arlington Heights Daily Herald, reports Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley and OF Alfonso Soriano did not start Monday, June 22, against the Atlanta Braves. Both received routine days off. Cubs | Soriano, Bradley given day off Monday Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs OFs Alfonso Soriano (rest) and Milton Bradley (rest) are receiving the day off Monday, June 22. 1B Jake Fox will start in left field and 1B Micah Hoffpauir will be in right. Cubs | Soriano hits walk-off single Thursday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano hit the game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the team to a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox Thursday, June 18. He was 14-for-102 before singling in his last two at-bats of the game. Cubs | Soriano in a rut The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano has just 14 hits in his last 99 at-bats and went 0-for-4 Wednesday, June 17. He is batting just .225 on the season. Cubs | Soriano's homer helps Cubs win in 14 The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano hit a home run leading off the 14th inning Sunday, June 7. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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