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Alfonso Soriano

Outfielder
Position
LF
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2014.

  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 180 lbs
  • Born: Jan 7, 1976

  • Debut: September 14, 1999

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October 19, 2009

Former Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is poised to sign an $800,000 a year offer with the Chicago Cubs for the same position, and to become the highest paid coach in Major League Baseball, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View:

His likely first order of business in the Windy City? Getting Alfonso Soriano not to stink again. It won't be easy. The soon to be 34-year-old liability in the outfield is coming off his third straight season of reduced average and power production, and has missed 125 games with injury the past three seasons. Then again, if Jaramillo can revive Andruw Jones, he can probably do the same to Soriano.

October 12, 2009

According to ESPN.com, the Chicago Cubs have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to speed up the sale of the team. This move was expected for the team, as it will protect the new owners from debtor claims.

Our View:

This might have been expected, but it still looks bad for the Cubbies. Still, this is just procedural and it should help the team and the city put this whole sale behind them.

September 17, 2009

ESPN Chicago reports that after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Alfonso Soriano will begin rehab exercises on Monday.

Our View:

Soriano stopped into the clubhouse on Wednesday and plans to meet the team in Milwaukee mid-road trip on Monday. His rehab is expected to take six weeks and he should be healthy to start next season. Whether he'll be effective remains a mystery and he should slip considerably on draft day next year.

September 15, 2009

Alfonso Soriano has been placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to September 4 after undergoing season-ending knee surgery.

Our View:

This may surprise some Soriano owners who thought he had been out since mid-May, since that's when he stopped hitting. Becoming increasingly creaky at age 33, and increasingly less productive, Soriano will be someone to gamble on, not build around, in next year's drafts.

September 13, 2009

The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports that Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano will have surgery on his left knee on Tuesday. Soriano will miss the rest of the season with the injury.

Our View:

Soriano has been dealing with the knee issue for most of the season, so it is a good idea for him to get it fixed now. He should be fine for next season, but there is no use having him now.

September 12, 2009

According to the Chicago Tribune, Cubs' manager Lou Pinella will not use outfielder Alfonso Soriano in the leadoff position next season. "No, if we stay the way we are, we have the option of [Kosuke] Fukudome or [Ryan] Theriot. If we add a speed player to the mix, that would change, obviously," Pinella said.

Our View:

People in Chicago have been saying this all season, and it looks like Sweet Lou finally realized that Soriano is not a leadoff hitter. He isn't a high on-base guy, and the speed isn't what it used to be. He is a better fit for the real and fantasy lineup if he hits in the middle of the order.

September 11, 2009

Cubs manager Lou Piniella has told the Arlington Daily Herald that it is "doubtful" left-fielder Alfonso Soriano (knee) will return in 2009.

Our View:

He is likely to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his balky left knee sometime this month. 2009 has been a season to forget for the high-salaried 33 year old, as he has hit just .241 with 20 home runs and 55 RBI in 117 games.

September 5, 2009

Alfonso Soriano indicated that he will undergo arthroscopic surgery this month on his bothersome left knee, according to The Sporting News.

Our View:

A date is yet to be scheduled, and Soriano will need at least two weeks of recovery time following the procedure. The elite outfielder had been playing with the knee at about 80 percent, but admitted that it is at 50 or 60 percent right now. Sam Fuld will replace him in the Cubs' outfield.

September 4, 2009

According to the Twitter page of baseball writer Ed Price, the Cubs are shutting down outfielder Alfonso Soriano indefinitely due to a knee injury. Manage Lou Pinella told the media that the team will revisit the situation at some point down the road.

Our View:

Soriano has been in and out of the lineup because of the knee injury for most of the second half, and with the Cubs pretty much out of it this seems like a good move. Soriano might not be done for the year, but don't expect him to play any time soon.

September 2, 2009

Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez and Ryan Theriot are all out of the Cubs lineup vs. the Astros on Wednesday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Jake Fox, Jeff Baker and Andres Blanco, respectively, took their places.

August 31, 2009

According to the Twitter page of TheScore.com, Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano received a cortisone shot for his ailing left knee on Monday. Soriano is expected to miss several games due to the injury.

Our View:

Soriano has been dealing with knee issues almost all season, and with the team falling quickly out of contention it might be time to give the knee a little more rest. The shot should help, but don't expect to see him in the lineup for the next several games.

August 30, 2009

An MRI taken on Alfonso Soriano's ailing left knee on Saturday revelaed no structural damage, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

So it looks like Soriano's recent struggles cannot be explained away by injury. The 33-year-old left fielder is batting just .185 with only one home run in the month of August.

August 29, 2009

Alfonso Soriano has been slated for an MRI today on his left knee, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The Cubs are trying to determine what is causing the star outfielder pain when he runs but not hits. He may consider a cortisone injection if it would alleviate the pain.

August 28, 2009

Alfonso Soriano had only his second multi-hit game of the month on Friday, going 3-for-3 with a three-run homer, as the Cubs beat the Mets 5-2 at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

Even after his big day on Friday, Soriano has still been one of the worst players in the game this month, batting just .185 with one home run. Maybe he'll get it going now, but we've seen plenty of false slump-busters from Alfonso this season.

August 26, 2009

After missing the team's past three games with a sore right knee, Alfonso Soriano is back in the Cubs lineup tonight and batting sixth, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Odds are, if Soriano had not been batting .157 this month, the team probably would have played him through the pain. If you own him in one of your leagues, you sadly have no choice.

August 26, 2009

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano may have an MRI on his sore right knee, with surgery being an outside possibility. Soriano is scheduled to meet with doctors on Wednesday concerning the knee.

Our View:

Surgery is still being considered a long-shot at this point, but it has become a reality. Soriano has been dealing with the soreness in his knee since late April, and the Cubs may shut him down soon if they feel they are out of the playoff race. At nine back right now, it looks like that time is near. We will keep you updated on his status going forward.

August 25, 2009

Alfonso Soriano wasa late scratch from the Cubs' lineup on Tuesday with knee soreness. Jake Fox will replace him in left field.

Our View:

Soriano was a bit sore today when he got to the ballpark, so Lou Pinella decided to give him the night off. He should be back soon, possibly tomorrow, but it will depend on how the knee feels.

August 23, 2009

With top-shelf right-hander Chad Billingsley on the mound for the Dodgers on Sunday, Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley are both out of the Cubs lineup, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Apparently $25 million - the two players' combined 2009 salaries - doesn't hit right-handers the way it used to.

August 22, 2009

The struggling Alfonso Soriano could get benched, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

In August, Soriano is batting an abysmal .162 with no home runs and four RBI. When asked by a reporter if he would ever consider benching Soriano, Cubs manager Lou Piniella responded, "you ask tough questions." Looking at those numbers, it doesn't sound too tough.

August 7, 2009

Alfonso Soriano collected the Cubs only RBI in the team's 6-2 loss to the Rockies on Friday night, as their only other run scored on a first inning Derrek Lee double play.

Our View:

After springing back to life in late July, Soriano finds himself in another mini-slump, with only five hits in six August games. He has no home runs and just one RBI this month.

July 29, 2009

Two days after ending a game with a grand slam, Alfonso Soriano decided to set the tone instead, clubbing a three-run first inning home run, as the Cubs went on to clobber Houston 12-0.

Our View:

Soriano's two homers two weekends ago could be written off because they came against the Nationals--his three homers and 10 RBI since can't, however. After seeing his average dip as low as .223 on the Fourth of July, he is back up to .251, and has been reinvigorated by being dropped in the lineup. If you benched him during his epic slump, it's definitely time to be starting him without hesitation every day again.

July 27, 2009

Alfonso Soriano carried the Cubs in tonight's 5-1 victory over the Astros at Wrigley Field, as he went 1-for-6 with a grand slam in the bottom of the 13th inning.

Our View:

Soriano launched his 18th homer of 2009, and is 12 away from 300 for his career. He is riding a 10-game hitting streak, with 12 RBI over the span.

July 25, 2009

Alfonso Soriano had a three-hit day for the Cubs on Saturday in their 5-3 win over the Reds. Soriano went 3-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and an RBI in the game.

Our View:

Soriano may be starting to heat up a bit, and the Cubs desperately need him to do so if they are going to stay in the playoff hunt. It may be too early to say he is back, but Soriano owners at least have a reason to be optimistic at this point.

July 19, 2009

Alfonso Soriano homered for the second straight game on Sunday, as the Cubs routed the Nationals 11-3.

Our View:

Signs of life, or signs of playing the Nationals? Soriano owners would surely like to know. Unfortunately, it might be the latter, as he has looked completely lost at the plate lately, and the Nationals have one of the worst pitching staffs in recent memory. Don't declare him out of his slump until you see him produce against some better teams.

July 18, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer off Jordan Zimmermann in tonight's 6-5 win at Washington.

Our View:

Soriano collected his first homer of July, and his 15th of the season. His ailing right pinkie did not seem to bother him tonight, evidenced by his solid performance.

July 18, 2009

As expected, Alfonso Soriano is in the Cubs' lineup for tonight's game at Washington, according to the Chicago Tribune. He will start in his regular spot in left field.

Our View:

The swelling on his ailing right pinkie has gone down enough for him to get the green light to return. Soriano noted that the pain is almost gone and he should be fine to pencil into fantasy lineups.

July 18, 2009

Alfonso Soriano does not have a dislocated right finger, according to ESPN Chicago.

Our View:

Soriano jammed his finger diving into first base on Thursday night. He missed the team's game against the Nationals on Friday when it was too swollen to grip a bat, but he is expected to be in the lineup tonight and Sunday.

July 17, 2009

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano is not in the team's lineup for their Friday night game against the Nationals due to a jammed finger. He will be replaced in the outfield by Micah Hoffpauir.

Our View:

Soriano jammed his finger last night while diving into first base, but it doesn't look serious. The team is just being cautious tonight, so fantasy owners should get him out if you can tonight and check back for his status for the weekend. NL-only leaguers who have Hoffpauir should also get him in tonight if possible.

July 8, 2009

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano is not in the team's lineup for their Wednesday afternoon game against the Braves. Soriano is getting the day off in preparation for the big weekend series against the division-leading Cardinals.

Our View:

No injury here, just a day off so Soriano is well rested for the Cards' series. He had a nice night on Tuesday, and with the day game today it was an intelligent move by Pinella.

July 7, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-4 on Tuesday night, raising his average to .230, but the Cubs fell to the Braves 2-1.

Our View:

Soriano was again batting in the six spot on Tuesday, but the move didn't pay off since no other Cubs could get a hit off Javier Vazquez. The return of Aramis Ramirez could help wake up Soriano's bat, and there is no way he could be as bad in the second half of the season as he was in the first. He is a good candidate to buy-low right now.

July 4, 2009

According to MLB.com, Cubs' manager Lou Pinella has decided to move Alfonso Soriano down from his leadoff spot in the order. Soriano is hitting sixth on Saturday, while Kosuke Fukudome takes over the leadoff duties.

Our View:

Soriano has been mired is a season-long slump, and his average is at .226. The Cubs finally decided they can't have a leadoff hitter who doesn't get on base, so the move was made. Maybe this will light a fire under Soriano, and he should have more RBI opportunities hitting in the six-hole.

July 3, 2009

Alfonso Soriano returned to action for the Cubs on Friday and promptly went 0-for-5.

Our View:

Soriano was given a couple days off due to his recent struggles. The former fantasy stalwart has been miserable lately. He's zero for his last 12 and hasn't homered since June 7th.

July 3, 2009

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano is back in the team's lineup Friday after being benched for two games to clear his head. He will replace Sam Fuld, who started in his place for the last two games.

Our View:

Maybe the rest will do Soriano some good, but it seems unlikely. If you have another option in the outfield, it would probably be wise to sit Soriano until he shows he can contribute. He is hittng only .230 on the year.

July 2, 2009

Alfonso Soriano is not in the Cubs starting lineup for the second straight game on Thursday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Sam Fuld is starting in left field and leading off in his place.

Our View:

Soriano has been woeful is 2009, hitting just .230 and striking out more than once a game. He has homered just twice since June 1, and driven in only nine runs in that time. He is not a great option for your starting lineup right now if you have someone on your bench to start in his place.

June 27, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, a double and a walk against the White Sox on Saturday.

Our View:

He's now gone 16 games without leaving the yard and has just one stolen base over the same period. He has picked up two hits in three of his last four games, so continue to plug him into your lineup and hope the power and speed come back around.

June 24, 2009

Cubs manager Lou Piniella said on Wednesday that he plans on resting Alfonso Soriano more as the season goes along, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

So far, Soriano has missed only three of the Cubs 67 games. His statistics certainly indicate he could use some more rest, as he is batting just .224 this season, 55 points off his career average.

June 22, 2009

Alfonso Soriano has been given Monday off, and Jake Fox will roam left field in his place against Atlanta, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

Soriano is not nursing an ailment, and skipper Lou Piniella is merely giving him a day off to rest.

June 18, 2009

A day after manager Lou Piniella challenged Alfonso Soriano to start hitting better, he drove in the game winning run against the White Sox on Thursday with a ninth inning single. The Cubs won 6-5 after trailing 5-1.

Our View:

Soriano finished the day with two hits, a run scored and a RBI. It was his first multi-hit game since May 17.

June 17, 2009

The AP reports that Cubs manager Lou Piniella says he is "ready to make some tough decisions." He added that, "( Alfonso Soriano) has to do something because we're doing nothing offensively." He was 0-for-4 and his average fell to .225.

Our View:

Soriano is only 14-for-his-last-99 at-bats. He also made his sixth error of the season on Wednesday. It's uncertain what moves will be made, but Soriano has to remain in the lineup...we think.

June 12, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Cubs 7-4 loss to the Twins on Friday. It was his 19th multi-strikeout game of the season.

Our View:

It's never good news when going 1-for-4 actually raises your average, but that was the case for Soriano on Friday, who is now hitting .237 after his eighth inning single.

June 11, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-5 in the Cubs 13-inning loss to the Astros on Thursday, and has now seen his average drop to .236 on the season.

Our View:

Soriano has had a baffling 2009, striking out at a career high rate, while driving in runs near a career low rate. He is now more than ever the master of either the solo home run or the called third strike. There seems to be little in between. His owners desperately need him to turn it around once the Cubs offense gets things going again.

June 7, 2009

Alfonso Soriano hit a solo home run in top of the 14th inning en route to a 6-3 Cub victory over the Reds. It was his only hit in six at-bats.

Our View:

Soriano now has 14 homers this season, but his hitting just .241. It's nice that he's knocking the ball out of the park, but too often it's his only hit on the day. The Cubs' leadoff man has an OBP hovering around .300.

June 3, 2009

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Alfonso Soriano is dealing with a lingering knee injury, but is confident he can play though it.

Our View:

Despite Soriano's 13 homers this season he's hitting just .244 and has a mere six hits in his last 48 at-bats. He insists the knee issue isn't the reason for his struggles and says he's just been undisciplined at the plate.

June 2, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-6 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 6-5 loss at Atlanta. The battle took 12 innings to declare a winner.

Our View:

Soriano collected his team-leading 13th homer. He has a hit in six of his last seven games as well.

June 1, 2009

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Alfonso Soriano may sit on Tuesday to give his ailing knee an extra day of rest. Soriano has played in 47 of the team's 49 games this season.

Our View:

Soriano is struggling right now, and it seems to be in small part due to his knee. Two days off would be very beneficial, so fantasy owners may want to be ready to sit him on Tuesday. Check back for updates on his status.

May 30, 2009

The Chicago Tribune reports that Alfonso Soriano's knee remained sore through Friday night's game. He has previously claimed the knee has bothered him for most of May. Manager Lou Pineilla suggested that if the injury continues to linger, he will look to get him a few days off.

Our View:

The Cubs have decent depth in their outfield, making the likelihood of this happening a decent possibility. As a result, he is a fairly risky play for next week.

May 28, 2009

Alfonso Soriano revealed that he has been dealing with a sore left knee throughout May, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

He noted that the ailment is not serious, and he is just sore. Soriano has been getting treatment, and is expected to be fine.

May 22, 2009

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Cubs' manager Lou Piniella is considering moving Alfonso Soriano to second base if Mike Fontenot continues to slump. Soriano is a former second baseman who converted to the outfield.

Our View:

This move makes sense for the Cubs. Soriano is not a great defensive outfielder, and the move would allow the Cubs to bolster their lineup by playing Micah Hoffpauir in left. Soriano's fantasy value won't change, but Hoffpauir could become a decent fantasy candidate if he plays every day.

May 17, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Astros.

Our View:

Soriano has five home runs over the last nine games. He is slugging .580 on the season and remains one of the most feared leadoff hitters in the game.

May 12, 2009

Alfonso Soriano was 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in the Cubs' 6-2 win over the Padres on Tuesday.

Our View:

Soriano hasn't had a lot of help this season with Derrek Lee and Milton Bradley struggling and Aramis Ramirez battling injuries, but has carried the Cubs' offense. He has 22 RBI in the leadoff spot. Just think what he could do in a higher spot in the order.

May 7, 2009

Alfonso Soriano launched two home runs on Thursday, helping the Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Astros. Soriano finished the game with two runs scored and three RBI.

Our View:

Soriano has been outstanding this season, and he pushed him home run total up to nine with tonight's showing. His average is at .276, and he is starting to look like he is back to being an elite fantasy outfielder.

May 5, 2009

Alfonso Soriano is one of a handful of big name Cubs that will take a seat on the bench on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Other Cubs out of the lineup include Ryan Theriot, Milton Bradley and Aramis Ramirez.

Our View:

Does Lou Pinella have money on the Giants today? Considering that they are facing arguably the toughest pitcher in baseball in Tim Lincecum, it seems rather odd that Pinella would be sitting half his lineup in the matchup. Maybe he knows something the rest of us don't.

April 29, 2009

Alfonso Soriano crushed his seventh home run of the season and drove in four with a 2-for-4 performance on Tuesday. His Cubbies brutalized Arizona to the tune of an 11-3 win.

Our View:

Soriano is the most dangerous hitter in Chicago's lineup right now and has been picking up the slack with Aramis Ramirez and Milton Bradley missing time to injury and Derrek Lee struggling. He's driven in 14 runs in the lead off spot this season. Too bad he didn't get to stay in the third spot.

April 26, 2009

Outfielder Alfonso Soriano will be back in the leadoff spot on Sunday. He hit third on Friday and Saturday. "I think he likes to try some things," Soriano tells the Chicago Tribune of manager Lou Piniella. "If it works, it stays. If it doesn't work, back to normal." Soriano went 1-for-8 over the last two games.

Our View:

Way to give this experiment some time, Mr. Piniella. Moving Soriano down in the lineup would increase his RBI potential, but he'd also see fewer at-bats in the long haul. Anyway, Soriano will be a fantasy stud as long as he is healthy, no matter where he appears in the batting order.

April 24, 2009

According to the Chicago Tribune, Alfonso Soriano will hit third in the order for the Cubs Friday in their game against St. Louis. He will be replaced by Ryan Theriot in the lead off spot.

Our View:

Perhaps Sweet Lou has been listening. We've been begging for Soriano to move down in the order and increase his run production. He has hit well against the Cardinals this year, so the move may be temporary, but it's a start. If he sticks there his fantasy value will no doubt increase.

April 23, 2009

Alfonso Soriano was the only Cub with multiple hits on Thursday as he went 2-for-4 in Chicago's 7-1 loss to the Reds. He's now hitting .317 at the top of the Cubs' lineup.

Our View:

Soriano is having a fine 2009 campaign and is a spark plug with considerable pop in the lead off spot. He has five homers already, but only nine RBI. A move down in the order would certainly increase his fantasy value, but we'll let someone else try and convince Sweet Lou.

April 17, 2009

Alfonso Soriano struggled at the plate on Friday until the eighth inning, when he hit the game winning two-run homer to lift the Cubs over the Cards 8-7.

Our View:

Soriano had struck out three times before that at-bat, but he is such a dangerous hitter that it doesn't matter what he did in his previous trips to the plate. He now has five homers on the young season and is hitting .295.

April 12, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, a stolen base, two RBI, and a run scored in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Brewers.

Our View:

The stolen base makes Soriano the 19th player in history to record at least 250 home runs and 250 stolen bases. His days of being a 40-40 threat are long gone, and his stolen bases have dropped since coming to Chicago. He's still a very good play in the outfield and he's off to a hot start with four home runs in his first six games.

April 12, 2009

Alfonso Soriano needs one more steal to become the 19th player in MLB history to have 250 homers and 250 stolen bases, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

Soriano has 273 career home runs, with three coming this season over the first five games.

April 11, 2009

Alfonso Soriano hit a game winning two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning Saturday to give the Cubs a 6-5 win in dramatic fashion. He was 2-for-5 on the day with three RBI.

Our View:

Soriano has been showing off the power stroke early this season, with three home runs in his first five games. We still believe he'd be a more valuable asset lower in the order, but Lou Pinella disagrees. We'd rather not argue with Sweet Lou.

April 6, 2009

Alfonso Soriano was 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 win over the Astros.

Our View:

Soriano continued his good hitting from the spring right into the regular season. He's back at the top of a powerful Cubs batting order, and should continue to be a strong fantasy option in the outfield.

April 4, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 10-1 loss to the Yankees. He hit a homer and two singles.

Our View:

He raised his spring average to .325 with six homers and 15 RBI. As a former member of the 40/40 club, Soriano should provide enough speed and power to satisfy fantasy owners as a top-15 outfielder, even if his RBI totals will be compromised while batting in the leadoff spot.

March 21, 2009

Alfonso Soriano was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday. The homer was his fourth of the spring and his average snuck over the .300 mark for the first time.

Our View:

Soriano continues to knock the ball out of the park this spring. He's a solid fantasy option in the outfield for power and speed, but his average is on the decline and his RBI will continue to suffer as long as Lou Pinella continues to insist on batting him in the lead off spot.

March 18, 2009

Alfonso Soriano was 2-for-4 Wednesday and hit his third home run of the spring.

Our View:

He appears to be pulling out of his spring funk, and is producing with some regularity now. He's shown his power stroke is still there with three bombs this spring and he's a safe bet for 15-20 steals, but he still isn't the first round draft choice and potential 40-40 man he once was.

March 9, 2009

Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run on Monday.

Our View:

Soriano is still batting just .167 this spring, but he should be expected to pick it up soon as he's a .282 career hitter.

March 3, 2009

Left fielder Alfonso Soriano hit his first spring home run Tuesday in the Cubs' 6-4 win over the A's.

Our View:

It will be interesting to see if the Cubs take advantage of Soriano's speed and newcomer Milton Bradley's ability to hit the ball in the gaps by batting the two back-to-back at the top of the order.

February 19, 2009

Alfonso Soriano will not be moved out of the leadoff spot by the Cubs, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The Cubs like the power he brings at the top of the order and feel like he can steal over 30 bases this season. He still might be moved out of the top spot later in the season but it looks like he is staying put for now.

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