Alfonso Soriano Rumors & News
- Chicago Cubs
- #12 | LF BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-1
- Weight195
- Age36
- Experience 13 years
- Salary $19,000,000
- BirthplaceSan Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Soriano sees Cubs' future without him
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Alfonso Soriano is a leader for the Chicago Cubs and popular teammate among the 25-man roster. None of that can stop the changing of the guard. Soriano is starting to do his usual damage when the weather warms up, getting the offense going in Monday’s 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies with his fourth home run of the season, a majestic blast that headed down Kenmore Ave. But it is inevitable that the 37-year-old veteran’s position on the team will soon be filled by young players like Anthony Rizzo, Starlin Castro and Jeff Samardzija, who are rapidly ascending to their future roles...
Chicago Cubs May 13, 2013Rizzo's teammates happy for him
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — The news of Anthony Rizzo signing a seven-year, $41 million contract was received well by the Chicago Cubs first baseman’s teammates. “His job should be easier now,” Alfonso Soriano said. “He has the money now. He works hard and deserves it. Now he has to keep focused, play hard and not worry about money.” Rizzo, whose closest friends on the team actually knew that the contract was done last week, seemed relieved at his press conference announcing the contract.
Chicago Cubs May 13, 2013Young stars driving Cubs' plans
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- After Starlin Castro signed his “young money” deal last year, he went out and bought a $250,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost. Even Alfonso Soriano, who collects luxury automobiles like a beachcomber collects sea shells, told his protege that was a youthful mistake. “I didn’t agree with Starlin, but he’s different,” Soriano said Monday in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse. “I talked to him and said it’s better to save money and not have a nice car, and then buy a nice car when you have money in the bank.
Chicago Cubs May 13, 2013Aggressive call pays off for Cubs
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — WASHINGTON -- With the game tied and runners on first and second in the ninth inning, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum was aggressive in calling a double steal to try and take the lead against the Washington Nationals. After lead runner Alfonso Soriano broke for third, batter Welington Castillo froze to not interfere with catcher Kurt Suzuki. Nonetheless, Suzuki's throw tipped off Castillo's bat and sailed into left field, allowing Soriano to score the go-ahead run and the Cubs held on for the 2-1 victory.
Chicago Cubs May 12, 2013Cubs use unearned run to rally past Nationals
Northwest Herald — WASHINGTON – Alfonso Soriano scored the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by catcher Kurt Suzuki, and the Cubs rallied to beat the Washington Nationals, 2-1, Sunday.
Chicago Cubs May 12, 2013Manager trying to protect Alfonso Soriano
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs veteran outfielder Alfonso Soriano was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals for just the third time in 34 games. "You try to give him these kind of days off," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said, per MLB.com. "He seems to perform better after the days off. Whether you feel good or not, your legs are getting pretty beat up and tired when you get to that age." Soriano is batting .367 (11 for 30) with two home runs, three doubles and eight RBI in his last eight games. His batting average has surged from .247 to .276 in that span.
May 9, 2013Shin-Soo Choo shrugs off injury scare
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds outfielder Shin-Soo Choo shrugged off an injury scare during Sunday's series finale against the Cubs.Choo collided with second baseman Brandon Phillips while trying to catch a fly ball hit by Alfonso Soriano in the fifth. The ball bounced off Choo's face and left him with a bruised lip. He remained in the game and finished 2 for 5 with a run scored in a 7-4 victory."It looked really ugly," manager Dusty Baker said. "This wind play havoc with the ball. I saw Choo break back. I knew we were in trouble."Choo, who homered Saturday, is hitting .280 (7 for 25) with six runs scored and three RBI...
May 6, 2013Mat Latos wins third straight
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos had his scoreless streak snapped at 21 innings, tying a career high, but came away with his third win of the season Sunday afternoon against the Cubs.Latos (3-0), who made his seventh start of the season, pitched four scoreless innings before surrendering a two-run single to Alfonso Soriano in the fifth to snap his streak. The right-hander was charged with three runs and six hits over five innings of work in a 7-4 victory.Latos has won his last three starts. He has allowed just three runs and struck out 14 in his last 18 innings of work over that span. He is scheduled to...
May 5, 2013Carlos Marmol’s Saturday outing is bad to the zone
Chicago Sun-Times — Carlos Marmol wore the blame tag again for the 6-4 loss Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds after he couldn’t retire a batter in a four-run eighth inning. But Alfonso Soriano, whose two two-run homers could’ve meant a victory for starter Jeff Samardzija, had a different perspective. ‘‘It’s happened too many times, not just to [Marmol] but the whole team,’’ Soriano said. ‘‘Sometimes we don’t get the big hit, and sometimes we don’t get the big out. That’s the difference between a first-place team and a last-place team. ...
Chicago Cubs May 4, 2013Home runs hurt Tony Cingrani's homecoming
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Tony Cingrani (2-0) surrendered four earned runs on a pair of two-run homers by Alfonso Soriano but managed a no-decision during Cincinnati's 6-4 win over the Cubs on Saturday. Cingrani, who is from nearby Evergreen Park, Ill., permitted only one other hit -- a double to Anthony Rizzo -- over six innings and finished with five strikeouts and a walk. After allowing the second homer to Soriano in the third inning, Cingrani retired the final 10 batters he faced to finish his 97-pitch outing. In each of his four starts, the rookie left-hander has fanned at least five batters and owns ...
May 4, 2013Alfonso Soriano goes deep twice
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano accounted for the team's only runs with a pair of two-run homers during a 6-4 loss to Cincinnati on Saturday. Soriano, who is riding a five-game hitting streak, finished 2 for 4 with a walk as he took Reds starter Tony Cingrani deep in the first and third innings to push his homer total to three. It was Soriano's 31st career multi-homer game. Last year, he did not register his third home run until May 19 and still finished with 32.
May 4, 2013Marmol meltdown gives Reds 6-4 win over Cubs
Cubs Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — A classic Carlos Marmol meltdown wasted a two-homer day by Alfonso Soriano and six solid innings from Jeff Samardizja, helping the Reds to a 6-4 comeback victory at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs May 4, 2013Samardzija still winless since Opening Day
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — Jeff Samardzija finally got the offense he needed to win a ball game. Unfortunately, another bullpen implosion saw this victory slip away. The Cubs have scored 19 runs in Samardzija's first six starts of 2013. Alfonso Soriano drove in four runs on Saturday -- with two home runs in his first two at-bats -- giving the Cubs a two-run lead going into the late innings. But once again, the Cubs Opening Day starter was denied a victory. And he defended Carlos Marmol, whose meltdown triggered the winning rally for the Reds.
Chicago Cubs May 4, 2013Reds rally past Cubs, spoil Alfonso Soriano's big day
Northwest Herald — CHICAGO – Todd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco each had a sacrifice fly in Cincinnati's four-run eighth inning, and the Reds rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Cubs on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs May 4, 2013Cubs | Alfonso Soriano won't move down in order
KFFL — Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum said he has no intention of moving OF Alfonso Soriano ...
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