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Soriano hurt
Posted: April 16 07, 8:59 pm
by cabby7588
ESPN
After an offseason spending spree, the Chicago Cubs didn't expect to get off to a 4-7 start and they didn't plan on their $136 million man to be hitting .245.
Or to get hurt. But that's exactly what happened on Monday night as Alfonso Soriano left the Cubs game against the Padres in the top of the fifth inning with a strained left hamstring.
With one out and a Jose Cruz Jr. on third, Padres pitcher Clay Hensley hitting a sinking liner to center. Soriano rushed the ball and made an attempt at a shoestring catch but trapped it. He then got up and slipped while attempting a throw. Trainer Mark O'Neal tended to him, and Soriano grabbed the back of his leg. He walked off under his own power.
The Cubs listed Soriano as day-to-day.
The Cubs led 3-1 after Soriano went down and tacked on three more runs in the bottom of the fifth to take a big lead.
Posted: April 16 07, 9:05 pm
by heyzeus
And there was much rending of garments and gnashing of teeth in Wrigleyville...
Posted: April 16 07, 9:07 pm
by Transmogrified Tiger
Not a big deal. In fact, some people are kinda happy that it guarantees Murton some PT, although the prognosis is that he's day-to-day like Ramirez was(who, btw, will be back in the lineup tomorrow).
Posted: April 16 07, 9:08 pm
by 98navigator
Nothing to see here. Move along...
Posted: April 16 07, 9:12 pm
by ndistops
ESPN desperately hoping Fonzie goes on the DL - not sure why...
Posted: April 16 07, 9:13 pm
by stlmark
I have Soriano on another fantasy team. Keep us updated someone.
Posted: April 16 07, 9:14 pm
by Michael
ndistops wrote:ESPN desperately hoping Fonzie goes on the DL - not sure why...
As a Cardinals fan I can give you only one answer...
East Coast Bias.
I kid, I kid.
Posted: April 16 07, 9:14 pm
by clevername
ndistops wrote:ESPN desperately hoping Fonzie goes on the DL - not sure why...
yeah, that's kinda an odd headline they have right now. I haven't heard anything indicating this is serious enough for a DL trip, yet that's what they're trumpeting on the front page.
Posted: April 16 07, 9:25 pm
by 98navigator
clevername wrote:ndistops wrote:ESPN desperately hoping Fonzie goes on the DL - not sure why...
yeah, that's kinda an odd headline they have right now. I haven't heard anything indicating this is serious enough for a DL trip, yet that's what they're trumpeting on the front page.
It's a sexy headline even if it's inaccurate.
Posted: April 16 07, 9:25 pm
by StL Dan
Shocker...another high priced Cubs star injured....didn't see that coming.