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The Return of Soriano; The Rebirth of the Gladiator?   Message List  
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Re: The Return of Soriano; The Rebirth of the Gladiator?

My guess is that Lou is patiently waiting for Soriano to ask to be in
the middle of the lineup.

I do wish he'd stop that hopping around.

Looks stupid.





--- In cubscoven@yahoogroups.com, "S" <nycubbie@...> wrote:
>
> Am I the only one that really can care less if Soriano is coming back?
>
> Seeing the signs of selfishness that Sosa taught us, I am begining to
> not like the Fonz.
>
> He insists on the lead off spot which is wrong.
> He insists on hopping before catching the ball which is stupid.
> He hasn't shown any real ability to steal bases any more, tool gone.
> He, apparently doesn't take care of himself since his legs seem to be
> an issue for the second year in a row.
> He is a free swinger and doesn't seem to watch his fellow teammates of
> the Asian persuasion work the count, take some pitches and get on
base.
>
> The team performed well with out him. It looked solid. The losses, I
> blame on the pitching except the hard luck Lilly 0-2 game.
>
> The tonic that was the Soriano signing is beginning to turn my opinion
> to the gag inducing taste that Sosa left us with.
>
> Am I the only one of that opinion?
>





Thu May 1, 2008 2:29 pm

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Am I the only one that really can care less if Soriano is coming back? Seeing the signs of selfishness that Sosa taught us, I am begining to not like the Fonz....
S
nycubbie
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May 1, 2008
12:17 pm

... Uh... no. There are several here that aren't fans of Alfonsosa. ... I'm torn on this one honestly. I agree that it does make his power less effective but...
Chris Lohroff
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May 1, 2008
12:37 pm

I like having a guy in the lineup who can carry your team for a month. Do I like Soriano's contract, and age. No. But do I like the fact that we have a chance...
Dwayne
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May 1, 2008
1:02 pm

The question is what damage does he do when he isn't hot. The ultimate impact MAY be a wash, but we've seen what this team can do without him. I guess now we...
Chris Lohroff
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May 1, 2008
2:02 pm

One of the reasons I don't like his brand of game is the roller coaster production. He doesn't scare anyone at the plate. I don't have the same feeling when...
S
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May 1, 2008
2:12 pm

I am happily eating my words. But he still should have gone to the minors for polishing. ... ultimate ... month. ... this ... in the ... of the ... catch the ...
S
nycubbie
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May 15, 2008
1:29 pm

... Even the most rabid Soriano hater has to admit that at times he is very productive at the plate. Right now is one of those times and I'm happy to see it....
Chris Lohroff
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May 15, 2008
1:40 pm

I like Reed Johnson coupled with Soriano. I am okay with him leading off. He is more productive in that spot. Let him strike out (or hit a home run) and move...
Jesse Merz
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May 1, 2008
3:12 pm

Top ten when hot. D ... From: Chris Lohroff To: cubscoven@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [Cubs' Coven] The Return of...
Dwayne
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May 1, 2008
2:09 pm

Still not true. In his best month last year (September) he was 17th in OPS. In his second best month (June) he was 14th. ... [Non-text portions of this...
Chris Lohroff
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May 1, 2008
2:20 pm

My guess is that Lou is patiently waiting for Soriano to ask to be in the middle of the lineup. I do wish he'd stop that hopping around. Looks stupid. ... ...
crackerjaxon
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May 1, 2008
2:29 pm

Well we could debate Soriano's value from now till whenever. Stats do not show how he is among a handful who can win a game with his arm, speed, and bat. Stats...
Dwayne
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May 1, 2008
2:36 pm

I understand your point Dwayne. As a cubs fan, yeah, I live with the fact that we are stuck with him. As far as stats go, stats don't determine outcomes of...
Chris Lohroff
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May 1, 2008
2:45 pm

... not show how he is among a handful who can win a game with his arm, speed, and bat. Stats also do not show mis played fly balls, and over run grounders....
Will
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May 1, 2008
3:42 pm

Wow. Nice slam. Thanks. I will keep my mouth shut. D ... From: Will To: cubscoven@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [Cubs'...
Dwayne
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May 1, 2008
4:00 pm

I don't think this was intended to be a personal slam. I think Will is just pointing out what looks like desperation to defend a player you like. Personally I...
Chris Lohroff
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May 1, 2008
5:55 pm

... Didn't mean to sound like I was slamming you - I thought I was slamming Soriansosa. If you felt personally slammed, then please accept my apologies - no ...
Will
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May 1, 2008
6:25 pm

It seemed more of a slam to what i was saying more than anything else. I actually do not like Soriano. I still have a great debate running with my son over his...
Dwayne
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May 1, 2008
6:42 pm

No problem, I probably read into it more than I should have. Thanks, D ... From: Will To: cubscoven@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 1:25 PM ...
Dwayne
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May 1, 2008
6:43 pm

This dude is killing the Cubs due to his selfish stupidity kind of like the Gladiator of yore! If I could reach through the TV tonight I would have strangled...
S
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May 3, 2008
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