Soriano; Cub's leadoff hitter?
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Soriano, over the last several years, typically has between 600 and 650 at bats per season... however, he draws fewer than 40 walks per year, and his career on base percentage is only .325 (with a batting avg of .280).\n\nI don't think he gets on base enough to be a good leadoff hitter, even though his OBP was a career high .351 last season, thanks to the career high 67 walks he drew (first time he's over walked more than 38 times in a season).  But the league OBP was .339, so Soriano was only slightly better than the league in OBP, and it was his career best.\n\nSoriano, over his career, has been a below average hitter when it comes to getting on base, which is the key thing to look for in a good leadoff hitter.\n\nSoriano should not be a leadoff hitter.
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Come on man Mike Lowell. Word? that can't be a fa real answer. there are only three 3rd baseman worth having in the AL. A-rod, Chavez, and Crede. I was ready to go with Chavez, who plays a mean hot corner. but after reading the page, Notso_25 makes  pretty good arguement for Joe Crede so I'ma have to go with Joe. I mean no one is more clutch than Joe. Sox wouldn't be the best team in baseball right now with out him.
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If he stays healthy, yes.  If Dusty pushes him to far... no, he'll be back on the DL before the season is over.  rough first outing, but this was the first time he's faced major league hitters.  He pitched ok, but will need arm strength and not pitching in 50 degree weather would help!!!  Go Cubbies
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Mike Stanton lately has not been as great pitching as in the past, but if you need someone for one or two outs, he most likely will be your man. Alex Gonzalez is a great addition. His glove is great and his batting average has gone up this year while in Boston. It's a shame the Red Sox did not resign him, because they have not a great short stop in a while, however, I think they will fit in well with the Reds orginization.
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Sigh, I highly doubt A-rod, but Alfonso Soriano maybe.
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Johan Santana and Fransisco Liriano, and let me tell you why, both are southpaws, Johan is 27 years old, Liriano is 22 years old, both have 3 dominating pitches. Both are overpowering and strikeout picthers.\nSantana should start the All Star Game this year along with Joe Mauer catching him, he won the 2004 Cy Young and he should've been last year's winner, but the run support he got was aweful, he lead the Majors in K's, 2nd in the A.L. in wins, first in WHIP, and opponents batting average.\nThis year however he had a bad start going 0-3 in his first 4 starts, since those starts he is 8-1 with a sub-2 ERA. If he gets 20 wins, he will win Cy Young again, he dominates batters.\nAs for Liriano, he is the future of the Minnesota Twins, nicknamed "The Franchise" he will only get better, he is 7-1 so far this season, with a 2.30 ERA, more K's than I.P. (Innings Pitched), he is a beast, he stole the show on the Roger Clemens return, and he will only get better.\n\nAs for the guy who said Red Sox have the best with Shilling and Beckett, I don't think so, not even close, Shilling's ERA isn't anything special, he has had way more run support than Santana, and remember Johan beat him their last time up, just like he always does, just like he beat him for the Cy Young in '04, he got all 20 votes, Shilling got Zero 0.\n\nJosh Beckett is a great pitcher, but he isn't anything rare, he is not something that comes along every 15 or 20 years, Liriano is, he is the future of the American league.\nMark my words here, Liriano and Santana will compete for Cy Young at the end of the season and also the next couple of seasons, they're that good.
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id pick Pujols over Soriano any day...but then again who wouldn't? the Cubs should do better this year new players new superstar coach...i see them doing hella better then they did last year...
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Lineup\n1.) Soriano - CF (Report just came out today he signed, hooray!)\n2.) Mark DeRosa - 2b\n3.) Lee - 1b\n4.) Ramirez - 3b\n5.) Jones - RF (left handed bat behind Lee and Ramirez)\n6.) Barret -C\n7.) Murton - LF or.. someone who really impresses in spring training\n8.) Izturis - SS\n9.) Pitcher\n\nBench:\nRonny Cedeno, Henry Blanco, Freddie Bynum, Angel Pagan\n\nStarting Rotation\n1.) Zambrano\n2.) Rich Hill\n3.) Yet to be signed.. not going to be a big name after the soriano signing\n4.) Wade Miller\n5.) Mark Prior or a Japanese pitcher they targeted or insert random rookie who impresses in spring training\n\nBullpen\nNeal Cotts in the swingman role provided by Glendon Rusch last year\nWood, Ohman and Novoa\nHowry - right handed setup man\nEyre - left handed setup man\nDempster - closer
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dude you gotta realize yahoo fantasy sports is FREE.  you can't expect them to be on top of every single news.  but it still shows he is starting even if he is still listed on the DL.  so it doesn't hurt you in any way.  if you have him on the DL and worried about if he is 100%, then keep him on the DL until you know he's back before you drop one of your pitchers.  if he's not on the DL, you can still throw him in one of the starting slots and still get the stats for that day.\n\nif you paid for your league (espn for example) then i would definitely hope it would show him off the DL when he is back.\n\nalso, edmonds played one game so far at 1st...yahoo will usually take a few days to a week to add in 1st base eligibility for edmonds.  the same thing happened for soriano who only had 2B eligibility until OF was added a week or two into the season.  give it a few days....
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Colon, Sexton, Lee, Tejada, Soriano, Chavez, Wells, Wood
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Not to be the Center Fielder, we got Grady Sizemore but they\nshould go after Greg Maddux or Ted Lilly.  They can use Josh\nBarfield as the leadoff hitter.
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Probably only Cub Fans!!
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Jeff Kent. He's solid with the glove and has one of the best bats. His age will soon be a factor as he's already lost a step or two. But he's a hall of famer who can still drive the ball and make all the plays he's supposed to. \n\nIn a few years Chase Utley will likely be the best. He had a great season last year and it's likely that he'll continue to do so. \n\nAlfonso Soriano is by far not the best. His defense is putrid and his offense isn't nearly as good as others think. He does't get on base enough and he's a product of hitting in good hitters parks. He can hit the ball out of the park once in a while, but he's not a guy I want playig for my team.
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I think he deserves it. He isn't really a rookie, he played last year and went 8-5 with a 4.02 ERA, but he was a pleasant surprise in his rookie year. He was out performed by Shawn Chacon as a Yankee, but he is still deserving of that 3rd spot because he is young and he has a lot room for improvement and if he improves like he is obviously predicted to do, he could be the ace of that rotation. But to answer your question about if he's going to keep his spot, Shawn Chacon or Carl Pavano could easily sneak up on him and take his spot, but he should stay on the pitching rotation.
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I am a Yankee fan through and through, but I do think the Cubs are moving in the right direction. Hopefully Sweet Lou can come on board and make some changes. Soriano is a great player. Personally, think the Yankees should have never traded him. So, I think the Cubs will have a better season. I do think it will take them time to build but the are on their way.
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I think it's possible that he breaks .400...especially with the way he's hitting right now, but there is still a long way to go.  If he's hitting close to .400 come mid august then there's a discussion to be had
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I have not been able to find the top 10 leadoff home run hitters.  I believe the all-time leader is Rickey Henderson with 81 leadoff bombs.  Alfonso Soriano set the record for most leadoff home runs in a season with 13 in 2003.