There's a new sheriff in Wrigley Field! (1 Viewer)

[The Baron]

Soriano baby!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2668465

Now, let's go get some pitching!

 

[MayberrySaint]

LOL...there's my Expos being a farm club for the rest of MLB.

I refuse to recognize the Washington Nationals...

 

[Lawyer Scott]

Soriano baby!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2668465

Now, let's go get some pitching!

Between this and bringing in Sweet Lou to manage (on top of re-signing Aramis), I'm as optimistic as ever. We need Prior to get healthy and stay healthy.

 

[dome patrol]

I wouldn't say signing a 30 year old for 8-years/$136 million is the wisest move but I guess it can't hurt right Cubs fans?

 

[bclemms]

Soriano will be on the DL every other week now. The Cubs just destroyed another great career.

 

[The Baron]

I wouldn't say signing a 30 year old for 8-years/$136 million is the wisest move but I guess it can't hurt right Cubs fans?

That's baseball. The Tigers traded three good young pitching prospects for the almost 40 year old Gary Sheffield, and then gave him a 3 year contract extension.

And while I don't think Soriano makes instant contenders, I do think they will be a factor in the wildcard race this year.

 

[ArmoredNOSaint]

Barring injury, I can't see this move as anything but good for the Cubs. Soriano is coming off a 40/40 season. The North Siders can definitely use his skills.