Soriano Press Conference: 3pm CT Today

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Has anyone heard when Soriano will be introduced to the Chicago media and the public, at this news conference, that is to take place sometime this week?

 

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ETA:

 

 

The Score and Comcast Chicago have said they're carrying it live.

 

I assume WGN Radio and ESPN1000 will also be carrying it live, but I don't have any confirmation.

 

Cubs.com says you can watch it live on BaseballChannel.tv and have a link to it on their home page.

 

Here's the info for the the radio stations:

 

WGN Radio AM 720 (click listen live in top LH corner)

 

ESPN Radio Chicago AM 1000 (click 'listen live' tab)

 

The Score AM 670 (click big orange Listen Live)

[Bruce Miles]

Has anyone heard when Soriano will be introduced to the Chicago media and the public, at this news conference, that is to take place sometime this week?

 

Bet on Thursday afternoon.

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Bruce Miles wrote: "Bet on Thursday afternoon."

 

 

--- Thanks Bruce!!!

[A New Era]

Has anyone heard when Soriano will be introduced to the Chicago media and the public, at this news conference, that is to take place sometime this week?

 

Bet on Thursday afternoon.

 

Bets money and calls vegas.

[David]

Has anyone heard when Soriano will be introduced to the Chicago media and the public, at this news conference, that is to take place sometime this week?

 

Bet on Thursday afternoon.

 

Bets money and calls vegas.

 

So you bet the money before calling Vegas?

[Chris]

From the Cubs:

 

Five-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano, who recently signed an eight-year deal with the Cubs, and Cubs Vice President and General Manager Jim Hendry will be available to media in the Stadium Club at Wrigley Field at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 30.

[Andy]

From the Cubs:

 

Five-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano, who recently signed an eight-year deal with the Cubs, and Cubs Vice President and General Manager Jim Hendry will be available to media in the Stadium Club at Wrigley Field at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 30.

And Bruce wins again. :)

[Bruce Miles]

From the Cubs:

 

Five-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano, who recently signed an eight-year deal with the Cubs, and Cubs Vice President and General Manager Jim Hendry will be available to media in the Stadium Club at Wrigley Field at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 30.

And Bruce wins again. :)

 

Jus like a stopped clock, I'm right twice a day. Sometimes that's all you need.

[Electron Blue]

From the Cubs:

 

Five-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano, who recently signed an eight-year deal with the Cubs, and Cubs Vice President and General Manager Jim Hendry will be available to media in the Stadium Club at Wrigley Field at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 30.

And Bruce wins again. :)

 

Jus like a stopped clock, I'm right twice a day. Sometimes that's all you need.

 

Funny - that was the same logic my Huskers' A.D. used to fire 9-3 football coach Frank Solich. :)

[Ding Dong Johnson]

From the Cubs:

 

Five-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano, who recently signed an eight-year deal with the Cubs, and Cubs Vice President and General Manager Jim Hendry will be available to media in the Stadium Club at Wrigley Field at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 30.

And Bruce wins again. :)

 

Think about it: when have you ever seen "Bruce Miles" and "Jim Hendry" together? They're one in the same, and involved in some weird plot to make money from us somehow. I'm on to you...

[Fred Hornkohl]

From the Cubs:

 

Five-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano, who recently signed an eight-year deal with the Cubs, and Cubs Vice President and General Manager Jim Hendry will be available to media in the Stadium Club at Wrigley Field at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 30.

And Bruce wins again. :)

 

Think about it: when have you ever seen "Bruce Miles" and "Jim Hendry" together? They're one in the same, and involved in some weird plot to make money from us somehow. I'm on to you...

 

Never understimate the value of a good conspiracy theory, eh? :wink:

[UMFan83]

Bruce, any idea on whether the Cubs will let him play winter ball? I know they said they weren't too fond of the idea...but will they at least entertain the idea. Obviously there are pluses and minuses to both sides. I'm guessing it won't be a huge deal because if it was, he wouldn't have signed with us without getting the OK

[Mark Priors Calves]

I hope some concrete information about the length of guaranteed years comes out Thursday.

[Bruce Miles]

Bruce, any idea on whether the Cubs will let him play winter ball? I know they said they weren't too fond of the idea...but will they at least entertain the idea. Obviously there are pluses and minuses to both sides. I'm guessing it won't be a huge deal because if it was, he wouldn't have signed with us without getting the OK

 

We'll find out more about that tomorrow.

[Shilzzz]

From the Cubs:

 

Five-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano, who recently signed an eight-year deal with the Cubs, and Cubs Vice President and General Manager Jim Hendry will be available to media in the Stadium Club at Wrigley Field at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 30.

And Bruce wins again. :)

 

Think about it: when have you ever seen "Bruce Miles" and "Jim Hendry" together? They're one in the same, and involved in some weird plot to make money from us somehow. I'm on to you...

 

other than the whole 'bruce miles' understanding obp and metrics and whatnot. :wink:

[A New Era]

Has anyone heard when Soriano will be introduced to the Chicago media and the public, at this news conference, that is to take place sometime this week?

 

Bet on Thursday afternoon.

 

Bets money and calls vegas.

 

So you bet the money before calling Vegas?

 

Thought I should explain. I have mild OCD. I sometimes type things backwards or in poor grammar, on purpose. "Calls vegas and bets life savings". See, I can do it.

[David]

Has anyone heard when Soriano will be introduced to the Chicago media and the public, at this news conference, that is to take place sometime this week?

 

Bet on Thursday afternoon.

 

Bets money and calls vegas.

 

So you bet the money before calling Vegas?

 

Thought I should explain. I have mild OCD. I sometimes type things backwards or in poor grammar, on purpose. "Calls vegas and bets life savings". See, I can do it.

 

LOL

[Vinestal]

This is going to start at 4 pm est? Is it going to be carried by Comcast Sportsnet Chicago or WGN? Anyone know?

[oldcubsfan]

Comcast

[Laura]

I edited the first post to add the radio station and viewing information.

[Laura]

Hendry: after the season, I sat down with Kinney, FitzSimmons and McDonough to map out the off-season, and we just decided to get the best player out there.

[Laura]

Hendry introduces him as "our new leadoff hitter, Alfonso Soriano."

 

Soriano:

 

Thought he did a good job in the outfield last season and thinks the Cubs have a 2bman, but is happy to play wherever it will make the team happy.

 

Thinks the adjustment to day games won't be a big deal.

 

Not surprised by length of deal, has been healthy and played over 145 games for a long time.

Edited November 30, 2006 by Laura

[Rob]

"I tinktatta"

[goonys evil twin]

Hendry must have told him Prior and Wood are healthy or something. Darn liar.

[Laura]

Lou has the keys and if he wants Soriano to run, Soriano will run.