Soriano could be back much much sooner!!!

[CubbieBum]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3449470

 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano will have his broken left hand re-examined Friday and hopes to return before the All-Star break next month.

 

Soriano was hurt when he was hit by a pitch from Atlanta's Jeff Bennett in the second inning of a game on June 11.

 

"I think I'll have a better idea on Friday," Soriano said before Tuesday night's game against Tampa Bay. "I'm going to see how far I am. I believe that before the All-Star Game I think I'll be able to play."

 

Soriano is hitting .283 with 15 homers and 40 RBIs in 51 games. He was also sidelined earlier this season with a calf injury.

 

"He heals quick. He's always been ahead of schedule injury-wise," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "We'll have a better idea this weekend."

 

Soriano will go on a minor league rehab assignment before being activated from the 15-day disabled list.

 

Also, Matt Murton, recalled from Triple-A Iowa Tuesday, started in left field against the Rays. To make room for Murton, infielder Eric Patterson was optioned to Iowa.

 

Getting reexamined and may be back before all-star break ... man God sure seems to want to end the curse.

[OleMissCub]

Normally I'd be completely against rushing to come back from injuries, but the nature of his injury (freak injury in a place that is unlikely to be reaggravated) negates that sentiment a bit.

[Schwarber Fan]

If he gets cleared by doctors, than fine but we all wanna avoid re-aggravation.

[Laura]

That would be nice.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

This could be good news. I'm cauitously optimistic.

[CubbieBum]

This could be good news. I'm cauitously optimistic.

 

come back play a couple games before the all-star break then opt to not play in the game and get three or four days rest

[David]

I won't read too much into Soriano's comments about when he wants to be back.

[chuckywang]

If Soriano comes back and his wrist is still nagging him, it's gonna be ugly.

[Vanilla Ice]

what a selfish baby we need a real leadoff hitter like brian roberts not an overpaid selfish whiner that only cares about his own stats and not the team

[TruffleShuffle]

If Soriano comes back and his wrist is still nagging him, it's gonna be ugly.

 

his wrist isn't broken.

[CubbieBum]

what a selfish baby we need a real leadoff hitter like brian roberts not an overpaid selfish whiner that only cares about his own stats and not the team

 

ummm what

[David]

what a selfish baby we need a real leadoff hitter like brian roberts not an overpaid selfish whiner that only cares about his own stats and not the team

 

ummm what

 

your sarcasm detector is doing it wrong

[Vanilla Ice]

what a selfish baby we need a real leadoff hitter like brian roberts not an overpaid selfish whiner that only cares about his own stats and not the team

 

ummm what

what a selfish baby we need a real leadoff hitter like brian roberts not an overpaid selfish whiner that only cares about his own stats and not the team

[ConstableRabbit]

Members of this board who STILL cannot detect sarcasm in the same old, tired jokes should just be banned... #-o

[Rob]

If Soriano comes back and his wrist is still nagging him, it's gonna be ugly.

 

his wrist isn't broken.

 

Additionally, that finger has been proven to have very little impact on a hitter's swing. Once his hand no longer hurts, it shouldn't take much to get him back on track.

[aerosmith21]

I like it....it just shows that he wants to help this team win and not be one of those guys that prolongs the injury as long he can and collect money for not playing.

[CubbieBum]

what a selfish baby we need a real leadoff hitter like brian roberts not an overpaid selfish whiner that only cares about his own stats and not the team

 

ummm what

 

your sarcasm detector is doing it wrong

 

so is yours I was just blowing some back at you. You had already posted in the thread so I figured it was sarcasm.

[Andy]

I would like to see him come back as soon as he's ready to.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

If Soriano comes back and his wrist is still nagging him, it's gonna be ugly.

 

his wrist isn't broken.

 

Additionally, that finger has been proven to have very little impact on a hitter's swing. Once his hand no longer hurts, it shouldn't take much to get him back on track.

it would be nice to see him get back untracked too

[third eye]

I won't read too much into Soriano's comments about when he wants to be back.

[rawaction]

If he could make the homestand to end the AS break, that would be great. Still, I would be tempted to let him rest til the break. He's not likely to be back any sooner than the Cincy series on July 8 anyway. That would be exactly 4 weeks from the injury.

[Yeti]

man God sure seems to want to end the curse.

silly person

[Outshined_One]

If he's fully healed, I'd like to see him shake the rust off for a few games down in the minors. He's the kind of guy who comes back from injury and promptly puts up an 0/12 with 6 Ks and a bunch of weak groundouts/pop outs before finally getting back into a groove.

[Laura]

The article says there will be a minor league rehab assignment.

[Soul]

The article says there will be a minor league rehab assignment.

 

 

I suppose it would be too soon to expect it to be with the Iowa Cubbies around June 28th - 29th.