Soriano wants to avoid 'strike' zone

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  August 29, 2002 ;     700+ words ......how close Soriano might get...homers and 40 stolen bases, a mark reached...homers. And stolen bases? Well, he...which is why Soriano is inching...After all, Soriano is just nine homers and five stolen bases away from...

Soriano shows weak spots.(SPORTS)(Patrick Reusse)

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  October 21, 2003 ;     680 words ......the Twins' Torii Hunter. Soriano turned 25 on Jan. 7, 2003...next decade, the odds are Soriano would have been the choice. Soriano led the Yankees with 114 runs scored and 35 stolen bases this season. He was second...and it would seem that Soriano's reputation as a player...to throw ...

SORIANO A DASHING PHENOM IN NY

The Boston Globe;  May 29, 2001 ;     700+ words ......old-fashioned way, you notice Alfonso Soriano's legs even when he is standing...bludgeon you with their power. Soriano, the rookie second baseman...the second inning, denying Soriano the chance to move into a...night, Knoblauch has 17, Soriano 15, and the Yankees a major league-leading 59 ...

Soriano Collects 40 HRs, 40 Stolen Bases

AP Online;  September 17, 2006 ;     680 words ...WASHINGTON - Waiting in Alfonso Soriano's locker after Saturday...into the elite 40-40 club. Soriano became the fourth player...record 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season when...8-5 win over Milwaukee. Soriano has 40 steals to go along...a remarkable season for Soriano. ...

Art of stolen bases may not be lost, but it doesn't have flare of past.

Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, Ohio) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service);  July 25, 2002 ;     700+ words ......has the most stolen bases in a season...baseman Alfonso Soriano. Soriano leads the American...League with 28 stolen bases. Soriano said he takes...Henderson in Soriano, and boy, is...won't see the stolen bases, he said. Guys...

Art of stolen bases may not be lost, but it doesn't have flare of...

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  July 25, 2002 ;     700+ words ......has the most stolen bases in a season...baseman Alfonso Soriano. Soriano leads the American...League with 28 stolen bases. Soriano said he takes...Henderson in Soriano, and boy, is...won't see the stolen bases, he said. Guys...

Soriano feeling like 40

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  September 27, 2002 ;     571 words ......the well-liked Alfonso Soriano to reach the 40-40 mark...Steve Karsay presented Soriano with a bat in the clubhouse...be welcomed right now. Soriano, the Yankees' second baseman, has 41 stolen bases. But he has been stuck...playing my normal game, Soriano said. If I don't do it...and ...

Soriano doesn't eye 40-40

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  February 20, 2003 ;     700+ words ...00-00-0000 Soriano doesn't eye 40-40 By TOM...B Biographical: ALFONSO SORIANO TAMPA, Fla. -- No one needs to tell Alfonso Soriano how much trouble you can...combine 40 homers with 40 stolen bases in one season, the Yankee...changed my game a little bit, Soriano said Wednesday ...

Cubs secure Soriano.(Sports)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  November 20, 2006 ;     624 words ......any announcement until Soriano passes a physical, which...total dollars given to Soriano make it the richest overall...have ever handed out. Soriano, who turns 31 on Jan...home runs, 95 RBI, 41 stolen bases, 160 strikeouts and a...second baseman Mark DeRosa. Soriano has played six ...

Soriano, Cubs Agree to $136 Million Deal

AP Online;  November 20, 2006 ;     700+ words ......agreed with Alfonso Soriano on the richest...homers and 40 stolen bases in a season, Soriano agreed Monday...said. Hendry said Soriano will bat leadoff...center or right. Soriano had 46 homers and 41 stolen bases last season with...Radio. Landing Soriano is the ...

Soriano sets sights on another plateau.(SPORTS)(NATIONALS NOTES)

The Washington Times;  September 24, 2006 ;     535 words ......40 homers. He's got his 40 stolen bases. He's got his 40 doubles. He...outfield assists. Now Alfonso Soriano has his sights on 100 RBI...Nationals manager Frank Robinson, Soriano is going to find himself in...lineup. It was the first time Soriano hasn't hit first since May...

Soriano, Cubs Agree on 8-Year Deal

AP Online;  November 19, 2006 ;     453 words ...CHICAGO - Free agent Alfonso Soriano and the Chicago Cubs have...deal is contingent on Soriano passing a physical, according...Cubs' flagship station. Soriano, who could play center...had 46 homers and 41 stolen bases last season with the Washington...1999, the 30-year-old Soriano made ...

Soriano puts on a show for triumphant Nationals.(SPORTS)

The Washington Times;  August 19, 2006 ;     700+ words ......30-stolen base season. But Soriano, who last night went 4-f...three players did that, Soriano said. I got close in 2002 (39 home runs and 41 stolen bases) and a lot of my friends...the Nationals' slugger. Soriano belted it into the center-fie...legend Richie Ashburn. Soriano's ...

Soriano, Cubs, close to deal Cubs

News Sun, The (Waukegan, IL);  November 20, 2006 ;     383 words ...AP file photo Alfonso Soriano has averaged 34 home runs per season and 35 stolen bases over the past six seasons...star outfielder Alfonso Soriano to a deal worth a reported...been agreed to pending Soriano's passing a physical exam. If Soriano does become a Cub, it...bases in the same ...

Cubs to sign Soriano

Herald News, The (Joliet, IL);  November 20, 2006 ;     452 words ......CHICAGO - Free agent Alfonso Soriano and the Cubs have reached...deal is contingent on Soriano passing a physical, according...Cubs' flagship station. Soriano, who could play center...had 46 homers and 41 stolen bases last season with the Washington...1999, the 30-year-old Soriano ...