Inbox: Checking in on Soto, catchers
What is Geovany Soto's status? How about the backup catchers? And how strong will the pitching be? Fans inquire about these issues and more in the Inbox.
Via mlb.com
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6 days ago
Tampa Bay Rays Could Have Interest In Geovany Soto
Although the hot stove has cooled off for now, it’s hard to imagine the Cubs not making another move or two before spring training really gets underway.
Names like Alfonso Soriano, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, and even Blake DeWitt are being thrown around, but rumors have been floating around recently that another guy could be finding his way out of Chicago.
Not that this would...
Via Rant Sports
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Are the Tampa Rays interested in the Cubs' Geovany Soto?
The Tampa Rays have pitching to deal, according to Marc Tompkin of the Tampa Bay Times, and they might use that pitching to bolster their offense. In particular, Tompkin suggests that the Rays might be willing to part with either Jeff Niemann or Wade Davis for Cubs' catcher Geovany Soto. Done. We'll send over the paperwork tomorrow. If the Cubs could land either of those two...
Via Cubs Billy Goat Blog
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Geovany Soto Avoids Arbitration with Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs and catcher Geovany Soto reached agreement on a one year contract for $4.3 million. Soto had a batting average of .228 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs in 2011 and received a bump up from his $3 million salary.
The backstop for the Cubs has come a long way since his Rookie of the Year performance in 2008 and unfortunately it has not been in a good direction. He...
Via Rant Sports
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
KICKING AND SCREAMING
Ozzie gets tossed, boots Soto's mask
Tonight, the Cubs and White Sox met for this first time this season, and White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen already provided some fireworks, as he frequently does. Alexei Ramirez was up to bat for the White Sox, as they trailed the Cubs by the score of 6-3 in the sixth inning. Ramirez rolled a pitch on top of the plate, and Cubs catcher Geovany Soto picked up the ball, and tagged him out for the
Via Sharapova's Thigh
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June 20, 2011
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June 20, 2011
From the Wire ... Soto Placed on DL, Castillo Recalled
According to multiple reports, the Cubs placed Geovany Soto on the 15-day DL Wednesday with a left groin strain. The Cubs recalled Welington Castillo from Triple-A Iowa and is available for Wednesday's game.
Via Chicago Cubs Online
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May 11, 2011
"Geo Tagging" with Geovany Soto
For you and me, "geo tagging" means putting geographical information on things like a video or a photo, so when people see it online they know where it was taken.But for Geovany Soto, "Geo Tagging" has nothing to do with a camera or a computer, and it doesn't happen in the digital world.Because when Geo tags something, it'll feel some pain even if it&...
Via Cub Reporter
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April 05, 2011
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April 05, 2011
From the Wire ... Cubs Avoid Arbitration with Geovany Soto
According to multiple reports, the Cubs agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with Geovany Soto on Friday afternoon. In his first year of arbitration eligibility Soto received a nice increase in pay from the $575,000 he earned in 2010.
Via Chicago Cubs Online
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January 14, 2011
Cubs Soto Done for the Year
Geovany Soto will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right shoulder and will miss the remainder of the season. Geovany had an outstanding bounce back year, and frankly…most people (including myself) believe that his numbers were completely wasted in the 7th and 8th holes this year. Hopefully, Soto will have a strong offseason in which he can continue to build strength...
Via Ivy Report
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September 20, 2010
Geovany Soto To Have Surgery
Chicago Cubs starting catcher Geovany Soto will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right throwing shoulder on Monday. Bye electing to have the surgery now, Soto will need a 3 month recovery time and should be able to participate in baseball activities beginning on January 1st.
We now will probably see an extended look at Wellington Castillo for the remainder of the season. Castillo...
Via Cubbies Crib
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September 19, 2010
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