Saturday, April 17, 2010 was a day to remember for Cubs fans.
The result of the game was less-than-favorable and the line drive that hit Tom Gorzelanny was something that we'd rather put behind us, but something notably positive did happen that day against the Astros.
It went without much notice at the time, but I remember the moment like it was yesterday. It helps that it actually was yesterday, but that's beside the point.
In the top of the eighth inning, Carlos Lee hit a fly ball to left field that was caught by Alfonso Soriano for the second out.
But something was missing. Something was different.
Bob Brenly confirmed: "No hop that time on a routine fly ball to the warning track in left field."
He's been struggling in the field for years and that signature hop of his has become the ba ...
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Chicago Cubs: Alfonso Soriano Taking Step (Not Hop) in Right Direction
Posted: 18th April 2010 by Matt Poloni in MLBComments Off on Chicago Cubs: Alfonso Soriano Taking Step (Not Hop) in Right Direction