Down Goes Soriano

Here we go again, another year and another start to the injuries.

Soriano ran to catch Ken Griffey Jr.'s fly ball in left-center field with two outs in the Cincinnati first, doing his trademark hop before catching it. As he came down to land, Soriano couldn't put any weight on his right leg, and hopped a few times on his left leg. Shortstop Ryan Theriot helped the outfielder as he hobbled off the field.
"As he was catching the ball, he goes up after it, and he just strained his calf," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "It's his unique style."
Piniella didn't want to project how long Soriano would be sidelined until he got the test results Wednesday. "Let's get the results tomorrow," Piniella said. "If he's out for an extended period of time, it'll hurt us.

I hate to say it but it's mostly my fault. You see, I like to poke fun of Griffey getting injured all the time and ruining the Reds' season. Well, irony is a bitch isn't it. Let's just say that I think that Griffey Jr. is an outstanding player who gargles from the fountain of youth. I think he will be blessed with eternal health and happiness. I hope that clears things up, if not I will send a blessing from Dave Concepcion.

Much has been made of the Soriano hop that seems to have caused the injury. Sammy Sosa would like you to know that ceremonial celebratory hops "have not been very good to me". Corking a bat is also advised against. I will give an update later after the Cubs get word of the MRI results later today. Let's just hope that Shaun Alexander isn't praying over it right now for a miraculous recovery that will allow his to play tonight. Looks like Matt Murton might get the nod to replace Alfonzi in the meantime. Hey, things could be worse.

Down Goes Soriano

UPDATE:
Soriano went on the 15 day DL with a strained calf, while it's not the best situation it could be much worse. Cubs were able to hold their own and then some when he went down for an extended stint last year. Strangely enough, it is Eric Patterson that was called up and not Murton to fill-in in Fonzi's absense. Could the curse of Corey Patterson travel through the family tree. Stay tuned to find out.