Alfonso "Crazy Legs" Soriano Arizona Diamondbacks.".I don't know how any Cub fans can get down on Alfonso Soriano. He's the most entertaining player in the game.".Alfonso swings at a pitch about 50 feet outside.".See.".That came from the mouth of Red Sox fan John Hart. Me, John and Sutter were up in our seats down the right field line, and just then Soriano gets another hit. Then Theriot hits one to DBack rightfielder Justin Upton. I'm watching the ball, Upton fumbles with it, then out of the corner of my eye something is wrong. Sorian.

Rosenthal's Full Count: Bonds, Webb, Hanley Let's hit up Ken Rosenthal's latest Full Count video: Rosenthal thinks the Tigers should sign Barry Bonds. Sure, Detroit already has too many DHs, and Bonds wouldn't help their need for improved defense and speed, but they absolutely need another left.handed bat. Rosenthal points out that the team is 11-20 in games started by RHP. As for the fear of a clubhouse problem, Gary Sheffield - who has feuded with Bonds in the past - has no problem and I would presume that the other players, particul. Tickets.

Game 37 Thread: May 11 vs. Astros, 1p MLB tickets, Hiroki Kuroda (1-2, 3.95) vs. Shawn Chacon (0-0, 3.60). COMMENTS: Happy Mom's Day! The Dodgers chose a fine time to end the mother of all winning streaks, losing the first of their past seven series (although two ended in splits). They're also failing to capitalize on Arizona's slump of their own: The Diamondbacks have lost six of their past ten (and also lost by five runs yesterday). The Dodgers hope to harness the power of their pink bats today and salvage game three. In their favor: Chacon.

Open Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Sunday 5/11, 1:20 CT What is it about the Cubs and Mother's Day? Every year when the Cubs are scheduled at home on this day, the weather is horrendous. Here are some examples from the last few years alone: 2002: The game was delayed by rain over two hours and they might as well have not bothered. The Brewers beat up on Jon Lieber and three other. Arizona Diamondbacks tickets.

Sunday Morning Headlines/Open Thread There's.".I.".in Threeway Cubs stick it to NL's best From the Daily Herald: Just when it looked like the Cubs were going to run themselves out of Saturday's game, they ended up running away with a second straight win over the team with the best record in baseball. The catalyst for all the wild plays on the bases? None other than maligned leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano, who banged out 4 hits and scored twice on bang-bang plays at the plate. A season-high 41,597 at Wrigley Field. baseball.

Marlins Give Hanley Ramirez a $70 Million Extension The Florida Marlins run a bargain basement operation. With a total team payroll less than what Alex Rodriguez will make this year with the New York Yankees, it's a bit surprising to hear the news that the Marlins and Hanley Ramirez have agreed a six-year, $70M extension. Then again, if there is anyone in the major leagues to bank on, Ramirez might be that player. The 24-year-old shortstop is one of the best players in baseball. He's currently hitting .338 with eight homers, 21 RBIs, 33 runs. Arizona Diamondbacks ticket broker.

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Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 7 - Qualls for Concern. Record. 23-14. Pace: 101-61. Change on last season: +2 Let's be honest: this is not a game that we deserved to win. The Cubs putting up a six-spot in the seventh corrected what would otherwise have been one of the biggest thefts of recent times, as we were thoroughly outplayed in most areas. We managed only four hits, all singles [the first time this season]; our defense let the opening run score from first on a single; and Qualls and Medders combined to cost Scherzer his first major-league. major league baseball tickets.

Dempster a Good Starter and Soriano Coming out of Slump? One day after Ted Lilly threw a gem to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ryan Dempster threw a gem of his own, and Alfonso Soriano chipped in four hits and scored two runs in the Cubs 7-2 win over Arizona. Ryan Dempster threw a season high 118 pitches in over six innings giving up two runs and getting a no decision but kept the Cubs offense in the game long enough to win the game. Soriano raised his average over the Mendoza Line and seems to be breaking out of his early season slump with four hits. tickets for Arizona Diamondbacks.

In the Zona Exclusive: 1060 Roundtable all about the D?Backs baseball tickets, (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Matt and Troy joined Mike Grose to delve deep into the Diamondbacks recent skid, there defensive mishaps and the return of Doug Davis. They also talk about the future of Mike D?Antoni and his possible replacement. 1. Does this pitching staff completely depend on the health of Brandon Webb and Dan Haren? 2. Does this team need to make any changes to its defensive discipline in order to establish itself as the legitimate front runner in the NL West.