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Cub Tracks Scuffles With Soriano

Alfonso Soriano is struggling and may find himself on the short side of a platoon. Will Sori be among the Cubs on the way out of town? Check out Cub Tracks to find out.

By Erik Peterson
USA TODAY Sports

Trade rumors and the Stanley Cup. It's all anyone is talking about.

From Comcast SportsNet

  • Brewers' third baseman and former Cub Aramis Ramirez thinks recently designated for assignment Carlos Marmol needs a fresh start away from Wrigley Field.
  • Matt Garza's last start showed why he can be a game changer during trade season.
  • There's no easy way out of this situation with Alfonso Soriano.
  • Watching the Blackhawks triumph, James Russell is hoping to hang around and be part of the next winner on the North Side.

From Cubs Den

  • Cubs players will be in high demand this trade season. And the store is open for business.
  • This link included some Albert Almora video.
  • This link actually goes to the New York Times, but I found it via Cubs Den, so I'll place it here. It's a cool story about scientists unlocking the mysteries of pitchers' evolution.
  • There are some promotions in the minors and a link to a nice story on one of last year's draftees.
  • The Cubs' next impact starting pitcher may be just starting the climb to Wrigley from the Boise Hawks. Click here to learn more about Paul Blackburn.

From Cubs.com

  • With trade season in full swing, the success of Travis Wood reminds us what we are trying to accomplish.
  • Anthony Rizzo reflected on the one year anniversary of being promoted to the Cubs.
  • Starlin Castro is responding well to his day off.

From ESPNChicago.com

From the Chicago Tribune (register to see almost anything but videos)
  • The Epstein doesn't think the season is over for prospect Jorge Soler.
  • (Video) Alfonso Soriano talks about his status with the Cubs.

From the Chicago Sun-Times

Today's food for thought

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