A real blow to the Cubs surge in the Central. I say the Cubs bring up Pie as he is a real exciting type player.Alfonso Soriano is expected to miss 2-4 weeks after suffering a strained right quadriceps Sunday night.
"It's going to be a tough loss. I don't know what we'll do," manager Lou Piniella said. "Losing Soriano is the toughest thing about this homestand." With Soriano out, the Cubs may choose to recall prospect Felix Pie from Triple-A. If not, Matt Murton and Mike Fontenot figure to pick up playing time, with Mark DeRosa potentially sliding to the outfield more often. Losing Soriano is a huge blow to the Cubs, who are one game back of the Brewers in the NL Central. Soriano has hit .297 with 18 homers, 42 RBI, 74 runs, 18 steals and an 847 OPS in 105 games.