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How Alfonso Soriano looks when he comes off the disabled list within the next week might determine whether the Cubs make any more moves before the non-waiver trade deadline in 12 days. Soriano took batting practice Friday for the first time in more than a week and said the left hand he broke 5½ weeks ago felt fine. Barring a setback, the Cubs plan to activate him for the series opener Thursday against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field after a short minor-league rehab assignment. ''I'd like to see how we look when he comes back,'' Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said regarding trade prospects before the July 31 deadline. ''If Sori comes back and can pick up somewhat where he left off or do what he usually does in the second half of the season, then offensively we're in pretty good shape. 'When Sori comes back, it'll be like... [read full story]
