Alfonso Soriano 2007 Home Chicago Cubs Game Worn Jersey

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Alfonso Soriano is a major star who has played eight years in the majors, and is one of the few players to ever hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season (the others are Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, and Alex Rodriguez). In spite of his stardom, both of his previous two teams, the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers, were willing to trade him away after good seasons. Although he played exclusively second base from 2001-05, in 2006 he played exclusively in the outfield with the Washington Nationals. He had the unusual circumstance of hitting 46 home runs but driving in fewer than 100 RBI. During that year he also stole 40 bases. And if that wasn't enough he hit 40 doubles - making the first 40-40-40 club.

With the New York Yankees, he replaced Chuck Knoblauch at second base, and when he joined the Texas Rangers, Michael Young moved from second base to shortstop to accommodate Soriano. As for the Washington Nationals, they had used several players in left field in 2005 before Soriano showed up in 2006. With the Cubs in 2007 and 2008, Soriano hit 6 leadoff home runs in September of 2007, setting a MLB record. His 14 homers that month broke the Cubs franchise record held by Ernie Banks. He added 29 more homers in 2008.

This home pinstripe Chicago Cubs jersey was worn by Alfonso Soriano during the 2007 season, his first with the Cubs. Tagged in the collar with a strip tag "12 44 07 S10", indicative of Soriano's jersey number, size, the year, and the set number of the jersey. High set numbers of this nature are common with star Cubs jerseys. This jersey is also tagged on the tail with a Majestic tag and a size 44 flag tag. Also tagged on the inside with a "0062" pro-coded wash tag. Jersey exhibits moderate evidence of use, primarily in the form of wash wear and light pine tar staining under the right arm and in the shoulder area.

This item was consigned by Rob Steinmetz.View Lot Detail page

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Re: Alfonso Soriano 2007 Home Chicago Cubs Game Worn Jersey

I have only seen Soriano wear a size 46 in 2006 when in Washington and that would be consistent with the All Star jersey listed in this auction.

Curious as to why he would go down a size to a 44 in 2007. Has anyone seen him wear a 44?

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Re: Alfonso Soriano 2007 Home Chicago Cubs Game Worn Jersey

I sent a text message to a friend of Soriano's who said he did wear a 44 in 2007.

Very strange.....but consistent with the jersey on auction here.

[RobSteinmetz]

Re: Alfonso Soriano 2007 Home Chicago Cubs Game Worn Jersey

For what it's worth, not only did he wear a 44 in 2007, but he's also been wearing a 44 this year. I've seen some 46's as well, but he's worn a 44 mostly while playing for the Cubs.

Rob

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Re: Alfonso Soriano 2007 Home Chicago Cubs Game Worn Jersey

For what it's worth, not only did he wear a 44 in 2007, but he's also been wearing a 44 this year. I've seen some 46's as well, but he's worn a 44 mostly while playing for the Cubs.

Rob

OT on this one. I have figured it out.

Now that the Cubs are out of the playoffs, I think this is the new curse of the size 44. Alfonso's numbers the past 2 years of Post Season have been horrible.

You Cubs fans better get the Fons back up to a size 46 because when we had him here in Washington DC he had his best offensive year of his career and was very healthy. He is a great guy and I wish him the best!


...in 2006 he played exclusively in the outfield with the Washington Nationals. He had the unusual circumstance of hitting 46 home runs but driving in fewer than 100 RBI. During that year he also stole 40 bases. And if that wasn't enough he hit 40 doubles - making the first 40-40-40 club.

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Re: Alfonso Soriano 2007 Home Chicago Cubs Game Worn Jersey

I know that this thread has been dead for a few years, but is possible that Soriano would have worn a size 48 in 2007 with the Cubs?

I purchased the 2007 Soriano from the JO auction last night which is a size 48.......jumping 4 sizes in one season seems a bit odd? Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Thanks...Jeff