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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 218
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Dec 19, 1979, San Jose, Contract: Signed though 2009. |
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September 28, 2007 A decision on Rafael Soriano's suspension appeal is expected on Friday, the AP reports. Soriano was suspended four games last week for hitting Florida's Dan Uggla with a pitch. There's a decent chance we won't see Sorinao again this year, so look for Peter Moylan or Octavio Dotel to get a look in the ninth inning, as needed. |
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September 27, 2007 Rafael Soriano is still waiting for a ruling from MLB on his four-game suspension for hitting Florida's Dan Uggla. Soriano had his appeal heard Tuesday in Philadelphia, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He will be allowed to continue pitching until a ruling is made. |
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September 22, 2007 Rafael Soriano will have his appeal of a four-game suspension heard on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was suspended on Thursday for intentionally hitting Dan Uggla during Monday's game. He won't miss any games until a decision on his appeal is made following Tuesday's hearing. |
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August 30, 2007 The Braves haven't officially named a closer, but they turned to Rafael Soriano on Wednesday night. The right-hander recorded the final four outs in a 7-4 win over the Marlins. |
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August 26, 2007 Manager Bobby Cox hasn't formally dubbed Rafael Soriano his closer, only that Soriano had the role on Saturday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. However, with Bob Wickman designated for assignment, and Octavio Dotel not nearly ready to return from injury, the closing job should be Soriano's to claim. |
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August 24, 2007 With Bob Wickman designated for assignment, Rafael Soriano will serve as Atlanta's closer going forward. Soriano, who has saved five games this season, holds a 3.59 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 58 games this year, and he immediately becomes a great option in all formats. |
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July 22, 2007 Rafael Soriano has allowed five earned runs with two blown saves in his last 3 1/2 innings, but Bobby Cox says he isn't worried, the AP reports. "Not really. He's throwing awfully hard," Cox said. "It's location. The same old thing. When the pitcher gets hit a little bit, it's generally location." |
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May 9, 2007 Rafael Soriano picked up his forth save of the year in Wednesday's win over the Padres, pitching a perfect ninth with two strikeouts. Soriano's been so sharp of late, you have to wonder how Bobby Cox will handle the bullpen even after Bob Wickman comes back. |
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May 8, 2007 Rafael Soriano picked up his third save of the year Wednesday, working a perfect ninth inning and striking out two against San Diego. Mike Gonzalez, for what it's worth, once again got the set-up assignment and pitched in the eighth. |
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May 2, 2007 Rafael Soriano picked up the save in Atlanta's 4-3 victory Wednesday, retiring three of the four batters he faced in the ninth inning. Mike Gonzalez worked the previous frame, retiring all three of his men, two on strikeouts. |
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April 30, 2007 Rafael Soriano could get a look in the closer role, along with Mike Gonzalez, now that Bob Wickman is on the disabled list with a sore back. It's unclear who will get the majority of the opportunities, although it wouldn't be surprising if they went to Gonzalez, considering he's got more experience in the role. |
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March 8, 2007 Rafael Soriano will make his spring debut today against the Yankees, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Soriano missed the first week of camp due to visa problems, and he's had his debut pushed back a couple times because of shoulder soreness. "It's a little something he's had before," pitching coach Roger McDowell said of the Soriano's shoulder woes. "It doesn't seem like it's going to be anything that hinders him getting ready for one-inning or maybe two-inning stints." |
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March 6, 2007 Rafael Soriano arrived to camp late and his spring training debut has been delayed because of a sore shoulder, but manager Bobby Cox has downplayed the ailment, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "A little sore shoulder," Cox said. "He's fine. [Just] got here a little late." However, the Braves have to be a bit concerned, considering Soriano had a stint on the DL last year with shoulder fatigue. |
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February 24, 2007 Rafael Soriano arrived in camp Thursday after solving his visa problems and threw his first bullpen session the next day, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "He throws a real heavy ball," said manager Bobby Cox. "He acts and speaks and pitches like a real veteran. He's really a poised guy. Really serious. There's no goofing off. He's into what he's doing." |
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February 22, 2007 Rafael Soriano could be in Braves camp as soon as Thursday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. His arrival was delayed a week due to visa issues. |
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February 16, 2007 Rafael Soriano is having visa problems and won't be in Atlanta's camp until next week. Soriano pitched in winter ball and the Braves say they're not worried about his late arrival. |
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January 16, 2007 The Braves and Rafael Soriano agreed to a $1.2 million contract Tuesday, according to the AP. He is expected to serve as the main setup man for closer Bob Wickman. |