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MESA, Ariz. -- A hundred years without a World Series championship -- what's the big deal? Like most of the other Cubs, Alfonso Soriano says that number means nothing to him.

But 106 years? Now that number would be truly tragic as far as Soriano is concerned. Because if the Cubs' stupid-long drought reaches that length, it will mean he didn't earn the $136 million the Cubs committed to him 15 months ago.

That's the pressure he feels as the biggest-money player on a high-rolling team with even higher expectations.

''That's the only pressure I have,'' Soriano said.

And comfy, cozy is he :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs

[Gotham Dark Knight]

I heard Peter Gammons say Kerry Woods is looking good. I think he is gonna be the closer right?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I heard Peter Gammons say Kerry Woods is looking good. I think he is gonna be the closer right?

No, I think Marmol is the closer

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by bears9

No, I think Marmol is the closer

What are they gonna do with Wood then?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

What are they gonna do with Wood then?

Probably middle relief, they need some help there.