The Chicago Cubs made some roster moves today as Alfonso Soriano was sent to the 15 day disabled list because of the right quad injury he sustained in last nights game as he was running towards third base.  Soriano will likely be gone longer then 15 days based on his injury, only time will tell however.

Eric Patterson will be taking Soriano’s spot on the roster right now.  Patterson is the younger brother of Corey Patterson who also played for the Cubs.  Patterson was batting .299 at Triple-A Iowa with 14 homers, 23 doubles, 62 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. He has primarily hit leadoff all season, batting .300 in the No. 1 spot in the order with a .365 on-base percentage.  He mostly plays second base, but has been played in the outfield the last 10 games in the minor leagues.

I don’t know why this move was made rather then calling up Felix Pie.  Pie has some more experience in the big leagues then Patterson.  I would rather have Pie on the roster down the playoff hunt then I would Patterson just because Patterson isn’t a true OF, and hasn’t played one game in the big leagues yet.  The only thing I can’t think of why they made this move is because they feel Patterson is more of a lead off hitter then Pie.

The Cubs also put Wade Miller on waivers today and DFA’d Brian Dopirak.