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Alfonso Soriano retiring from baseball at age 38 - NBC Sports
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Yankees get Soriano from Cubs, put him in lineup
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YANKEES: Alfonso Soriano drives in 7 in rout of Angels
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Alfonso Soriano's return fails to lift Yankees past Rays
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Report: Alfonso Soriano trade 'close' between Yankees, Cubs
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Soriano gives Yankees a much-needed shot
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The Legend of Alfonso Soriano's Horrible Contract - Bleacher Nation
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Alfonso Soriano - Wikipedia
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Stepping Into Cleanup Spot, Soriano Winds Up 0 for 5 - The New
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After 16-year career, Soriano hangs up spikes
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Yankees designate Alfonso Soriano for assignment - The Boston Globe
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Soriano back with Yankees after trade with Cubs