"Alfonso Soriano showed Tuesday night he still has power, hitting what some locals called the longest home run to left field in the 11-year history of AT&T Park.

''That's the best one I hit this year,'' said Soriano, who also hit one the night before against two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum — and who is tied for the Cubs' lead with 24.

He said he can maintain his power into next season, as he turns 36, and even as the speed in his once-swift legs have long abandoned him, and even if his on-base percentage is a career-low since he became a full-time player.

''My hands are there — quick hands — and I feel strong,'' he said. ''It's not like I lose my power.''

But who can use that power next year? In what lineup? What ballpark? And in what role?

Soriano isn't sure what the answers are to any of those questions, but he's well aware he could be in his final month as a Cub with sweeping changes coming in the next few months."