"While going through all the positive possibilities for the Cubs, manager manager Mike Quade included, "Can 'Sori' have a comeback year that wows us all?"

While anything is possible, it is more likely 35-year-old Alfonso Soriano is at the point where "what you have seen is what you will get," despite his $18 million salary.

His days — like in 2006 with the Nationals when he stole 41 bases and hit 46 homers — appear to be far behind.

His days — like his last four seasons with the Cubs when he averaged 15 stolen bases and 27 homers — appear the new normal."