The Cubs have been mentioned a couple of times as potential suitors for the Nationals' "prize" off-season acquisition, Alfonso Soriano. The headline, A battle brews at second base, on MLB.com instantly enticed a click from me as I figured the article would be about the Soriano/Vidro situation. Turns out, the piece centers on the battle for the Cubs' starting second baseman's job, featuring Todd Walker, Jerry Hairston Jr. and Neifi Perez. Here's the quote from Walker that got my attention:

"I just want to do my thing," he added. "If I do that, I don't have to worry about anything else. If we had [Alfonso] Soriano at second base and I felt I had to hit 40 homers, it'd be tough. Right now, if I do what I'm capable of doing, I'll play." 

Could this indicate some truth to the Cubs' interest in Soriano?

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