Soto happy with offseason work: The Sports Xchange reports C Geovany Soto looked to be in good physical shape at the Cubs' annual fan convention. "I already took my big step in 2009," he said of being in good condition. "I'm just trying to come to camp in the best shape I can. This offseason was great for me. I was training with my personal trainer. It really paid off. I feel absolutely amazing." (Updated 01/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Soto has had a career in which every other year has been good since his Rookie of the Year season in 2008. Last year wasn't so great, as he had a hitting line of .228/.310/.411 with 17 home runs. Still, he's the Cubs' undisputed No. 1 catcher. Catcher is starting to become a deeper than expected position in Fantasy, so unless Soto can get his stat line back up in 2012, then consider him more of a low-end starter on Draft Day. (Updated 01/23/2012).
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After a bounce-back campaign in 2010, Geovany Soto struggled to hit for average a season ago and struck out more times than he had in his career. A groin injury cost him some time in the first half in which he batted just .228 with eight home runs and 23 RBI before the All-Star break. He compiled just a .228 average down the stretch and finished the year with 17 home runs and 54 RBI. While his power numbers did not change much, he struck out a career-high 124 times and got on base at just a .310 clip. With Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Pena no longer in Chicago, the Cubs will be counting Soto for power this season, so hopefully he will be able to return to 20-plus homers for the first time since 2008. The 29-year-old has the offensive potential to be a top contributor in Fantasy and while his recent struggles have hindered him a bit, consider Soto a Top 15 catcher on Draft Day. (Updated 2/8/12)
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