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Maddon, Epstein stressing patience with Soler
- Updated: May 13, 2016
CHICAGO — In the National League Division Series last year, Jorge Soler batted .571 in four games against the Cardinals. Cubs manager Joe Maddon sees the potential in Soler and is quick to remind critics of what the young outfielder did last October when they questioned his talent.
On Wednesday, Soler struck out four times in the second game of a doubleheader against the Padres, including once to end the eighth inning and leave the bases loaded. He entered Friday 3-for-24 with runners in scoring position.
“He just has to go out there and play,” Maddon said Friday about Soler, who was batting .175 in 31 games. “He needs opportunity. When a guy has a tough day, I don’t get carried away in a negative way. It’s part of development, it’s …
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