DENVER — Michael Soroka’s Chicago Cubs career did not start how he wanted.

Despite the injury-shortened beginning, the right-hander is still planning to have a chance to show why the Cubs traded for him.

“I’m looking forward to changing some minds, and just getting out there and being a good decision for this organization,” Soroka said before Friday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. “I believe I can help this team in a number of different ways, and where they see me fit in is completely up to them. But wherever that is, I’m ready to go.”

Soroka estimated he threw 35 pitches during Friday’s bullpen session, his second since going on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. As long as he continues to feel well following the more high-intensity effor

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