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Atop Cubs' must-do list: Trade Soriano, Marmol
MESA, Ariz. — On the eve of their first workout of the spring, the Cubs suffered a setback. Carlos Marmol arrived. Another blow is sure to follow in a few days. Alfonso Soriano will walk in the door. Cubs President Theo Epstein and general...
Tags: Matt Garza, Chicago Cubs, Carlos Lee, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Daniel Murphy
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Rizzo brings an attitude to every game — the right one
PITTSBURGH — The Cubs have a new tactic, and so far it's working. They have decided to try leading every inning because that's a lot more fun than being behind every inning, as it seemed they were a year ago. One game down, only 161 to go. Yeah,...
Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, Joey Votto, Chemotherapy, Chicago Cubs, Jon Lester
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Pitching help a long way off for Cubs
So much for Anthony Rizzo's victory lap. On the day after Rizzo's critically acclaimed Chicago debut, the Cubs demonstrated nicely what exactly he has gotten himself into. The 17-1 loss to the Mets wasn't quite like that horrific, fireball-generating...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza, Bryan LaHair, San Diego Padres, Steve Clevenger
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Your Morning Phil: Hahn, Peavy, Wood
Talking baseball while praising Kirk Hinrich’s grit: 1. There are lots of good deals on Chicago condos. A forward-thinking baseball organization might buy, not merely rent hotel space, this summer. Scouts will be camping out on both sides of...
Tags: Matt Garza, Chicago Cubs, Jesse Crain, Alex Rios, St. Louis Cardinals
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Cubs working at pace sure to free up prime seats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A friend was at Wrigley Field recently, picking out a location for his 2013 season tickets. He was struck by the abundance of choices. "Man, they have a ton of unclaimed seats this year,'' he said. "Attendance will be a big...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, Bryce Harper, Detroit Tigers, The Washington Post, Tampa Bay Rays
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Cubs, Sox can have success without winning
More than most Aprils in the city, baseball's opening day arrives open for interpretation. Baseball romantics see the rebirth of something wonderful on both sides of town and anticipate a rush of summer babies named Robin or Theo. Baseball realists...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, Bryan LaHair, Alex Rios, National Hockey League, NBA Playoffs
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Soriano's professionalism goes unappreciated
When Starlin Castro cost the Cubs a lead against the Giants by forgetting how many outs there were, he knew the wrath he faced after the game. Manager Dale Sveum put his erratic shortstop on notice by calling it "the last straw,'' but that wasn't the...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza, Alfonso Soriano, Theo Epstein, Spring Training
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New Cubs manager dines at Harry Caray's, 'Mob Wives' Chicago-bound, Jenny McCarthy's date at Market
Dale Sveum celebrated his first night as the Cubs' manager by having dinner Thursday at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in River North.
Sveum -- who will be introduced to the Chicago media Friday morning -- was joined by Cubs president of baseball...Tags: Chicago Bears, Entertainment Events, Chicago Restaurants, Theo Epstein, Shameless (tv program)
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Unbalanced schedule favors White Sox
Can a playoff team vote an opponent a playoff share? Can it tip the schedule maker? We might find out this season if the White Sox edge the Indians for the American League Central title or finish just ahead of the Orioles for one of the two wild-card...
Tags: Zach Stewart, Chicago Cubs, Josh Beckett, Bud Selig, Franklin Morales
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LaHair proving to be a keeper, even after Rizzo call-up
Problem solved. And, no, the question isn't "What are two words the Cubs haven't said this season?'' A lot of us were having trouble figuring out how Theo Epstein should handle the awkward confluence of Anthony Rizzo, Bryan LaHair and Alfonso Soriano,...
Tags: Zach Stewart, Chicago Cubs, Alfonso Soriano, Bryan LaHair, Josh Beckett
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Your Morning Phil: Kruk, Flowers, Bowden
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Talking baseball while wondering whose stock has climbed faster, Apple or Northern Illinois’ football program: 1. John Kruk feels the pain of Cub fans. But he is a huge believer in the path set by Theo Epstein, who continues to...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, Alfredo Aceves, A.J. Pierzynski, Gavin Floyd, Detroit Tigers
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Your Morning Phil: Soriano, Soler, Manaea
Talking baseball while congratulating Louisville for getting its men's and women’s teams to the NCAA basketball finals. 1. With the Brewers as the Cubs’ opponent for the home opener, Rob Deer will see some old friends. But will he have time...
Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, Alfonso Soriano, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Marco Estrada, Spring Training
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