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Garza's intensity nothing like Zambrano's
MESA, Ariz. — Every now and then, Cubs pitcher Matt Garza's competitive drive leads him down the wrong path far enough that his catcher starts talking about cars.
"I get creative on the mound because he can be pretty emotional,'' Geovany Soto...Tags: Boston Red Sox, Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs, Dioner Navarro, Tampa Bay Rays
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Cubs tradition: Throwing out ceremonial first discussion of fans' patience
If you believe the 2013 Cubs were built to stink -- spoiler alert: they were -- then you had to like Edwin Jackson’s miserable start in Monday’s home opener and Starlin Castro’s aggravating last out that was a wind shift from turning...
Tags: Baseball, Scott Baker, Anthony Rizzo, Starlin Castro, Jed Hoyer
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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: Marco Scutaro, American League, Sex Crimes, Ryan Dempster, Alfonso Soriano
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A year later, what was point of Garza trade?
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — With a strong breeze blowing through the pine trees and palmetto bushes, the Tampa Bay Rays walked out of their clubhouse and down a stone path, headed toward back diamonds for practice. They walked alone or in groups of...Tags: Andrew Friedman, Sam Fuld, Baseball, Jose Lobaton, Chris Archer
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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: Jason McLeod, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Ryan Dempster, Ramon Ramirez
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Reasons to enjoy Chicago baseball
Chicago now has digested a month of uninspiring baseball on both sides of town. The reaction has me puzzled. "It's going to be a long summer," seems to be the most common response from fans and the media. No, it isn't. The Cubs and White Sox are on...
Tags: United Center, Javier Baez , Baseball, Chicago White Sox, John Danks
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Forget playing better, Cubs need to trade better
Cubs manager Dale Sveum and team president Theo Epstein believe the Cubs will take a big step forward this season, and I’m thinking, I guess losing only 90 games would be a big step. Another 100 losses, however, is easily attainable, don’t...
Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Ryan Dempster, Anthony Rizzo, Alfonso Soriano, Jed Hoyer
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It's fight to finish (last)
It's too early to say who will be the first player taken in the 2013 draft — could be University of Florida pitcher Karsten Whitson or another advanced college prospect or a high school stud like Austin Meadows, an outfielder from Georgia, or...
Tags: Jacoby Ellsbury, Ryan Dempster, Texas Rangers, Francisco Liriano, Anthony Rizzo
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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
Last week's ranking in parentheses 1. Rangers (1): It's safe to say that Ron Washington's hitters enjoyed their weekend in Houston — 24 runs overall and three homers in every game. Their assault on Philip Humber Saturday was vicious. 2....
Tags: Ben Revere, Jean Segura, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland Athletics
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Cubs' Ryan Dempster puts teammates to work at casino-themed benefit, Charlie Sheen coming to Chicago, Tom Morello vs. Rahm Emanuel
How did Ryan Dempster convince his Cubs teammates to wear tuxedos and man the blackjack and craps tables at his charity event Wednesday, just hours after the team’s game against the Atlanta Braves? I’m not exactly sure. But whatever he did,...
Tags: Food Network (tv network), RPM Italian, Kerry Wood, Ernie Banks, Ryan Dempster
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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: Kenny Williams, Texas Rangers, Carlos Villanueva, Chicago White Sox, Matt Thornton
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Dodgers flaunt status as game's new spending king
While Hyun-jin Ryu is not yet a big name in North America, losing him was a bigger blow for the Cubs than you probably think. President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer wanted the rights to the 25-year-old South Korean left-hander because they...
Tags: Josh Beckett, Peter G. Angelos, Ryan Dempster, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies
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