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Speed, defense help Pie gain last roster spot
Tribune staff reporterFelix Pie earned the Cubs' final NL Division Series roster spot Tuesday as they decided to go with a speedy defensive outfielder instead of slugger Micah Hoffpauir. Pie hit only .243 in 43 games for the Cubs, but because of Mark DeRosa's sore left calf,...Tags: Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Kosuke Fukudome, Chicago Cubs, Joe Torre
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2nd shot likely for Fukudome
Tribune staff reporterKosuke Fukudome may get a second chance to prove himself in the postseason because Cubs manager Lou Piniella said before Game 1 he would like to start Fukudome in every game of the National League Division Series. "I'd like to stay just the way we are,"...Tags: Mike Fontenot, Lou Piniella, Kosuke Fukudome, Joe Torre, Chicago Cubs
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Kosuke Fukudome gets vote of confidence
Chicago TribuneKosuke Fukudome may get a second chance to prove himself in the postseason, because Cubs Manager Lou Piniella said before Game 1 that he would like to start Fukudome in every game of the National League division series. "I'd like to stay just the way...Tags: Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Kosuke Fukudome, Chicago Cubs, Joe Torre
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Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
Tribune staff reporterAsk Paul returns to answer your questions about the playoff rotation, whether the Cubs have the best football team in the majors, and whether he really was sleeping during one of Lou Piniella's press conference, as Lou claimed: Are the Cubs serious...Tags: Major League Baseball, Cy Young, Sean Marshall, Chicago Cubs, Sammy Sosa
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Dempster gets 17th, Cubs one win shy of clinching home-field
The Associated PressRyan Dempster earned his 17th victory as the Cubs kept on winning a day after clinching the NL Central title, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Sunday in their regular-season wrapup at Wrigley Field. The victory means the Cubs (94-60) need one more win...Tags: Wrigley Field, St. Louis Cardinals, Lou Piniella, Cesar Izturis, Ronny Cedeno
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Cubs might cut a pitcher for playoffs
NEW YORK—With no need for five starting pitchers, Cubs manager Lou Piniella is strongly considering extending his bench in the playoffs. He has carried a 12-man pitching staff for most of the season but indicated Monday that he's leaning toward...Tags: Kerry Wood, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Sean Marshall, Hurricane Ike
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Future uncertain for Cubs' starting rotation
Tribune reporterRyan Dempster is expected to pitch only five innings Sunday, even if he comes in with a hangover from Saturday night's clinching celebration. "I've done it before," Dempster said with a grin. Manager Lou Piniella said he plans to talk to pitching...Tags: Wrigley Field, Kerry Wood, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Sean Marshall
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Neal Cotts has shot at historic double
Neal Cotts has a chance to do what no baseball player has ever done — win a World Series with both the Cubs and the White Sox. Cotts became the fourth player to make the postseason with both teams, the Cubs said. He follows teammate Bob Howry,...Tags: Physical Fitness, Wrigley Field, Kerry Wood, Lou Piniella, Bobby Jenks
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Santo on Veterans Committee's Hall ballot
Ron Santo is back on the Veterans Committee's Hall of Fame ballot, though he's not any more optimistic about getting inducted than the last time he was up for selection two years ago. Santo was only five votes shy of induction for the Class of 2007, and...Tags: Jason Kendall, Lou Piniella, Kosuke Fukudome, Ron Santo, Chicago Cubs
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Cubs bracing for Hurricane Ike, Houston series
Tribune reporterThe Cubs have been in contact with Major League Baseball regarding contingency plans for the weekend series in Houston, which Hurricane Ike could affect. Nothing has been announced, but if evacuation plans in Houston get under way Friday or Saturday,...Tags: Wrigley Field, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Hurricanes, Hurricane Ike
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Eyre a good fit as a Phillie
Tribune staff reporterScott Eyre has found a new home in the Philadelphia clubhouse, where manager Charlie Manuel even knows his name. Coming into Thursday night, Eyre hadn't given up a run in 72/3 innings for the Phillies, limiting opposing hitters to an .087 average. While...Tags: Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Mike Royko, Los Angeles Dodgers, Neal Cotts
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Cubs get boost from bench
PITTSBURGH — The Cubs' bench doesn't have a memorable nickname like "the Pine Brothers" from the 1977 team or "the Lemons" from 2003. But Henry Blanco, Reed Johnson and Ronny Cedeno all played key roles in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over the Pirates,...Tags: Ronny Cedeno, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Angel Guzman, Chicago Cubs
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