Hendry: 13 an unlikely number

 
CINCINNATI -- Unless Wednesday's two-inning start by Jon Lieber plays a bigger role than expected during internal discussions the next two days, the Cubs won't carry 13 pitchers on the roster when they activate reliever Scott Eyre from the disabled list Saturday, general manager Jim Hendry said. [link]

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