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Piniella gives Soriano, Bradley a break

 
After a June 4 rainout robbed the Cubs of a precious off-day Monday, manager Lou Piniella decided to give much-needed rest to whomever he could. For Monday's makeup game against the Braves, those players were outfielders Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley. (link)

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