Young Diamondbacks have taken a leap forward

 
Believe your eyes, Cubs fans: D'backs are back — and better > You don't talk about playoff previews in May, especially not in Chicago. You do get the occasional rematch, however. [link]

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More Wrigley taxes would help fund fixes -- ChicagoSports.com

| Tribune reporter 11:03 PM CDT, May 8, 2008 Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney said Thursday the proposed renovations to Wrigley Field would be partially funded by "incremental" sales tax and amusement tax increases at the ballpark. The Cubs are hoping to ...
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