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At Least Edmonds Won't Be As Unpopular As Hundley
At Least Edmonds Won't Be As Unpopular As Hundley
Short of OJ Simpson, I'm not sure Jim Hendry could have signed anyone less popular with Cubs fans than Jim Edmonds . But Edmonds is going to have to work very, very hard to be the least popular player to play for the Cubs. That title belongs solely and unmistakably to Todd Hundley. A quick recap: On my 30th birthday, Hundley signed a four-year, $23.5 million deal after putting together ...
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No One in the Cubs Has Seen Jim Edmonds Play Lately
FanHouse — ... Not to mention this little gem: he's probably going to put Jim Edmonds in the five spot today. It just ... it just keeps getting better. Welcome to Wrigley, Todd Hundley 2.0. ...

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The Chjicago Cubs ae on the verge of signing free agent outfielder Jim Edmonds, who was released last week by the San Diego Padres.
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Edmonds says he has a lot left; feud with Big Z is overChicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 5/15/2008
Jim Edmonds insisted he’s healthy and can perform at a high level. The Cubs are giving him a chance to prove it, and his first opportunity came against his former team, the San Diego Padres.
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