wrigleyville23.com - 5/16/2008
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I've been hearing some frightening news around the Interwebtubes that the Cubs are interested in " exploring the signing " of Jim Edmonds. I, as well as all of you, knew as soon as you heard that the Padres had released Edmonds that Jim Hendry would be all over his jock. True to form, Hendry has bought out the local Krispy Kreme in celebration of Jimmie clearing waivers on Wednesday. Maddog ...
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No....More....Pie
Chuckie Hacks —
On the same day that Ryan Braun re-signed with the Brewers, another NL Central team made news by signing an outfielder. Although this news was a bit less well received by its team's fan base. The Cubs have signed Jim Edmonds , evidently to play in a CF platoon with Reed Johnson. Our friends at Wrigleyville 23 were less than thrilled about the prospect of this move, even before it occurred. This means that the latest Cubs can't-miss prospect, Felix Pie, has evidently missed...for now. Some might argue that he hasn't even been given a chance to miss yet - ...
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Jackson sits with sore right hamstring —
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'Z' embraces old enemy —
Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 5/16/2008
Carlos Zambrano didn't pretend to hide his cheese-eating grin when Jim Edmonds finally arrived in the Cubs' clubhouse Thursday morning, with Big Z quickly grabbing the team's new outfielder for a handshake and quick hug.
