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Cubs' Johnson goes to DL as Freel comes off
Chicago Cubs expected to make moves Thursday > DETROIT -- With left-handers Mark Buehrle, John Danks and Zach Duke on tap in upcoming games over five days, the Cubs decided to put Reed Johnson on the disabled list and call up Ryan Freel from Triple-A Iowa.
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Cubs' Johnson headed to DL
Cubs' Johnson headed to DL
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Haircuts, Lilly And Avoiding A Sweep: Cubs vs. Tigers Preview, Thursday 6/25, 12:05 CT
Bleed Cubbie Blue — ... Now, let's go beat those Tigers. Ryan Freel (and perhaps even his imaginary friend Farney, too) returns from a rehab assignment today as Reed Johnson heads to the DL. ...

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