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Finally, DeRosa's at ease
MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa is breathing easier these days. And part of that even has to do with his starting job appearing safe, and with the Brian Roberts trade talks subsiding.
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A League of Her Own — ... has jump-started Felix Pie, but Pie has been hot of late. He's hitting .350 (21-for-60) with an on-base percentage of .400, and in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, he stole a couple of bases. "The last week or so is the best stretch of baseball I've seen Felix play," Lou Piniella said. "He's playing with confidence. He's having fun. He's being aggressive. He's getting good jumps on stolen bases. He's playing the outfield well. He's swinging the bat." DeRosa finally has inner peace He was worried he might have to drive to ...

Pignatiello is closer to stealing spot from Marshall
OUT OF RIGHT FIELD — ... - Besides having to deal with the Brian Roberts trade rumors, a problematic ticker, the flu, and a sinus infection, Mark DeRosa has also had to deal with frying his laptop and a broken windshield. Tough spring for Mark. ...

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