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Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Cubs Face Oblivion
Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Cubs Face Oblivion
Today's Calls: Cubs vs. Oblivion, Evan Longoria vs. CC Sabathia, South Florida vs. Utah, Big 12 vs. Big 12, Bills vs. Titans, NBA vs. Tim Donaghy, NHL vs. Relevance and More. The Opening Pitch : Yes, Cubs fans, it's time to panic. Because by the time we meet back here on Monday, the ...
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Friday 10/03 A.M. Quickie:Cubs, Longoria, Phils, USF, Utah, NHL
Dan Shanoff — Will anyone really dispute the lead assertion of my SN column today that the Cubs are basically finished in this postseason? You lose two straight at home to open a best-of-5 series and you practically deserve to get ousted. ...

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