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Should Cubs consider Iwamura?
Jeff Baker proved that he deserves at the very least an opportunity to compete for the Cubs second base job in 2010 and we've made it pretty clear on TCB that Placido Polanco is our preferred choice if Hendry wants to go with Mr. Outside-Hire. However Akinori Iwamura is someone the Cubs could ...
Rays working on Iwamura deal
blogs.tampabay.com — Just got back to New York and heard from an industry source who's not with the Rays... that they are on the verge of completing a trade of 2B Akinori Iwamura. The Rays were looking to do some kind of deal since they weren't planning to pick up the ... (more) Rays working on Iwamura deal
The New Owner Said That The Cubs Will Win The World Series So I Guess We Should Just Believe Him
The New Owner Said That The Cubs Will Win The World Series So I Guess We Should Just Believe Him
sportressofblogitude.com — New Cubs owner Tom Ricketts wasted no time pissing on over 100 years of failure-filled Cubs tradition... when he uttered the magic words that will lull Cubs fans into a dreamlike state until they wake up out of their euphoric trance next year in the middle of July realizing that words mean jack ... (more) The New Owner Said That The Cubs Will Win The World ...
SPORTS: Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner
windycitymediagroup.com — In a major development, the Chicago Cubs have become the first major-league sports franchise to have an... openly gay owner. On Oct. 30, the Ricketts family were announced as the new owners of the Cubs, buying the team, Wrigley Field and a share in ... (more) SPORTS: Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner
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