Time for the Cubs to Lose the “‘Wrigley” Name

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pepe frias pepe frias posted 5/18/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com [flag]
The Chicago Cubs currently lead the NL Central by 2.5 games over the surprising Astros and 3.0 games over the equally surprising St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are on pace to shatter last year’s mark in walks on offense, thanks to the approach Kosuke Fukudome brings to the plate. [link]

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