chicagotribune.com - 3/18/2008
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The Cubs , Red Sox , Diamondbacks and Phillies need to pick up the pace a little bit. Entering the weekend, those four 2007 playoff teams were among the 10 biggest losers this spring. There was only one playoff team from among the 10 teams with the worst records last spring. ... Kyle Lohse contributed to winning teams in Minnesota and Philadelphia but wore out his welcome in both places. He ...
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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Royals, Tuesday 3/18, 3:05 CT
Bleed Cubbie Blue —
... so the brief weather interregnum -- which made it partly cloudy and coolish the last two days -- seems to be over. Today, it will be sunny and 74 with light winds, a perfect day to resume the spring schedule.
Notes from today:
Jay Mariotti is still an idiot. In fact, the fact that he's written this Don't-Use-Wood-As-Closer column means that Kerry will not only get the job, but be a huge success.
The Trade That Shall Not Be Named -- to the White Sox?
Bruce Miles summarizes the 2008 story so far. ...
In the News (3/18)
Right Field Bleachers —
... - Could Brian Roberts go to the White Sox instead of the Cubs? Phil Rogers says the Orioles are looking at White Sox players. It still seems like a long shot. ...
THE NEW ROBERTS RUMOR
Zoner Sports —
... In last Sunday’s Trib, Phil Rogers had a blurb about Brian Roberts coming to Chicago–but to the Sox, not the Cubs. ...
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