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Who Is Jake Fox?
faketeams.com - 5/30/2009
Who Is Jake Fox?
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More photos » by Nam Y Huh - AP Browse more photos » The Chicago Cubs recalled former catching-prospect-turned-defensive-liability Jake Fox from AAA Iowa at the time he was leading the minor leagues in ...
sbnation.com - 6/1/2009
Jake Fox Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Chicago Cubs - MLB
— sbnation.com — Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions May 27, 2009 Recalled from Iowa (AAA). March 24, 2009 Optioned to Iowa (AAA). February 25,... 2009 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract. March 11, 2008 Optioned to Iowa (AAA). August 14, 2007 Recalled ... (more) Jake Fox Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Chicago ...

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blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 5/27/2009
Cubs call up Jake Fox, 2 others; Scales, Cotts sent down
— blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — (more) Cubs call up Jake Fox, 2 others; Scales, Cotts sent down

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Cubs Makin’ Moves
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 5/27/2009
Cubs Makin’ Moves
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — Well, as Stomin’ Norman was talking about this morning, the Cubs have decided some changes need to... be made and they will look to the minors to try and make it happen. Jake Fox is hitting .423 with 17 homers so far this year and will be brought up to play outfield and a little at the ... (more) Cubs Makin’ Moves

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Advanced Fantasy Baseball:  Jake Fox May Solve Your Joey Votto Problems

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Jake Fox May Solve Your Joey Votto Problems
Advanced Fantasy Baseball — ... Votto, especially in NL-only leagues is going to be difficult. But if you're in a weekly transaction league or just a league with some owners who are slow on the draw there may be an option for you. The Chicago Cubs recently called up slugger Jake Fox. Fox is a former catcher who has struggled to find a position. He has spent most of his time recently at outfield and first base but has also spent time at third base. The guys at the Fake Teams Blog have posted an informative article that may discourage you from picking him up. ...

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Minor Move For a Major Hitter: Jake Fox Called Up — Bleacher Report - MLB 5/27/2009
The Cubs have made a few minor moves this morning, calling up Jake Fox, Andres Blanco and Jason Waddell.  Going down to Iowa was Bobby Scales, who had been battling the flu for a few days, and Neal Cotts, who had been battling his command.  ...
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