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The Cubs have found a formula for consistent victory. Start Ted Lilly. Have Derrek Lee hit a couple of bombs. Pitch Carlos Marmol in the 9th. Repeat.
Alas, Ted Lilly can’ t start every game. Either his arm would fall off or the union would file a grievance. And Derrek Lee, as mind-bendingly awesome as he [...]
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September 08, 2009
While the 2009 season is one that Cubs fans would like to forget -- just a few weeks left -- as soon as possible, with new ownership taking over it's possible that next year's version of the Cubs could look a lot like the team you've seen this year. No matter how badly fans may want Alfonso Soriano gone this offseason, he isn't going anywhere.Even if somebody wanted...
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Ted Lilly vs. Daniel McCutchen
Story LinesWaitasecond, didn't I just write about this a few moments ago?
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September 07, 2009
The Chicago Cubs assured the Pittsburgh Pirates of a record-breaking 17th consecutive losing season, getting two homers from Derrek Lee and an effective start from Ted Lilly while winning 4-2 on Monday.
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September 07, 2009
The Chicago Cubs assured the Pittsburgh Pirates of a record-breaking 17th consecutive losing season, getting two homers from Derrek Lee and an effective start from Ted Lilly while winning 4-2 on Monday.
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September 07, 2009
The Chicago Cubs assured the Pittsburgh Pirates of a record-breaking 17th consecutive losing season, getting two homers from Derrek Lee and an effective start from Ted Lilly while winning 4-2 on Monday.
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September 09, 2009
When Derrek Lee, the Chicago Cubs' All-Star first baseman, won the first of three Gold Gloves in 2003, he did as several others have: He credited infield instructor Perry Hill.
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September 09, 2009
Game One Hundred Thirty-Eight - Cubs 8 Pirates 5
WP - Carlos Zambrano (8-6) LP - Kevin Hart (4-6) Save - Carlos Marmol (11)
Even when the Cubs win a game there is drama ... and that was the case on Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Cubs completed the three-game sweep of the Pirates and Carlos Zambrano earned his first victory since July, but ...
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