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Chicago Cubs Online:
Two days after the reporting day for pitchers and catchers, Luis Vizcaino is the only pitcher not in Camp Lou III according to a report from Cubs.com. Vizcaino "is having visa problems."Many of the position players have shown up early to Mesa, among them Milton Bradley, who is "eager to get ...
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February 15, 2009
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February 16, 2009
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Matt Kemp is a player who fantasy owners have eyed for years. Ever
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