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Found December 08, 2008 on InGameNow: Yardbarker Blogger Network
The 10 Darkest Days in Chicago Cubs History
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  Atlanta Braves,  San Diego Padres,  New York Mets,  Florida Marlins,  Chicago White Sox
PLAYERS: Greg Maddux,  Moises Alou,  Mark Prior,  Luis Castillo,  Luis Castillo
Today, Ron Santo failed to make it to baseball's Hall of Fame. The Tribune Company, owners of the Chicago Cubs, filed for bankruptcy. For Cubs fans, today is pretty dark. InGameNow has decided to recount the 10 darkest days in Cubs history. 10. Greg Maddux Becomes a Brave, April 5th, 1993 The Cubs let Greg Maddux, winner of the 1992 Cy Young, leave the team via free agency. On opening day of the 1993 season, Maddux and the Braves beat the Cubs 1-0. During the 1993 season, Greg HIbbard...
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  • rankible said December 08, 2008

    Isnt ever day the worst ever for the Cubbies?
  • rdhogan7713

    rdhogan7713 said December 08, 2008

    Trib's bankruptcy is probably a good thing for the Cubs. Now they absolutely have to sell the team.

  • gangreen said December 08, 2008

    The Cubs should have made Maddux a Cub for his entire career
  • Ronniewoowoo

    Ronniewoowoo said December 09, 2008

    first cubs night game #1???
  • giantsrepeat

    giantsrepeat said December 10, 2008

    But to people who hate the organization, these are good things.
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