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Found August 18, 2009 on Sun Sentinel:
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Cubs have had some bad closers since 1988, but Hawkins likely worst of worse SAN DIEGO -- The Cubs have had their share of memorable closers over the years, from ribald Rod Beck to self-promoting wacko Turk Wendell to six-fingered flop Antonio Alfonseca.
Original Story: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl...
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