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Found January 23, 2012 on Big League Stew:
PLAYERS: Theo Epstein,  Jed Hoyer
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Boston Red Sox,  San Diego Padres,  Texas Rangers

With Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer now running the show on the North Side, it's been said that the Chicago Cubs will undergo a complete culture change from previous regimes. But who knew the culture would slant so young and goofy? Here's footage of the Idaho Cubs being taught the dance moves to LMFAO's hit song "Party Rock Anthem" at a recent practice for the franchise's short-season Single-A affiliate. The video shows the Idaho Cubs receiving dance instruction the entire time — no, seriously, it actually does — but the youngsters really start to be sorry for party rocking around the 1:45 mark. Anyway, remember that you saw it here first: Shuffling skills are the new inefficiency. Bonus link: Party Rock and the Texas Rangers Want more Big League Stew all winter long? Follow 'Duk on Facebook and Twitter!
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