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Yesterday | Goatriders.org

Thursday Morning Odds and Ends, Swapping Out The Lefties Edition

Well, as it turns out, Jim Hendry doesn't make his personnel decisions based upon what he finds on blogs . via Goatriders.org

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Daryle Ward, Baseball Players, Micah Hoffpauir, Henry Blanco, Derrek Lee

Tuesday May 13 | State Journal-Register

Lee fails to deliver in Cubs' loss to Reds

“I had to make a better pitch to get out of the first inning, and I didn't do that”

The bases were loaded with two outs in the ninth inning. Derrek Lee was doing that slow, purposeful walk to the plate. via State Journal-Register

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Related Topix: Sports, Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Derrek Lee, Baseball Players, Chicago Cubs

Sunday May 11 | Dayton Daily News

Reds break five-game losing streak

“I guarantee I won't make it that exciting.”

Fire at Huber Heights apartment More... Reds break five-game losing streak By Hal McCoy Tuesday, May 06, 2008 CINCINNATI - What fun is it expunging a five-game losing streak if you don't put the fear of ... via Dayton Daily News

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Baseball Players

Friday May 9 | The Cincinnati Enquirer

Roundup of other games

ST. LOUIS - Mike Fontenot hit a three-run homer and had a career-best four RBI, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-3 victory over the St. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Baseball Players, Kyle Lohse

Wednesday May 7 | Chicago Tribune

Piniella considers defensive changes for Cubs

“It's just making the plays. You have to make the plays. We're not striking out nearly as many people as we did last year, so teams are putting the ball in play more against us. And we have to catch it. I mean, that helps your pitching immensely.”

Lou Piniella is contemplating some changes to shake up the clubhouse after watching the Cubs go through their worst two-week stretch since last May. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Baseball Players, Mark DeRosa, Felix Pie, Ronny Cedeno

Monday May 5 | WHIOTV

Reds Snap A Losing Streak

Johnny Cueto snapped a five-start winless streak while the Reds snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the Cubs in Monday's series opener before 20,289 fans at Great American Ball Park. via WHIOTV

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Johnny Cueto, Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Ryan Dempster, Brandon Phillips

Saturday May 3 | Pittsburgh Tribune

Diamondbacks roll over Mets

Brandon Webb became the majors' first seven-game winner, Augie Ojeda drove in a career-high six runs, and Arizona beat New York. via Pittsburgh Tribune

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Ted Lilly, Baseball Players, Brandon Webb, Augie Ojeda

Saturday May 3 | WQXI-AM Atlanta

Lilly's arm, 12-hit attack help Cubs beat Cardinals 9-3

By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer Saturday, May 03, 2008 Ted Lilly worked seven solid innings, recorded his 1,000th strikeout and added his second career extra-base hit, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-3 ... via WQXI-AM Atlanta

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Lilly, Baseball Players

Friday May 2 | Goatriders.org

What does the return of Soriano mean?

“This young man, everywhere he's played he's played well”

Tomorrow is the day that a suprising amount of Cubs fans are dreading - the day that Alfonso Soriano returns from his 15-day DL stint. via Goatriders.org

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs, Reed Johnson, Ronny Cedeno

Wednesday Apr 30 | Most Valuable Network

That's It.The Season's Over

First Star - Mike Fontenot Second Star - Mike Cameron Third Star - Ryan Braun Top Play - 5th inning - Bill Hall singled to center . via Most Valuable Network

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Derrek Lee, Alex Rodriguez, Chicago Cubs

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