Cubs pitcher Matt Garza and first baseman Carlos Pena talk during the first day of the Cubs convention Friday at the Hilton and Towers in Chicago.
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Club Chairman Tom Ricketts addresses fans.
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Paul Dzien of Bartlett leads a chant for Ron Santo.
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Mr. Cub Ernie Banks hams it up during his introduction.
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Pitcher Matt Garza gives a big smile to the crowd.
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Wayne Messmar sings the National Anthem for Cubs legends Ron Santo and Phil Cavarretta, who both passed away in 2010 .
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Hoping for autographs Adam Naliwajko of Mt. Prospect, from left, Grant Jones of St. Charles and Adam Salutric of Carol Stream watch for players.
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Fans fill the Grand Ballroom.
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Pitcher Carlos Zambrano talks to members of the press.
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Six-year-old twins Trenton and Trista Fisk of Naperville attend their sixth Cubs Convention on the shoulders of their dad Craig and brother Trevor. Craig Fisk said they were 3 months-old when they came the first time.
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Manager Mike Quade talks about the team.
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Brian Ailello of Geneva is dressed for the occasion as he takes some photos.
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Pitchers Carlos Zambrano and Kerry Wood salute fans.
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A scene from the first day of the Cubs Convention Friday at the Hilton and Towesr in Chicago.
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