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Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer, left, and president Theo Epstein, right, help new manager Dale Sveum put on Cubs jersey as he is introduced during a baseball news conference, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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In this Nov. 7, 2011 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum smiles at a news conference after his interview for the Chicago Cubs manager position. The Cubs announced, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, that they hired Sveum as their new manager.
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In this Sept. 27, 2013 file photo, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum watches from the dugout during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Cubs fired Sveum on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, after finishing last in the NL Central for the first time in seven years, ending a two-year run that produced more losses than any other in the teams cursed history.
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Milwaukee Brewers baseball hitting coach Dale Sveum speaks during a news conference after interviewing for the vacant Boston Red Sox manager position at Fenway Park, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in Boston.
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Dale Sveum addresses the media after being introduced as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs baseball club during a news conference, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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Dale Sveum addresses the media after being introduced as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs baseball club during a news conference, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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Dale Sveum addresses the media after being introduced as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs baseball club during a news conference, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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Dale Sveum addresses the media after being introduced as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs baseball club during a news conference, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum (4) stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013.
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This is a 2013 photo of Dale Sveum of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. This image reflects the Cubs active roster as of Monday, Feb. 18, 2013.
Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, left, argues with first base umpire Mike Winters before being tossed from a baseball game against the St Louis Cardinals in Chicago, Saturday, July 28, 2012.
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White Sox manager Robin Ventura and Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum share a laugh.
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Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura, left, talks with Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum before a spring training baseball game Friday, March 9, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, right, argues with home plate umpire Marty Foster during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago, Friday, May 4, 2012. The Cubs won 5-4.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, right, argues call with home plate umpire Lance Barrett, left, while facing the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Denver, Sunday, July 21, 2013.
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Chicago Cubs new manager Dale Sveum waves to fans during the 27th Annual Chicago Cubs Convention in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.
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Chicago Cubs new manager Dale Sveum, right, throws out a ceremonial first pitch as Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations, plays with a ball during the 27th Annual Chicago Cubs Convention in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum throws batting practice during a spring training baseball workout, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum looks from the dugout before the baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Cubs won 5-4.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum salutes the fans as the Cubs celebrate a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after their last home baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs Ryan Sweeney, right, is congratulated by manager Dale Sveum, center, as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Rodrigo Lopez during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago, Sunday, April 22, 2012.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, right, is thrown out by home plate umpire D.J. Reyburn during the seventh inning of a baseball game on against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, June 17, 2013, in St. Louis.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, left, and Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura chat.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum greets shortstop Starlin Castro after the Cubs 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in their last home baseball game of the season, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Chicago.
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Kane County Cougars general manager Curtis Haug, left, and Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum chat during a visit between stops on the Cubs On the Move 2013 Caravan Tour in Geneva on Thursday, January 17.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, right, talks to Anthony Rizzo during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi, left, and Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum argue after Cubs Donnie Murphy was called out on a checked swing during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, in Chicago.
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New Cubs manager Dale Sveum signs an autograph during a stop by the Chicago Cubs caravan Thursday as professional players and coaches from the team visit with little league players at the Libertyville Sports Complex.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum and White Sox manager Robin Ventura pose with the BP cup before the teams play at Wrigley Field on Friday, May 18, 2012.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, right, argues with home plate umpire Chris Guccione during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, April 19, 2013, in Milwaukee. Sveum was ejected from the game.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirate in Pittsburgh Thursday, May 23, 2013. The Pirates won 4-2.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, center, takes starting pitcher Scott Feldman out of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in th fourth inning Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. Cubs catcher Dioner Navarro (93) listens in.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, right, argues with home plate umpire Chris Guccione during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, April 19, 2013, in Milwaukee. Sveum was ejected from the game.
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Second base umpire Eric Cooper, center, ejects Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, left, after Sveum came out to argue a call during the fifth inning of an imterleague baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, May 18, 2012 in Chicago. Cubs third base coach Pat Listach watches the argument.
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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, left, talks to pitcher Ryan Dempster during a spring training baseball workout, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Mesa, Ariz.
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