Bruce Miles
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Most signs point to Cubs’ Hendry returningAug 18, 2011 12:00 am - Let’s put aside for a moment whether we think Cubs general manager Jim Hendry should or should not be back next year. The question remains whether he will or won’t be b...
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Cubs’ series streak ends at fourAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - The Cubs broke out the model with the automatic transmission Wednesday. That is, no clutch. In a performance that defied credulity, Cubs batters went 0-for-13 with runne...
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Carlos Zambrano offers mea culpa on 'retirement'Aug 15, 2011 12:00 am - Give ubiquitous media personality David Kaplan credit. No one in the Chicago media has attacked Carlos Zambrano with more gusto — sometimes viciously so — than Kaplan. ...
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Is Zambrano really retiring?Aug 12, 2011 12:00 am - Cubs pitcher clears out locker after allowing 5 home runs
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Young Cubs hitters could be more selectiveAug 11, 2011 12:00 am - Nobody will ever accuse the Cubs of being the Incredible Walking Men. They entered Thursday’s 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals ranked last in the National Leagu...
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Cubs stay hot, hot, hotAug 11, 2011 12:00 am - When last we checked with Cubs minister of culture Carlos Pena, things weren't so hot in that area. That was back on July 31, when the Cubs didn't make a deadline deal....
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Soriano’s bat heating upAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - The Cubs won’t mind a bit if Alfonso Soriano goes on one of his hot streaks. Perhaps all the better if it makes him attractive to some other team in the off-season. Fir...
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Winning evening for SantoAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - The first and only word that came to mind Wednesday evening on first look at the Ron Santo statue was “stunning.” On a perfect evening with a gentle breeze coming off La...
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Cubs’ Garza effective, but he’s still losingAug 09, 2011 12:00 am - Matt Garza has been the Cubs’ most effective starting pitcher this season. He has done it with a major adjustment to his repertoire. Think back to early this season. Gar...
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Nationals beat Cubs in makeup decision, tooAug 09, 2011 12:00 am - The Cubs would have preferred a day-night doubleheader Wednesday. The Washington Nationals wanted the makeup of Monday night’s rainout to be played Thursday afternoon. T...