Bruce Miles
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For Cubs, it’s no dealJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — The symbolism of the July 31 trading deadline often outshines the substance. Even Cubs general manager Jim Hendry conceded Sunday that the Cubs didn’t fare w...
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Quade takes losses ‘personal’Jul 30, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — With the losses mounting daily, Cubs manager Mike Quade was asked Saturday if he felt he was managing for his job. That came less than 24 hours after the Cu...
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Hits just keep on coming against CubsJul 30, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — The Cubs might not be finding a new way to lose every day. But the way certainly is finding them. Take Saturday’s 13-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Pleas...
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Castro, Barney get first crack at batting 1-2Jul 29, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney were atop the Cubs’ lineup for Friday’s series opener at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals. After former leadoff man Kosu...
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Let him be clear: Ramirez wants to stayJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — In whatever language he wanted to use, Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez reiterated his desire to remain a Cub, and that's how it's likely to remain for the ...
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Hendry won't blow up CubsJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — Cubs general manager Jim Hendry and his staff have set up shop in St. Louis to prepare for any possible last-minute trades before the July 31 nonwaiver deadl...
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Cubs deal Fukudome to Cleveland for prospectsJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE — The Cubs moved on Thursday from one era, which was largely a disappointment, and on to another, which is fraught with uncertainty. General manager Jim Hendr...
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Cubs searching for a new leadoff manJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE — With Kosuke Fukudome traded to Cleveland Thursday, the Cubs will be in search of a new leadoff man. Fukudome was the Cubs' best on-base percentage hitter at...
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Cubs hunker down in trade modeJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE — The Cubs will set up a winter meetings-like operation this weekend in St. Louis, with general manager Jim Hendry and his key baseball people readying for pos...
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Slumping Soriano grabs some benchJul 27, 2011 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE — Left fielder Alfonso Soriano found himself on the bench Wednesday night for Game 2 of the Cubs’ series against the Brewers at Miller Park. Manager Mike Quade...