Bruce Miles
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Ohman thrilled about return to ChicagoMar 26, 2011 12:00 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. — The first thing you notice when you get to reliever Will Ohman’s locker is his uniform number: 77. “I just feel like I’m a blue-collar guy,” Ohman said...
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Cubs name Wells their fourth starterMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. — If Randy Wells was at all worried, he can stop. Before Wells went out and tossed 5 innings in the Cubs’ 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners Friday, he offic...
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Cubs pitcher Looper retires at 36Mar 25, 2011 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. — The competition for the Cubs’ pitching staff got reduced by one Friday as veteran right-hander Braden Looper announced his retirement after being told he w...
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Sox’ Morel the man at third baseMar 24, 2011 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. — As much as White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says he’ll try to protect Brent Morel, he says he expects a lot out of the rookie. Before the White Sox played t...
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Barney impresses CubsMar 24, 2011 12:00 am - MESA Ariz. — Darwin Barney has played himself onto the Cubs roster and maybe even into some starting time. That was one of the twists to Thursday’s developments, which ...
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Guillen cautious about PeavyMar 24, 2011 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. — White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy played catch Thursday and could throw a bullpen session this weekend as he recovers from soreness in his right shoulder. Mana...
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Quade not surprised by promotionMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - More than a few people were surprised when Mike Quade was named manager of the Cubs last August, replacing Lou Piniella. Others were surprised when Quade beat out Cubs ...
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Cubs’ skipper shares lessons in lifeMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - Mike Quade is more than happy to have the title of major-league manager on his resume. Boil the job down to its essence, however, and you’ll find Quade sees his role as...
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'Plot thickens' on who will be Cubs fifth starterMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. — Who said it's over? Certainly not Carlos Silva after he started Wednesday and pitched 6 solid innings for the Cubs in a crisp 3-1 victory over the Oakland...
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Quade, Cubs coaches plant organizational approachMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - It would be difficult to picture many major-league managers getting infield dirt under their fingernails. But watch any Cubs spring-training drill, and Mike Quade is le...