Bruce Miles
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Piniella is perhaps Hendry's best pickupSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- A week ago, I penned a column about the off-season acquisitions made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry. The idea was to grade the GM on his moves. It seems mor...
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Cubs not up to par in loss to MarlinsSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- The golf analogy before the game seemed humorous. "We started out yesterday with three mulligans in our pocket, and we hit one out of bounds," Cubs manager Lou ...
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Piniella in no rush to mull playoff rosterSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- Cubs manager Lou Piniella stressed again Wednesday that the Cubs have not even discussed a playoff roster. He also gave a reason why. "I think Jim was a little ...
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Dempster not buying comparisons to '04 seasonSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- Cubs closer Ryan Dempster was with the team at the end of the 2004 season, when it let a seemingly safe wild-card lead evaporate. He says this year is different...
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Willis holds Cubs at bay in 4-2 loss to MarlinsSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- Easy? You thought this would be easy? Very little has been easy for the Cubs this year, but when they took a 3-game lead into Tuesday, the math was all on their...
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Piniella knew 'way back when'Sep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- Even with his team trying to nail down the National League Central, Cubs manager Lou Piniella found himself in an usually expansive and reflective mood Tuesday....
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Cubs' rotation in state of fluxSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- When it comes to the Cubs' pitching rotation, nothing is set in stone, including Thursday's start by Steve Trachsel. If the Cubs can clinch the National League ...
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The postseason express? Hardly!Sep 24, 2007 11:00 pm - The Cubs' road to the postseason hasn't been the cliched long and winding road. Manager Lou Piniella prefers the express lane. Unfortunately for Piniella and the Cubs, t...
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After early struggles, Cubs feel homefield edge at WrigleySep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Not only did the Cubs go over the 3.25 million mark in home attendance Sunday, but all those fans left an impression on the men in blue and white uniforms. "This is an e...
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Scoreboard tells the storySep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Truth be told, there wasn't much drama between the lines Sunday in the Cubs' home finale at Wrigley Field. The surging Cubs easily handled the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0, wi...