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	Chicago Cubs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As with the Boston Red Sox (prior to their astonishing 2004 post-season triumph), the Cubs of recent generations have seemed to be a team that "bad things happen to." Although there is a tendency to compare the Cubs and the Red Sox, there is a stark difference.
		Inconsistency struck the Cubs for their 2005 season, as the team finished under.500 for the first time since 2002 with a 79-83 record and fourth place in the NL Central.
		The Chicago Cubs are a major league baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chicago_Cubs (3691 words)

	Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball at CBS SportsLine.com
		The Cubs have frittered away all kinds of good will since crawling to within five outs of the World Series in 2003, to the point where the fan base has become borderline nasty with impatience and manager Dusty Baker's future on the North Side beyond this season is questionable.
		The Cubs, who have three off days in the first eight days of the season, will use four starters until April 15.
		Murton is another top Cubs prospect who could fly under the radar this spring because of lost rookie eligibility.
	www.sportsline.com /mlb/teams/page/CHC (855 words)

	Chicago Cubs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As with the Boston Red Sox (prior to their astonishing 2004 post-season triumph), the Cubs of recent generations have seemed to be a team that "bad things happen to." Although there is a tendency to compare the Cubs and the Red Sox, there is a stark difference.
		The Chicago Cubs (nicknamed The Cubbies) are a major league baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
		The Cubs' 2003 playoff run ended in an emotional game 7 of the NLCS against the Florida Marlins.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chicago_Cubs (4075 words)

	Daily Herald Chicago Cubs Notes
		The Cubs, meanwhile, broke their own major-league one-day ticket sales record by selling 600,000 individual game tickets Feb. 24, and have had a waiting list for season tickets since 2003.
		Just as they know whether they live in a Republican district or a Democratic one, Chicagoans know whether their ZIP code is considered Cubs country or White Sox country.
		Rexene Carlstrom, owner of Wrigleyville Sports across the street from the Cubs ballpark, said she has to pull a Miracle on 34th Street bit by sending White Sox fans to a similar store near U.S. Cellular Field because she doesn’t have all the White Sox gear fans request.
	www.dailyherald.com /sports/cubs.asp (1206 words)

	FOXSports.com - MLB- Chicago Cubs Team Front
		For the second straight year, the Cubs fell short of their goals of making it to the playoffs after a 2003 season in which they were five outs away from the World Series.
		Cubs manager Dusty Baker said the word that he would use to describe this season was "anguish." "That's how I feel," Baker said.
		Guzman doesn't need to finish with an ERA under 4.00 to have his AFL season considered a success, but the Cubs would surely like to see him do a little better than the 7.04 mark he has now.
	msn.foxsports.com /mlb/team?statsId=16 (504 words)

	PITTSBURGH PIRATES FACTS AND INFORMATION
		Enigmatic but talented third baseman Aramis Ramirez was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2003 for a fairly minimal return under pressure to dump his $6 million salary for 2004, and he proceeded to become a star for the Cubs.
		However, the Pirate's crushing defeats of 1927, (as well as 1938, when they lost the pennant to the Chicago Cubs in the final days of the season), were tremendous setbacks.
		Current General Manager Dave Littlefield was installed midway through the 2001 season and began overhauling the team to comply with owner Kevin McClatchy's dictum to drastically reduce the payroll.
	www.bellabuds.com /Pittsburgh_Pirates (2210 words)

	Hockey Rants
		Suuuuuure, it was ok for him to talk about his frickin' Cubs, baseball, and Chicago in general (he had a Cubs pocket schedule taped up on the wall of his office!!), but heaven forbid if I wanted to talk Canes and hockey.
		Yes siree, the Blackhawks have officially lost it...and I'm convinced that Habby's getting paid as much as he got was because just like the Ducks' Giguere in 2003, he was high off being in the "most recent" SC Finals.
		He lacks focus at times and he MAY keep the Blackhawks in games this season because he faces a plethora of shots (that's when he excells - facing an all out onslaught) but with their lack of offense, it's not going to matter.
	jesgolbez.blogspot.com /2005/08/blackhawks-stop-insanity.html (888 words)

	Peoria Chiefs
		The Cubs affiliate in Lansing has qualified for the Midwest League playoffs in each of the last four seasons including a 2003 Championship and a loss in the 2002 finals to Peoria.
		Chicago’s other affiliations are in Mesa, AZ (Arizona Rookie League), Boise, ID (Short Season A Northwest League), Daytona Beach, FL (High A Florida State League), Jackson, TN (AA Southern League) and Des Moines, IA (AAA Pacifc Coast League).
		Cubs Vice President & General Manager Jim Hendry and Director of Player Development Oneri Fleita were on hand to sign the documents which return the Cubs organization to Peoria almost 10 years after they left.
	peoriachiefs.com /news?id=962 (462 words)

	cbs2chicago.com: Chicago news, weather, traffic: Rivalry Dwindles As Cubs Fans Cheer On White Sox
		The city's biggest White Sox fan, Mayor Richard Daley, called upon Cubs fans this week, urging them to root for the South Side team who showed their support for the North Side in 2003 when the Cubs came within five outs from advancing to the World Series before losing to the Florida Marlins.
		In a city where advancing to the postseason is a rare event, the North Side vs. South Side rivalry appears to be dwindling this fall as some Cubs fans -- disappointed by their own team's failure to make the playoffs -- are jumping on the White Sox's postseason bandwagon.
		While some White Sox fans hope the city -- regardless of their regular-season affiliation -- rallies behind the South Siders, other die-hards are not ready to embrace the new converts.
	cbs2chicago.com /homepage/local_story_278165019.html (860 words)

	ncaa tournament
		Carolina Panthers Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bears Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Bulls Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Browns Cleveland Caval...
		Preseason Favorites Fall in Early-Season Action Plenty of movement in the men’s polls Mission, Kan. — Several preseason favorites struggled in the first week of action, resulting in a shakeup in the men’s NSCAA/adidas National rankings, while the women’s polls stayed relatively true to the preseason picks.
		The Jamaican forward has been firing fantastic goals during his rookie season, continuing a flair for spectacular finishing he honed in Mississippi and Connecticut.
	findsportsproducts.com /sports/ncaa+tournament (860 words)

	Scout.com: Stone Back On Board In 2003
		But with Stone's return, Carter and Otto are no longer on the Cubs payroll, as Stone is slated to call all broadcasts on WGN and Fox Sports Chicago this season.
		In November, CubsTalk.com reported that WGN would be airing around 80 games this season.
		Even though the station will broadcast the Cubs home opener (set for Monday, April 7, against the Montreal Expos), Fox Sports Chicago will once again be the home of the Cubs on Opening Day.
	cubs.scout.com /2/90650.html (509 words)

	NCBuy Weird News: Bartman Baseball Gets Last Night Of Fun Before Execution - 2004-02-20
		The foul ball deflected by Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman in Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship will be destroyed in a public ceremony next Thursday (Feb. 26).
		Treating a baseball like a condemned prisoner may seem crazy to you but Amalfi Hotel spokesman Tim Pigsley figures it's a small price to pay to rid the team of a potential curse and ensure that Cubs fans start the baseball season with a fresh slate.
		CHICAGO (Wireless Flash) -- The most infamous baseball of last season will have a ball of its own before it's "executed."
	www.ncbuy.com /news/2004-02-20/1008971.html (321 words)

	USATODAY.com - Baker denies interest in Dodgers post
		CHICAGO — Dusty Baker dismissed a Los Angeles Times story that he "desperately" wants to manage the Los Angeles Dodgers next season, saying he intends to fulfill the remainder of his four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.
		Cubs manager Dusty Baker, right, laughs with new Illinois head football coach Ron Zook before Chicago's game against the D'backs on Friday.
		Baker, who played for eight years (1976-83) with the Dodgers, has been the subject of rising talk as fans have become critical of him and the team in the heightened expectations that followed the 2003 playoffs.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/nl/cubs/2005-07-31-baker-dodgers_x.htm (354 words)

	Atlanta Braves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 2002, 2003, and 2004 the Braves won their division again, but lost in the NLDS in all three years 3 games to 2, to the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros respectively.
		In 1957, the Braves celebrated their first pennant in nine years led by Aaron's MVP season, leading the National League in home runs and RBIs.
		The 1960 season featured two no-hitters by Burdette and Spahn, and Milwaukee finished seven games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates in second place.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atlanta_Braves (2478 words)

	Atlanta Braves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 2002, 2003, and 2004 the Braves won their division again, but lost in the NLDS in all three years 3 games to 2, to the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros respectively.
		In 1957, the Braves celebrated their first pennant in nine years led by Aaron's MVP season, leading the National League in home runs and RBIs.
		At present, Cox is still the Braves' manager, and Schuerholz remains the team's GM, though Mazzone moved on to become the pitching coach of the Baltimore Orioles shortly after the 2005 season.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atlanta_Braves (2397 words)

	ESPN.com: Glendon Rusch Player Card
		Glendon Rusch agreed to a two-year, $4 million contract with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday after becoming a key spot starter last season following a 1-12 record with Milwaukee in 2003.
		The Cubs on Friday purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Glendon Rusch from Triple-A Iowa.
		The Cubs were interested in bringing Rusch back, and the two sides agreed to a two-year deal.
	sports.espn.go.com /mlb/players/profile?statsId=5764 (141 words)

	NCBuy Weird News: Bartman Baseball Gets Last Night Of Fun Before Execution - 2004-02-20
		The foul ball deflected by Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman in Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship will be destroyed in a public ceremony next Thursday (Feb. 26).
		Treating a baseball like a condemned prisoner may seem crazy to you but Amalfi Hotel spokesman Tim Pigsley figures it's a small price to pay to rid the team of a potential curse and ensure that Cubs fans start the baseball season with a fresh slate.
		However, the Bartman ball's last night on Earth will be more of a corker than one of Sammy Sosa's bats: It's getting its own suite in the Amalfi Hotel in Chicago; a staff of armed guards; and a prime rib and lobster dinner for its last meal.
	www.ncbuy.com /news/2004-02-20/1008971.html (321 words)

	Dusty Baker's Official Web Site. The Baseball and Softball portal for news and instruction.
		As a hitting instructor and later Manager for the San Francisco Giants, and as of 2003 the Manager for the NL Central Champion and Division Series Champion Chicago Cubs, Dusty won the prestigious National League Manager of the Year three times, including his first year with Giants where he guided them to 103 victories.
		in 2005, Dusty will be entering his 3rd season as the Manager of the Chicago Cubs.
		Dusty brings a renowned positive mental attitude, and a wonderful work ethic to a very excited city of Chicago.
	www.dustybaker.com /dustyschool.html (933 words)

	Pittsburgh Pirates News
		The left-handed-hitting Simon, 28, was the Bucs' starting first baseman throughout most of the 2003 season before being dealt to the Chicago Cubs for minor-league outfielder Ray Sadler in August.
		In six big-league seasons with the Pirates, Cubs, Tigers and Braves, Simon has a.297 career batting average with 46 home runs and 221 RBIs.
		Randall Simon hit.274 with 10 home runs and 51 RBIs in 91 games with the Pirates last season.
	pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/pit/news/pit_news.jsp?ymd=20040219&content_id=638787&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp (540 words)

	WNDU-TV: Story: Cubs fire manager Don Baylor - July 05, 2002
		Baylor, who was signed through the 2003 season, posted a 187-220 with the Cubs.
		ATLANTA - The Chicago Cubs on Friday made Don Baylor the latest managerial casualty, firing him in the midst of his third season with the club.
		The Cubs have been among the biggest disappointments in baseball this season and are in fifth place in the National League Central Division with a 34-49 record.
	www.wndu.com /sports/072002/sports_14987.php (189 words)

	Felipe Alou
		Prior to the 2003 season, Felipe Alou was named manager of the San Francisco Giants, the team where he began his professional baseball career, replacing Dusty Baker who had left to manage the Chicago Cubs.
		Despite the low payroll and constant trades of young talent, Felipe Alou was successful enough to be named the NL Manager of the Year in 1994, finishing the strike-shortened season with the best record in baseball.
		Felipe Alou was a very productive hitter, especially after being trading to the Milwaukee Braves prior to the 1964 season.
	www.wikiverse.org /felipe-alou (432 words)

	Wrigley Field Seating Chart, Wrigley Field Tickets, Wrigley Field Maps
		Agony of defeat: October 14, 2003: Picking an agony of defeat moment at Wrigley Field is difficult, because the Cubs seem to find new ways to break the hearts of their fans every season.
		Youngster Mark Prior pitched the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, giving the Cubs a 2-1 lead in the National League Division Series and moving them just one game from the NLCS (they’d eventually win the series in five games with a win over Atlanta at Turner Field).
		Leading the NLCS 3 games to 2 over the upstart Florida Marlins, the Cubs had Mark Prior on the mound and a 3-0 lead in the eighth inning.
	www.gotickets.com /seating_charts/wrigley_field_il_seating_chart.php?t... (639 words)

	HeraldTimesOnline.com: Stories from November 21, 2004
		CHICAGO — Glendon Rusch agreed to a two-year, $4 million contract with the Chicago Cubs Saturday after becoming a key spot starter last season following a 1-12 record with Milwaukee in 2003.
		• Cubs agree to two-year deal with Rusch
		A monarch butterfly sits on the end of flowering Mexican sage bush as a bumble bee approaches Tuesday at Garvan Woodland Gardens near Hot Springs, Ark. The University of Arkansas' botanical garden sits on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Hamilton.
	www.heraldtimesonline.com /stories/2004/11/21/index (639 words)

	Fool.com: Advice for Steve Bartman [Motley Fool Take] October 17, 2003
		But if you don't do something assertive, Bartman, you're just going to be the goat who ruined the Cubs 2003 season -- and every season to follow until they actually win the World Series, which could be 100 years from now.
		First, Bartman, your heartfelt apology to Cub fans around the world was a kind gesture at the time, but now it's time to get tough.
		Today's Motley Fool poll shows that two-thirds of readers are too heart-broken by the Chicago Cubs and/or Boston Red Sox losses to care about the coming Marlins vs. Yankees World Series.
	www.fool.com /News/mft/2003/mft03101716.htm (577 words)

	Todd Wellemeyer Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
		Wellemeyer was 25 years old when he broke into the big leagues on May 15, 2003, with the Chicago Cubs, and his Major League Baseball stats for every season he played, along with his career totals are on this page.
		Did you know that you can compare Todd Wellemeyer to other rookies who also had their Major League debut during the 2003 National League season?
		Todd Wellemeyer was born on Wednesday, August 30, 1978, in Louisville, Kentucky.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=welleto01 (577 words)

	WOAI: San Antonio News - Cubs agree to terms with Ramon Martinez and Paul Bako
		LAST UPDATE: 12/19/2003 4:36:45 PM Martinez batted.283 with three home runs and 34 RBI in 108 games last season, his first with Chicago.
		Bako also spent his first season as a Cub in 2003, hitting.229 with 17 runs batted in over 70 games.
		Cubs agree to terms with Ramon Martinez and Paul Bako
	www.woai.com /sports/mlb/mlbguide/story.aspx?content_id=A7A00CF3-DCB0-41EF-9948-A5362E97D528 (230 words)

	Chicago Cubs : Player Information
		Mark has gone 30-16 with a 3.08 ERA in his first 70 regular-season major league starts...in 2003 - his first full season in the majors - he finished 3rd in the National League Cy Young Award voting and was selected to the N.L. All-Star team...in 2003, he was the N.L. Read More »
		Go to a player's page by moving the cursor over a position and clicking on a player's name.
	chicago.cubs.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=407578 (89 words)

	CBC Sports: Cubs deal Hawkins to Giants
		LaTroy Hawkins went 1-4 with a 3.31 ERA and four saves for the Chicago Cubs this season.
		Hawkins, 32, signed as a free agent with the Cubs prior to the 2004 season and appeared in 98 games for Chicago, compiling a 6-8 mark with a 2.76 earned-run average and 29 saves.
		Aardsma, a first-round pick (22nd overall) by the Giants in 2003, made his major-league debut last year for San Francisco after spending only 10 months in the organization.
	cbc.ca /story/sports/national/2005/05/28/Sports/cubstrade050528.html (381 words)

	SI.com - MLB - Roundup: Brewers agree to deal with Helling - Saturday November 19, 2005 1:08AM
		Arias and Littleton played last season for Double-A Frisco, while Kinsler played for Triple-A Oklahoma and Beltre pitched in the Dominican Summer League.
		The Cubs purchased the contracts of infielders Brian Dopirak and Scott Moore, outfielder Felix Pie, catcher Jose Reyes and pitchers Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall, Ricky Nolasco and Jae Kuk Ryu.
		CHICAGO -- Infielder Pablo Ozuna and the Chicago White Sox agreed Friday to a one-year contract that pays him $500,000 if he is in the major leagues next year and $330,000 if he is in the minors.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rssclick/2005/baseball/mlb/11/19/roundup.friday.ap?section=si_latest (1560 words)

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