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Marmol takes pass on WBC

MESA, Ariz. — After a sleepless night Sunday, Carlos Marmol decided it was better for his career and his team to concentrate on closing for the Cubs than representing his country in the World Baseball Classic.

Cubs moving camp from Fitch Park to HoHoKam

MESA, Ariz. — When clubhouse man Tom "Otis" Hellmann addressed the team on the field before Monday's workout at Fitch Park, it looked like the Cubs were pulling out all stops to shake things up in 2009.

Phil Rogers: Lengthening spring training for WBC a mistake

MESA, Ariz. — Memo to Major League Baseball: Never, under any circumstances, make spring training last more than six weeks again.

Samardzija gets 1st shot at 5th-starter job

Jeff Samardzija will get the first shot in the battle for the fifth starter's job, starting the Cubs' Cactus League opener Wednesday against the Dodgers at HoHoKam Park. "All I ever ask for is an opportunity to make it happen on the field," Samardzija said.

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Can you forgive this man?

Hey, Missy! Can Cubs fans forget about Bradley's past?

Hey, Missy!: Are we quick to forgive an athlete for their past once they play for our team? How about Milton Bradley?

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Manny being Cubbie?

How would you feel about Manny Ramirez in left field?

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Carlos Zambrano in action

Carlos Zambrano in action

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Do you agree?

Baseball Prospectus 2009 says Cubs will win the NL Central while the Sox will be last in the AL Central. And you?

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