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Cubs introduce outfielder Milton Bradley
AP Sports WriterMilton Bradley's talent is undeniable when he's healthy and that's why the Chicago Cubs gave him a $30 million, three-year contract to be their right fielder and a run producer in the middle of the lineup. It's the other issues that have often...Tags: Kerry Wood, All Stars, Baseball, Mark Derosa, Major League Baseball
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Bradley hopes to fill Cubs' problem spot
Tribune staff reporterSince Sammy Sosa left in disgrace after the 2004 season, right field has been a sinkhole of talent — and dollars — for the Cubs. First there was Jeromy Burnitz, then Jacque Jones, Cliff Floyd and Kosuke Fukudome. And now there is Milton...Tags: Kerry Wood, Baseball, Mark Derosa, Major League Baseball, American League
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Outfielder Milton Bradley and Chicago Cubs wrap up $30 million, 3-year deal
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Milton Bradley wrapped up their $30 million, three-year deal Thursday after the mercurial outfielder passed a physical. Bradley was to be introduced at a Wrigley Field news conference as he joined his seventh...Tags: Kerry Wood, Spring Training, Jason Marquis, Wrigley Field, Mark Derosa
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Milton Bradley's history of problems
The Cubs will be the seventh team for Milton Bradley, who has a history of behavioral issues during nine seasons in the majors. 2004 Dugout confrontation with Indians manager Eric Wedge in spring training before getting traded to the Dodgers. 2004...Tags: Spring Training, Texas
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Will USC wind up in the French Quarter?
USC fans and players weary of ringing in the new year in Pasadena but still hoping to land in a major bowl game just might get their wish. . . .
In a scenario with seemingly little downside for Mark Sanchez & Co., the Trojans might even be inclined to...Tags: Kurt Warner, Albert Pujols, Baseball, National Football League, Derrick Rose
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Manny leaves LA, mum on deal
Of The Associated PressIn the wake of an incredible 2 1/2 months with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez hit the road Thursday without revealing his future plans. ''I'm not talking, guys,'' the 36-year-old slugger said as he entered an elevator at Dodger Stadium after...Tags: Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers, All Stars, Derek Lowe, Baseball
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Home fans' boos chase Dodgers into off-season
'In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened." Once upon a time, Vin Scully used those words to accompany a Kirk Gibson home run. Exactly 20 years later, on a sticky Wednesday night at the end of a frayed rope, those words...Tags: Joe Torre, Philadelphia Phillies, Frank McCourt, Jimmy Rollins, Derek Lowe
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Phillies atop NL heap
Associated PressJimmy Rollins got the Philadelphia Phillies rollin' with a leadoff homer, and they kept right on going. Next stop, the World Series. Rollins homered in the first inning, Cole Hamels pitched his third gem of the playoffs and Philadelphia beat the bumbling...Tags: Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Pat Burrell, All Stars
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Dodgers will still give it their best shot
PHILADELPHIA -- If it felt like an eternity Friday hanging in there with the Dodgers through yet another playoff loss, what must it have been like for Sandy Koufax, who was sitting beside the Screaming Meanie the whole time?
You know the old saying:...Tags: Sandy Koufax, Frank McCourt, Curiosities, Philadelphia Phillies, All Stars
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A new Dodgers lineup rises with Joe Torre
Of all the numbers floating atop the sudsy Dodger Stadium joy Saturday night -- 20 years, three-game sweep, eight more wins -- the most important one was never mentioned.
In a sport that celebrates perseverance, it's a number that doesn't make sense.
In...Tags: Joe Torre, Veterans Affairs, Basketball, New York Yankees, Derek Lowe
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Manny: We can do it again
Of The Associated PressIn the midst of the Los Angeles Dodgers' wild champagne celebration, a dripping Manny Ramirez had a message for future postseason opponents. ''We did it once,'' the dreadlocked slugger screamed. ''Believe me, we can do it again.'' The way they dominated...Tags: Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, All Stars, Baseball
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Manny Ramirez is still the life of the party
MANNYWOOD -- He tapes a message from a fortune cookie above his Dodgers locker: "Don't look back -- Always look ahead." But then a joking Manny Ramirez asks about a fortune of another sort: "You think I'm going to get a full share [of playoff money] from...Tags: Frank McCourt, Philadelphia Phillies, Mike Scioscia, Derek Lowe, Therapies
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