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Cubs free up salary by dealing Marquis for Vizcaino

In a move to create payroll flexibility, the Cubs finalized a deal to send starter Jason Marquis to the Rockies for reliever Luis Vizcaino on Tuesday.   Full story >
     Marquis traded to the Rockies  •  Vizcaino's career stats  •  Hot Stove Tracker

Photo: The Cubs will be the seventh team that Luis Vizcaino has pitched for.  (AP)
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Cubs Spring Training tickets on sale now

Spring Training tickets to see the Cubs are on sale now. Don't miss any action as Carlos Zambrano and the Cubs prepare for the 2009 season.   Buy now >
  •  2009 Spring Training schedule  •  Spring Training travel packs  •  Cubs Club

 
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Bradley could be on verge of coming to Windy City

Milton Bradley is expected to fly to Chicago later this week for a physical and could strike a three-year pact. The Cubs haven't confirmed the deal.   Full story >
     Bradley, Cubs nearly a done deal  •  Bradley is right move  •  Bradley's stats

Photo: Milton Bradley batted .321 and hit 22 homers for the Rangers in 2008.  (Matt Slocum/AP)
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Playoffs won't be enough for Cubs in 2009

Coming off consecutive division titles -- but also two NLDS sweeps -- the Cubs eye more than a postseason berth as they look ahead to the '09 campaign.   Full story >
  •  Cubs' season bittersweet  •  2008 Year in Review   •  New in 2009: MLB Network

Photo: Anything less than another ring would be a disappointment for Lou Piniella.  (Getty)
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Smith hopes Hall of Fame saves a spot for him

Hoping to follow closers Bruce Sutter and Goose Gossage into baseball immortality, Lee Smith, who owned the saves record for 14 years, awaits his call.   Full story >
  •  Smith's career stats  •  All-time saves leaders  •  Hall of Fame coverage

Photo: Lee Smith notched 180 of his 478 saves with the Cubs.   (Rich Pilling/MLB Photos)
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MLB Network is easy to find in your market

The MLB Network -- free to cable and DirecTV subscribers -- became a reality Thursday. Use the channel locator to find it on your system.   Full story >
     Studio tour  •  10 reasons to watch  •  See Larsen's '56 gem  •  Packed schedule

Photo: MLB Network's studios were ready for Thursday's launch.  (Jeff Zelevansky/MLB.com)
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Harold analyzes the Cubs' busy last day of 2008
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