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L.I. Teamster local reformer fights monitor's claim
Spin CycleWhen he served as president of Teamsters Local 282, based in Lake Success and representing private construction workers, Gary LaBarbera won praise for transforming the organization from a mob enterprise into "a model of union democracy," in the words........ -
Cubs fall again despite Sosa's 13th homer
Tribune staff reporterThe Cubs fared better against Japanese sensation Kazuhisa Ishii this time. Instead of scoring one run against him, as they did last Sunday at Wrigley Field, they scored two. And they boosted their hit total from three all the way to four. That might...Tags: Paul Lo Duca, Chicago Cubs, Shawn Green, Roosevelt Brown, Jason Bere
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Teddy Greenstein's answers
Do the Cubs have any catching prospects in their minor league system? Are there any free agent catchers who will be available this offseason? I know Hundley's under contract for two more years, but they can't possibly go to spring training next year...Tags: Kerry Wood, Sandy Alomar, Chicago Cubs, ESPN (tv network), Baseball
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Vengeance is grand
Tribune staff reporterRicky Gutierrez didn't earn any raves for his first career curtain call, which followed his first career grand slam in the Cubs' 5-1 victory over the White Sox. "On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give him a low score," said teammate and close friend Eric Young....Tags: Career and Workplace, Ricky Gutierrez, Jon Garland, Chicago Cubs, Jason Bere
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Prospect Perlozzo is coach at heart
Sun StaffThe Orioles' managerial search reached a compelling turn yesterday when Sam Perlozzo, a man of fierce loyalty who had spent the past three years as Mike Hargrove's bench coach, was asked to describe how his managing style would differ from Hargrove's....Tags: Lou Piniella, Baltimore Orioles, Willis Roberts, San Diego Padres, Sports
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Chances there, execution isn't
Tribune staff reporterJeff Fassero, a wily veteran of 11 major-league seasons, was hoping to catch a break. After hitting Sean Casey to load the bases in the ninth inning Monday, Fassero protested to plate umpire John Shulock, saying his 0-1 fastball had hit Casey's bat,...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Aaron Boone, Roosevelt Brown, Jeff Fassero, Ken Griffey Jr.
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The lost weekend
Tribune staff reporterThe North Side Hitless Wonders continued their offensive ineptness Sunday, dropping a doubleheader to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 and 4-1 at Wrigley Field. The Cubs finished the homestand with a 3-6 mark after being swept in the three-game series. They...Tags: Paul Lo Duca, Chicago Cubs, Jeff Fassero, Jason Bere, Paul Quantrill
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Cubs dial up long distance
Tribune staff reporterRobert Machado was bold enough to admit it. After crushing a double, homer and single in his first three at-bats, the Cubs' third catcher thought about going for the cycle. He peered at the 410 sign in left-center field and imagined trying to leg out a...Tags: Chris Stynes, Crimes, Chicago Cubs, Jason Bere, Dave Williams
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Cubs' woes? Blame it on Rijo, poor `D'
Tribune staff reporterJose Rijo summoned shortstop Wilton Guerrero to the mound before Sunday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. "I told him to come over and pray a little for me. Thank the Man [for making] this all possible," said Rijo, the 36-year-old Cincinnati...Tags: Chris Stynes, Chicago Cubs, Aaron Boone, Juan Encarnacion, Baseball
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Cubs good--at giveaway
Tribune staff reporterThe Cubs, who have just two victories to show for their seven Wrigley Field dates this season, failed to make themselves at home Saturday against Cincinnati. Elmer Dessens (1-3) blanked the Cubs over 7 1/3 innings before giving way to relievers Gabe...Tags: Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs, Aaron Boone, Roosevelt Brown, Juan Encarnacion
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Minors' steroids policy catches 38
From Wire ReportsSeattle Mariners pitcher Damian Moss, a former Oriole, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's Francisco Cordova were among 38 players suspended yesterday for violating baseball's minor league steroids policy. The Oakland Athletics' David Castillo was...Tags: Seattle Mariners, Charles Johnson (football, defensive end), Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox
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Don't be shocked by who's on juice
When Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Alex Sanchez became the first major league player to be suspended for failing a steroid test, the news wasn't met with shock. Try laughter, instead. Sanchez? A guy with four homers in 1,351 big league at-bats? A 5-...Tags: Health, Baseball, Crime, Law and Justice, Muscle, Baltimore Orioles
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