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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Lou Piniella

Lou Piniella stories: 5 news summaries

(Newser) - Rod Blagojevich sought to extend his influence beyond politics and media during his tenure as Illinois governor, the Chicago Tribune reports, sending Cubs manager Lou Piniella lineup suggestions in 2007. “I’ve talked to him, baseball-wise,” Piniella said of a note from Blagojevich during a rough patch. “... More »

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Chicago Cubs • Lou Piniella • Rod Blagojevich

Cubs' Piniella, Rays' Maddon Voted Top Managers 

Chicago posted NL's most wins; Tampa Bay had first-ever winning season, reached World Series

Nov 12, 08 3:12 PM CST
(Newser) - Lou Piniella and his Tampa Bay successor, Joe Maddon, have been voted baseball’s managers of the year, MLB.com reports. Maddon’s first-ever recognition is no surprise after he led the Rays to their first-ever winning season and the American League pennant. Chicago’s Piniella won the honor—his... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Lou Piniella • baseball • Tampa Bay Rays • Joe Maddon

Tigers Deepen OF, Pick Up Jacque Jones

Detroit gives up
utility man Infante
to the Cubbies

Nov 13, 07 12:05 AM CST
(Newser) - The busy Detroit Tigers picked up another left-handed bat, acquiring outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs yesterday for Omar Infante. Jones, a nine-year vet, is expected to be the main left fielder but could also spell stars Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez, reports the Associated Press. Jones, set to... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Detroit Tigers • Jim Leyland • Lou Piniella • Magglio Ordonez • baseball

Cubs Drop Out of First Place

Pittsburgh series' win keeps things interesting in the NL Central

Sep 10, 07 3:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Freddy Sanchez' second-inning bases-loaded triple yesterday propelled a Pirates victory over the Cubs, 10-5. The loss allowed Milwaukee to take sole possession of first place in a congested, bumbling National League Central that Chicago had led since August 17. Call-up outfielder Nyjer Morgan continued to impress with three RBIs and... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Lou Piniella • Pittsburgh Pirates • NL Central • Freddy Sanchez • Nyjer Morgan • baseball

Scuffling Cubs Make Nice

Piniella, on suspension for dirt-kicking tantrum, settles beef between Barrett, Zambrano

Jun 6, 07 4:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Four days after Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano sent his battery partner Michael Barrett to the hospital with a split lip, manager Lou Piniella resolved their differences in a 10-minute reconciliation meeting. Piniella himself is serving a four-game suspension for kicking dirt at an umpire. Barrett will catch Zambrano in the... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Carlos Zambrano • Michael Barrett • Lou Piniella • baseball

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