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Former Cubs recall their favorite Lou Piniella stories - Marquee
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Tubbs Baseball Blog: Despite an Impressive Managerial Career and
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Kerry Wood - Wikipedia
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lou piniella retires
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Lou piniella hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Lou piniella hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Cubs owner Ricketts cites 'responsibility' to represent gay
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Cubs manager Lou Piniella to retire at end of season
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Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? - Cooperstown Cred
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Len Kasper couldn't help but root against a Cubs no-hitter in 2010
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Cubs manager Piniella retiring after Sunday's game
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Who cares about 116 wins? Not the Los Angeles Dodgers - ESPN
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Curses aside, let's just look ahead
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Mariners all out of iconic players; now what? - Sportspress Northwest