Zambrano lets Nady take his hacks

Carlos Zambrano gave up his at-bats Wednesday so Xavier Nady could hit. Zambrano, who doesn’t like to miss a chance to swing the bat, volunteered them to Nady, who made his spring debut as the Cubs’ designated hitter.
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Theriot, Ramirez hitting stars for Cubs

Ryan Theriot had three singles, and Aramis Ramirez hit an RBI double as the Cubs fell to the Giants, 5-1, on Wednesday.
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Cubs putting Bradley in the past

General manager Jim Hendry said Milton Bradley’s implication that someone inside the Cubs organization sent him hate mail last year was “absolutely ridiculous” and the outfielder needs to “look in the mirror.”
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Wells remains unblemished this spring

Derrek Lee ripped a homer and Randy Wells tossed three shutout innings in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Brewers in Cactus League action.
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Fontenot’s play at shortstop a ‘highlight’

Cubs manager Lou Piniella was pleased at something that didn’t show up in the box score after Monday’s 10-3 win over the A’s: Mike Fontenot’s performance at shortstop.
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Lilly planning on game action soon

Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder, will have his second intense session off the mound on Wednesday, and he said he’d like to get in a Cactus League game.
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Cubs offering ambassador positions

The Cubs are hiring 25-30 people to be ambassadors, and their job is to enhance the fans’ experience at Wrigley Field. Jahaan Blake, 31, director of fan experiences, is coordinating the program.
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Cubs’ rotation race off and running

The candidates for the last two spots in the Cubs’ rotation are off and pitching. Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija and Tom Gorzelanny, all vying for a starting job, each threw two innings Monday in the Cubs’ 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
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Dempster flawless as Cubs win big

Ryan Dempster and Jeff Samardzija each pitched two scoreless innings, and the Cubs used a seven-run seventh inning to cruise to a 10-3 victory over the A’s on Monday afternoon.
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Lilly throws 30 pitches in mound session

Ted Lilly, coming back from arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder, threw 30 pitches off the mound Sunday. It was his second time off a mound but first time with some intensity.
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