Lou Piniella

15 September 2009

When the 2009 MLB season comes to a close, the Chicago Cubs have announced that they will shop starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano in hopes of swinging a trade and dumping much of his monstrous contract. The question is, should the Mets be interested in the massive right-hander?

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1 March 2008

e felt about possibly being in the bullpen, Marquis said, "We'll see what happens."

Lou Piniella will determine his fate while he was still furious over Marquis comments as he t

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27 February 2008

sa.  We're thinking about Mark and everything is going to be fine," said Cubs manager Lou Piniella.  His heart condition is not considered to sideline him for the rest of the

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25 February 2008

After having 120 different lineups last season,  Sweet Lou Piniella wants to find the right combination during spring training.  His latest idea is probably one of the best he has came up with since juggling everyone around.  Lou suggested Fukudome would bat third, followed by Lee and Ramirez.  The whole lineup would probably look like this:  Soriano, Theirot, Fukudome, Lee, Ramirez, Derosa, Soto, and Pie.  It is a great combination of speed at the top and power in the middle.  "I've been thinking about our lineup and what makes sense and what we can try," Piniella said Friday. "Let me warn you, it's only Feb. 22, so there's plenty of time to adjust this thing."

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