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<item><title><![CDATA[Cashner makes his own breaks]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7628630&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&amp;content_id=7628630&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies right-hander Andrew Cashner has started off his time in this fall&#39;s Arizona Fall League strong.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies right-hander Andrew Cashner has started off his time in this fall's Arizona Fall League strong.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Who plays CF in 2010?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7670912&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&amp;content_id=7670912&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat with MLB.com takes questions from fans pertaining to the upcoming 2010 Cubs season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat with MLB.com takes questions from fans pertaining to the upcoming 2010 Cubs season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs' Spring Training schedule out]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7683154&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&amp;content_id=7683154&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs&#39; Spring Training schedule leading up to the 2010 season has been released.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs' Spring Training schedule leading up to the 2010 season has been released.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Vitters vigilant about development]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7520438&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7520438&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Highly-touted Chicago Cubs prospect Josh Vitters talks about his development in the minors and in the Arizona Fall League.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Highly-touted Chicago Cubs prospect Josh Vitters talks about his development in the minors and in the Arizona Fall League.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Players continue tutelage in AFL]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&amp;content_id=7439738&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091012&amp;content_id=7439738&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies players Andrew Cashner and Starlin Castro are just a handful of Chicago Cubs prospects at this fall&#39;s Arizona Fall League.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies players Andrew Cashner and Starlin Castro are just a handful of Chicago Cubs prospects at this fall's Arizona Fall League.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Where's Sandberg in 2010?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&amp;content_id=7451166&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&amp;content_id=7451166&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Carrie Muskat of MLB.com takes a look at the possible managerial future of 2009 Smokies Manager Ryne Sandberg.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carrie Muskat of MLB.com takes a look at the possible managerial future of 2009 Smokies Manager Ryne Sandberg.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Castro on fast track to big leagues]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091018&amp;content_id=7487566&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:07:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091018&amp;content_id=7487566&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs prospect, and 2009 Tennessee Smokies shortstop Starlin Castro is making a name for himself on his way up the minors ladder.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs prospect, and 2009 Tennessee Smokies shortstop Starlin Castro is making a name for himself on his way up the minors ladder.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[McGehee wins rookie award]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091006&amp;content_id=7367064&amp;vkey=pr_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091006&amp;content_id=7367064&amp;vkey=pr_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies catcher and infielder Casey McGehee was named this week as the Gillette Presents National League Rookie of the Month for September.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies catcher and infielder Casey McGehee was named this week as the Gillette Presents National League Rookie of the Month for September.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Path of the Pros: Chris Carpenter]]></title><link>http://tennessee.smokies.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091002&amp;content_id=7286336&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://tennessee.smokies.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091002&amp;content_id=7286336&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[MLB.com&#39;s Danny Wild takes a look at St. Louis Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter&#39;s path to the majors, which included a stop in Knoxville during the 1996 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[MLB.com's Danny Wild takes a look at St. Louis Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter's path to the majors, which included a stop in Knoxville during the 1996 season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Danny Wild</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Piniella: Ryno would be 'in mix']]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7320892&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7320892&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs Manager Lou Piniella talks Sunday about managing in the major leagues and the prospects of Ryne Sandberg working with the Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs Manager Lou Piniella talks Sunday about managing in the major leagues and the prospects of Ryne Sandberg working with the Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Touch-up job in works for Cubs]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090930&amp;content_id=7251202&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:08:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090930&amp;content_id=7251202&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[With the 2009 Chicago Cubs season coming to an end, a handful of former Smokies look to be in the mix for the Cubs&#39; 2010 plans.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the 2009 Chicago Cubs season coming to an end, a handful of former Smokies look to be in the mix for the Cubs' 2010 plans.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fuld goes deep to notch firsts]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7328380&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091004&amp;content_id=7328380&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies OF Sam Fuld delivered his first home run and RBI of his major league career in Sunday&#39;s Cubs finale.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies OF Sam Fuld delivered his first home run and RBI of his major league career in Sunday's Cubs finale.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs Minor League affiliate news]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/affiliates/index.jsp?c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/affiliates/index.jsp?c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Follow the Chicago Cubs minor league affiliates page during the offseason, including news and highlights from the fall and winter leagues.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Follow the Chicago Cubs minor league affiliates page during the offseason, including news and highlights from the fall and winter leagues.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Top picks highlight AFL rosters]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090825&amp;content_id=6608530&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090825&amp;content_id=6608530&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[A strong list of top prospects headlines the six rosters in the Arizona Fall League in 2009, including #1 pick Stephen Strasburg.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A strong list of top prospects headlines the six rosters in the Arizona Fall League in 2009, including #1 pick Stephen Strasburg.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Samardzija gets one more look]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090930&amp;content_id=7245762&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090930&amp;content_id=7245762&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies starter Jeff Samardzija is going to get one more look from the Chicago Cubs in 2009, before heading into the 2010 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies starter Jeff Samardzija is going to get one more look from the Chicago Cubs in 2009, before heading into the 2010 season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fuld takes odd streak in stride]]></title><link>http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/09/930_fuld_302_26_hits_0_rbis.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/09/930_fuld_302_26_hits_0_rbis.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies OF Sam Fuld has yet to collect his first RBI as a major leaguer, a span of 86 at-bats over 61 games.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies OF Sam Fuld has yet to collect his first RBI as a major leaguer, a span of 86 at-bats over 61 games.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin robs homer in Cubs win]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090922&amp;content_id=7096332&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090922&amp;content_id=7096332&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Tyler Colvin&#39;s series debut in Milwaukee continues to get better, as he robs Ryan Braun of a three-run home run as part of the Cubs&#39; 7-2 win Tuesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyler Colvin's series debut in Milwaukee continues to get better, as he robs Ryan Braun of a three-run home run as part of the Cubs' 7-2 win Tuesday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Future looks bright in Cubs' rout]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090921&amp;content_id=7081164&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090921&amp;content_id=7081164&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin made his major-league debut Monday night for the Chicago Cubs, hitting a sac fly in 10-2 Cubs win.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin made his major-league debut Monday night for the Chicago Cubs, hitting a sac fly in 10-2 Cubs win.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Suns take home championship]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090919&amp;content_id=7055596&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090919&amp;content_id=7055596&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[The Jacksonville Suns outlasted the Tennessee Smokies in Game 4 of the Southern League Championship Series Saturday night, 7-3, to take home the Southern League title.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Jacksonville Suns outlasted the Tennessee Smokies in Game 4 of the Southern League Championship Series Saturday night, 7-3, to take home the Southern League title.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Guyer, Smokies steal Game 3]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090918&amp;content_id=7037100&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:35:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090918&amp;content_id=7037100&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee avoided a sweep in the Southern League Championship Series on Starlin Castro&#39;s walk-off single in the ninth.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee avoided a sweep in the Southern League Championship Series on Starlin Castro's walk-off single in the ninth.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Championship tix now on sale]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6851712&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6851712&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Home playoff tickets at Smokies Park are now on sale.  The Smokies will host Game 3 Friday night vs. Jacksonville, and possibly Games 4 &amp;amp; 5 (if necessary).]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Home playoff tickets at Smokies Park are now on sale.  The Smokies will host Game 3 Friday night vs. Jacksonville, and possibly Games 4 &amp; 5 (if necessary).]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Finals preview: Smokies v. Suns]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090916&amp;content_id=6995520&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:34:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090916&amp;content_id=6995520&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Smokies continue their run in the Southern League playoffs as they face the Jacksonville Suns in a best-of-five championship series this week!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Smokies continue their run in the Southern League playoffs as they face the Jacksonville Suns in a best-of-five championship series this week!]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg featured in SL weekly]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/documents/2009/09/11/6904606/1/Vol_15_Issue_8.pdf</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/documents/2009/09/11/6904606/1/Vol_15_Issue_8.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies manager Ryne Sandberg is featured in the final 2009 edition of the Southern League&#39;s Southern Bases.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies manager Ryne Sandberg is featured in the final 2009 edition of the Southern League's Southern Bases.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies punch ticket to finals]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090913&amp;content_id=6940842&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:36:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090913&amp;content_id=6940842&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies moved onto the Southern League Championship Series Sunday with a 3-1 win over the Huntsville Stars.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies moved onto the Southern League Championship Series Sunday with a 3-1 win over the Huntsville Stars.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Paige Schector</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin set to make Cubs debut]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090921&amp;content_id=7081372&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090921&amp;content_id=7081372&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin was called up to the Chicago Cubs on Monday and will make his major league debut with the team in Milwaukee.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin was called up to the Chicago Cubs on Monday and will make his major league debut with the team in Milwaukee.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Smokies vs. Stars]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&amp;content_id=6904680&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&amp;content_id=6904680&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The showdown is near as your Tennessee Smokies take on the Huntsville Stars in the Southern League Divisional Playoffs this week.  Here is your series preview...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The showdown is near as your Tennessee Smokies take on the Huntsville Stars in the Southern League Divisional Playoffs this week.  Here is your series preview...]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Aug. 30-Sep. 7 Notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6853070&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6853070&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending September 7.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending September 7.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Samardzija recalled by Cubs]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6856672&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6856672&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies righty Jeff Samardzija was recalled Tuesday by the Chicago Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies righty Jeff Samardzija was recalled Tuesday by the Chicago Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies close out series with win]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6852748&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090908&amp;content_id=6852748&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies closed out their 2009 regular season with a 5-4 win over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx Sunday at Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies closed out their 2009 regular season with a 5-4 win over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx Sunday at Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs to get a look at Caridad]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090906&amp;content_id=6822848&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090906&amp;content_id=6822848&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies righty Esmailin Caridad was called up by the Chicago Cubs Sunday from Triple-A Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies righty Esmailin Caridad was called up by the Chicago Cubs Sunday from Triple-A Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg leads Smokies to title]]></title><link>http://tennessee.smokies.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090906&amp;content_id=6827982&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://tennessee.smokies.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090906&amp;content_id=6827982&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies clinched the second half Southern League North Division crown, and a playoff berth, with a 7-0 win over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx Sunday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies clinched the second half Southern League North Division crown, and a playoff berth, with a 7-0 win over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx Sunday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies capture share of title]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/sep/06/cashner-pitches-smokies-tie-for-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/sep/06/cashner-pitches-smokies-tie-for-title/</guid><description><![CDATA[Andrew Cashner dominant pitching performance propelled the Tennessee Smokies to a 3-1 win over West Tenn Saturday night.             ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Andrew Cashner dominant pitching performance propelled the Tennessee Smokies to a 3-1 win over West Tenn Saturday night.             ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall in opener Thursday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090904&amp;content_id=6790040&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:42:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090904&amp;content_id=6790040&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx struck first in this week&#39;s crucial series with the Tennessee Smokies, scoring eight unanswered in an 8-3 win over the Smokies Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx struck first in this week's crucial series with the Tennessee Smokies, scoring eight unanswered in an 8-3 win over the Smokies Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Smokies vs. D-Jaxx]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090904&amp;content_id=6792590&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090904&amp;content_id=6792590&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee and West Tenn kick off a crucial five-game series this week at Pringles Park in Jackson, Tenn., with the North Division title possibly on the line.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee and West Tenn kick off a crucial five-game series this week at Pringles Park in Jackson, Tenn., with the North Division title possibly on the line.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Guyer returns, Deeds to Iowa]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090904&amp;content_id=6788610&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090904&amp;content_id=6788610&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Tuesday that OF Brandon Guyer returned to the team from High-A Daytona, with OF Doug Deeds being promoted to Triple-A Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Tuesday that OF Brandon Guyer returned to the team from High-A Daytona, with OF Doug Deeds being promoted to Triple-A Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause./Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fuld's hitting, defense a contrast]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090830&amp;content_id=6705290&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:54:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090830&amp;content_id=6705290&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[MLB.com&#39;s Andrew Simon talks about current Chicago Cubs OF, and former Smokies star, Sam Fuld on his contrasting hitting and defensive styles.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[MLB.com's Andrew Simon talks about current Chicago Cubs OF, and former Smokies star, Sam Fuld on his contrasting hitting and defensive styles.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[August 24-30 League Notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090831&amp;content_id=6710972&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:49:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090831&amp;content_id=6710972&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending August 30.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending August 30.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin wins league award again]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090831&amp;content_id=6714608&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090831&amp;content_id=6714608&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin took home his second Southern League &quot;Hitter of the Week&quot; award during the month of August on Monday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin took home his second Southern League "Hitter of the Week" award during the month of August on Monday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview:  BayBears vs Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090827&amp;content_id=6650208&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090827&amp;content_id=6650208&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Smokies are in the midst of a three-way pennant race.  Their next foe is the Mobile BayBears.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Smokies are in the midst of a three-way pennant race.  Their next foe is the Mobile BayBears.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[August 17-23 League Notebook]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090824&amp;content_id=6590612&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090824&amp;content_id=6590612&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending August 23.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending August 23.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies put up 16 in Monday win]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090825&amp;content_id=6607394&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090825&amp;content_id=6607394&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies erupted for a team-high 16 runs Monday night in a Game 3 win over the Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies erupted for a team-high 16 runs Monday night in a Game 3 win over the Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon wins pitching award]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090824&amp;content_id=6591672&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090824&amp;content_id=6591672&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies starter Jeremy Papelbon was named Monday by the Southern League as the league&#39;s &quot;Pitcher of the Week,&quot; for the week ending August 23.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies starter Jeremy Papelbon was named Monday by the Southern League as the league's "Pitcher of the Week," for the week ending August 23.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon leads Smokies Sunday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090823&amp;content_id=6585852&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090823&amp;content_id=6585852&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Starter Jeremy Papelbon led the Tennessee Smokies to a 3-2 win over the Carolina Mudcats Sunday and a share of first place in the Southern League North Division.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Starter Jeremy Papelbon led the Tennessee Smokies to a 3-2 win over the Carolina Mudcats Sunday and a share of first place in the Southern League North Division.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fox's 4-for-4 day leads Cubs]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20090823&amp;content_id=6575466&amp;vkey=wrapup2005&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=away</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20090823&amp;content_id=6575466&amp;vkey=wrapup2005&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=away</guid><description><![CDATA[2007-08 Tennessee Smokies standout Jake Fox led the Chicago Cubs to a much-needed win Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2007-08 Tennessee Smokies standout Jake Fox led the Chicago Cubs to a much-needed win Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Downs moved out of ICU]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090819&amp;content_id=6512714&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tb</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090819&amp;content_id=6512714&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tb</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies reliever Darin Downs, now in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, was released from ICU in Birmingham following a line drive he took to the head earlier this week.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies reliever Darin Downs, now in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, was released from ICU in Birmingham following a line drive he took to the head earlier this week.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[August 9-15 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090817&amp;content_id=6467214&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090817&amp;content_id=6467214&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s Southern League Notebook, for week ending August 16.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week's Southern League Notebook, for week ending August 16.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Smokies vs. Lookouts]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090817&amp;content_id=6466472&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090817&amp;content_id=6466472&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies welcome the Chattanooga Lookouts into town for a very important five-game series this week at Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies welcome the Chattanooga Lookouts into town for a very important five-game series this week at Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Berg recalled by Cubs Thursday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090813&amp;content_id=6406344&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090813&amp;content_id=6406344&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former 2008 Smokies pitcher Justin Berg was recalled Thursday by the Chicago Cubs. It is his second stint this year with the Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former 2008 Smokies pitcher Justin Berg was recalled Thursday by the Chicago Cubs. It is his second stint this year with the Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies rebound to win Monday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090811&amp;content_id=6366226&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:29:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090811&amp;content_id=6366226&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies salvaged their final game on the road in Birmingham, defeating the Birmingham Barons Monday night, 11-4, at Regions Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies salvaged their final game on the road in Birmingham, defeating the Birmingham Barons Monday night, 11-4, at Regions Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies lose fourth straight, 3-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090810&amp;content_id=6347418&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090810&amp;content_id=6347418&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell for the fourth straight night to the Birmingham Barons down at Regions Park in Birmingham, Ala. on Sunday, 3-2.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell for the fourth straight night to the Birmingham Barons down at Regions Park in Birmingham, Ala. on Sunday, 3-2.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg working toward majors]]></title><link>http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cubs/2009-08-06-sandberg_N.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cubs/2009-08-06-sandberg_N.htm</guid><description><![CDATA[Beth Rucker of the Associated Press sits down with Tennessee Smokies manager Ryne Sandberg to talk about Sandberg&#39;s hopes of one day managing in the majors.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Beth Rucker of the Associated Press sits down with Tennessee Smokies manager Ryne Sandberg to talk about Sandberg's hopes of one day managing in the majors.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Beth Rucker</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sasser promoted to Tennessee]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090806&amp;content_id=6283020&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090806&amp;content_id=6283020&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies reliever Casey Lambert was promoted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, with Daytona Cubs pitcher Dustin Sasser being promoted to Tennessee.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies reliever Casey Lambert was promoted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, with Daytona Cubs pitcher Dustin Sasser being promoted to Tennessee.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Derek Krause/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Castro, Chirinos arrive Tuesday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090804&amp;content_id=6237512&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090804&amp;content_id=6237512&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Four players were involved in a series of roster moves today between the Double-A Tennessee Smokies and High-A Daytona Cubs.  Starlin Castro and Robinson Chirinos head to Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Four players were involved in a series of roster moves today between the Double-A Tennessee Smokies and High-A Daytona Cubs.  Starlin Castro and Robinson Chirinos head to Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin takes home league award]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090803&amp;content_id=6223414&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:06:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090803&amp;content_id=6223414&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin was named Monday by the Southern League as its &quot;Hitter of the Week&quot; for the week ending August 2.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies OF Tyler Colvin was named Monday by the Southern League as its "Hitter of the Week" for the week ending August 2.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin ties So. League record]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090802&amp;content_id=6214994&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090802&amp;content_id=6214994&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies outfielder Tyler Colvin tied the Southern League record for most consecutive hits (11) in Sunday afternoon&#39;s game against the Carolina Mudcats.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies outfielder Tyler Colvin tied the Southern League record for most consecutive hits (11) in Sunday afternoon's game against the Carolina Mudcats.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Soto to begin rehab assignment]]></title><link>http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/731_sotos_rehab_gorzelanny_upd.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/731_sotos_rehab_gorzelanny_upd.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is expected to start his rehab assignment with the Tennessee Smokies this Monday at Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is expected to start his rehab assignment with the Tennessee Smokies this Monday at Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies complete sweep Friday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090801&amp;content_id=6184492&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:52:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090801&amp;content_id=6184492&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies completed a five-game sweep of the Mobile BayBears Friday night at Hank Aaron Stadium, winning 5-4.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies completed a five-game sweep of the Mobile BayBears Friday night at Hank Aaron Stadium, winning 5-4.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Mudcats v. Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6154416&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6154416&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Here&#39;s the upcoming series preview between the Carolina Mudcats and the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's the upcoming series preview between the Carolina Mudcats and the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens/ Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies win fourth in a row]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6160552&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:35:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6160552&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Casey Coleman picked up his Southern League-leading 10th win Thursday night as the Tennessee Smokies beat the Mobile BayBears, 5-2, at Hank Aaron Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Casey Coleman picked up his Southern League-leading 10th win Thursday night as the Tennessee Smokies beat the Mobile BayBears, 5-2, at Hank Aaron Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hart part of trade with Pirates]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6154702&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6154702&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2007 Tennessee Smokies pitcher Kevin Hart was part of a 5-player trade Thursday between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2007 Tennessee Smokies pitcher Kevin Hart was part of a 5-player trade Thursday between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Atkins called up to Chicago]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090729&amp;content_id=6126728&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:36:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090729&amp;content_id=6126728&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies pitcher Mitch Atkins was called up to the majors Thursday by the Chicago Cubs, his first stint with a major league club.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies pitcher Mitch Atkins was called up to the majors Thursday by the Chicago Cubs, his first stint with a major league club.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Carpenter up, Jackson to Daytona]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6150154&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6150154&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[In a pair of roster moves Thursday, the Tennessee Smokies added RHP Chris Carpenter to their starting rotation.  RHP Jay Jackson was sent down to High-A Daytona.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a pair of roster moves Thursday, the Tennessee Smokies added RHP Chris Carpenter to their starting rotation.  RHP Jay Jackson was sent down to High-A Daytona.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies sweep doubleheader]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6146376&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6146376&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Smokies outscored Mobile 20-3 in the two seven inning games, as Tennessee sweeps their first doubleheader of 2009. Welington Castillo, Jonathan Mota, and Ty Wright all hit three run homers during the night. 
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<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Maestri rejoins team from Iowa]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6146410&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090730&amp;content_id=6146410&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Maestri returns to the Smokies after going 3-1 with a 3.30 ERA in relief for the team in 2009.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Maestri returns to the Smokies after going 3-1 with a 3.30 ERA in relief for the team in 2009.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs' Patton to rehab with team]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090722&amp;content_id=6000314&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090722&amp;content_id=6000314&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs reliever David Patton will be making a rehab start for the Tennessee Smokies tonight against the Mississippi Braves at Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs reliever David Patton will be making a rehab start for the Tennessee Smokies tonight against the Mississippi Braves at Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Braves vs. Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090720&amp;content_id=5959564&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090720&amp;content_id=5959564&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies prepare to face the Mississippi Braves in a five-game homestand starting this Tuesday night. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies prepare to face the Mississippi Braves in a five-game homestand starting this Tuesday night. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall in Sunday finale]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090720&amp;content_id=5954252&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090720&amp;content_id=5954252&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies were unable to hold onto an early four-run lead in Sunday&#39;s series finale with the Jacksonville Suns, falling 7-5 at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies were unable to hold onto an early four-run lead in Sunday's series finale with the Jacksonville Suns, falling 7-5 at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs ink closer Ryan Thursday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090716&amp;content_id=5896370&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090716&amp;content_id=5896370&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs signed former Toronto Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan to a minor league contract Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs signed former Toronto Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan to a minor league contract Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies hammer the Suns, 9-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090717&amp;content_id=5904134&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:46:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090717&amp;content_id=5904134&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies put up nine unanswered runs in a 9-2 win Thursday night over the Jacksonville Suns at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies put up nine unanswered runs in a 9-2 win Thursday night over the Jacksonville Suns at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Darren Headrick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Adduci powers Smokies to win]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090716&amp;content_id=5890674&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:29:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090716&amp;content_id=5890674&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies opened up their unofficial start to the season&#39;s second half with a win Wednesday night in Jacksonville, Fla. over the Jacksonville Suns.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies opened up their unofficial start to the season's second half with a win Wednesday night in Jacksonville, Fla. over the Jacksonville Suns.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Darren Headrick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon returns to Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090715&amp;content_id=5886550&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090715&amp;content_id=5886550&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Jeremy Papelbon returned to the Smokies Wednesday from Triple-A Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pitcher Jeremy Papelbon returned to the Smokies Wednesday from Triple-A Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[North dominates in win Monday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090714&amp;content_id=5868486&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:28:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090714&amp;content_id=5868486&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[The North dominated the South in this year&#39;s Southern League All-Star Game Monday night, 7-0, at Regions Park in Birmingham, Ala.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The North dominated the South in this year's Southern League All-Star Game Monday night, 7-0, at Regions Park in Birmingham, Ala.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[World reigns in Futures Game]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090712&amp;content_id=5851078&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:06:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090712&amp;content_id=5851078&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[The World team defeated the U.S. team Sunday evening in the 2009 Futures Game in St. Louis, Mo., 7-5.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The World team defeated the U.S. team Sunday evening in the 2009 Futures Game in St. Louis, Mo., 7-5.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[SL All-Star Game preview]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090710&amp;content_id=5804512&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090710&amp;content_id=5804512&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[The best of the Southern League will square off Monday in the 2009 Southern League All-Star Game in Birmingham, Ala.  Check out the game&#39;s preview.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The best of the Southern League will square off Monday in the 2009 Southern League All-Star Game in Birmingham, Ala.  Check out the game's preview.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall again to Biscuits]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090710&amp;content_id=5799218&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090710&amp;content_id=5799218&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Montgomery Biscuits in Game 2 of their four-game series Thursday night at Smokies Park, 6-3.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Montgomery Biscuits in Game 2 of their four-game series Thursday night at Smokies Park, 6-3.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[June 29-July 5 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&amp;content_id=5723584&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&amp;content_id=5723584&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League notebook, for the week ending July 5.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League notebook, for the week ending July 5.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon returns to Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&amp;content_id=5770112&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:36:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&amp;content_id=5770112&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Reliever Jeremy Papelbon rejoined the Tennessee Smokies on Thursday after spending two          days with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reliever Jeremy Papelbon rejoined the Tennessee Smokies on Thursday after spending two          days with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon heads to Triple-A]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5740634&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:06:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5740634&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies pitcher Jeremy Papelbon was promoted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies pitcher Jeremy Papelbon was promoted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens/ Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies shutout in Carolina]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5744528&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5744528&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Carolina Mudcats Tuesday afternoon at Five County Stadium, 6-0, to split a four-game series with the Mudcats.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Carolina Mudcats Tuesday afternoon at Five County Stadium, 6-0, to split a four-game series with the Mudcats.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Darren Headrick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Thomas added to All-Star roster]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5740122&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5740122&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies 2B Tony Thomas will be joining five of his teammates in Birmingham, Ala. next Monday for the Southern League All-Star Game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies 2B Tony Thomas will be joining five of his teammates in Birmingham, Ala. next Monday for the Southern League All-Star Game.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Biscuits vs. Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5739532&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5739532&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee and Montgomery battle it out this week at Smokies Park.  Here&#39;s who to be looking out for this week at the ballpark!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee and Montgomery battle it out this week at Smokies Park.  Here's who to be looking out for this week at the ballpark!]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens/ Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg sits, Smokies fall 8-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5739384&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&amp;content_id=5739384&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Without the services of manager Ryne Sandberg, who served the first of a three-game suspension Monday night, the Tennessee Smokies fell to the Carolina Mudcats, 8-1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Without the services of manager Ryne Sandberg, who served the first of a three-game suspension Monday night, the Tennessee Smokies fell to the Carolina Mudcats, 8-1.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Darren Headrick/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barney is a winner at all levels]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jul/05/barney-winner-at-all-levels-has-moved-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jul/05/barney-winner-at-all-levels-has-moved-up/</guid><description><![CDATA[Smokies beat writer Nick Gates of the Knoxville News Sentinel sat down with former Smokies SS Darwin Barney about his winning ways, which led to Barney&#39;s recent promotion to Triple-A Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Smokies beat writer Nick Gates of the Knoxville News Sentinel sat down with former Smokies SS Darwin Barney about his winning ways, which led to Barney's recent promotion to Triple-A Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Nick Gates</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies take weekend games]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&amp;content_id=5722432&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&amp;content_id=5722432&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies took the first two games on the road this weekend against the Carolina Mudcats, winning 7-4 on Saturday and 6-0 on Sunday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies took the first two games on the road this weekend against the Carolina Mudcats, winning 7-4 on Saturday and 6-0 on Sunday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon talks about big brother]]></title><link>http://www.wate.com/Global/category.asp?C=367&amp;nav=menu7_4</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.wate.com/Global/category.asp?C=367&amp;nav=menu7_4</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies pitcher Jeremy Papelbon sits down with Mark Nagi of WATE-TV here in Knoxville to talk about his time with the Smokies and his big bro, Jonathan.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies pitcher Jeremy Papelbon sits down with Mark Nagi of WATE-TV here in Knoxville to talk about his time with the Smokies and his big bro, Jonathan.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lalli: Better than a rough draft]]></title><link>http://www.volunteertv.com/sports/headlines/49775217.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.volunteertv.com/sports/headlines/49775217.html</guid><description><![CDATA[WVLT-TV here in Knoxville sits down with Blake Lalli on his selection to the Southern League North All-Star starting lineup and his one-of-a-kind work ethic.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[WVLT-TV here in Knoxville sits down with Blake Lalli on his selection to the Southern League North All-Star starting lineup and his one-of-a-kind work ethic.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Samardzija recalled by Cubs]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&amp;content_id=5618904&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&amp;content_id=5618904&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies starter Jeff Samardzija was recalled by the Chicago Cubs Tuesday from Triple-A Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies starter Jeff Samardzija was recalled by the Chicago Cubs Tuesday from Triple-A Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cashner sent up, Barney to Iowa]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5637468&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&amp;content_id=5637468&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday, including the promotion of SS Darwin Barney to Triple-A Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday, including the promotion of SS Darwin Barney to Triple-A Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fuld called back up to Wrigley]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&amp;content_id=5600710&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&amp;content_id=5600710&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2007 Tennessee Smokies outfielder Sam Fuld was called up by the Chicago Cubs Monday afternoon.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2007 Tennessee Smokies outfielder Sam Fuld was called up by the Chicago Cubs Monday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Stars vs. Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5528716&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5528716&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Your Tennessee Smokies return home this Sunday for a six-game homestand against the Huntsville Stars. Find out who you need to be watching for next week. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Your Tennessee Smokies return home this Sunday for a six-game homestand against the Huntsville Stars. Find out who you need to be watching for next week. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth Neutens/ Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Gaub promoted, Blackford returns]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5531198&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5531198&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves Thursday afternoon.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves Thursday afternoon.  ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Duo named to MLB Futures Game]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090624&amp;content_id=5504758&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090624&amp;content_id=5504758&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs star prospects Josh Vitters and Starlin Castro were named Thursday to the MLB Futures Game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs star prospects Josh Vitters and Starlin Castro were named Thursday to the MLB Futures Game.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[June 15-21 League notebook]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090622&amp;content_id=5467788&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090622&amp;content_id=5467788&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending June 21.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending June 21.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies shutout Biscuits, 6-0]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5520528&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:32:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090625&amp;content_id=5520528&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies picked up their second win in three games this week against the Montgomery Biscuits, shutting out the Biscuits, 6-0, Wednesday night in Montgomery.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies picked up their second win in three games this week against the Montgomery Biscuits, shutting out the Biscuits, 6-0, Wednesday night in Montgomery.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Flashback: The Sandberg Game]]></title><link>http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4281359</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4281359</guid><description><![CDATA[Ryne Sandberg and Bruce Sutter were guests Tuesday on &quot;The Waddle and Silvy Show&quot; on ESPN 1000 Chicago to talk about that historic game 25 years ago today.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ryne Sandberg and Bruce Sutter were guests Tuesday on "The Waddle and Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000 Chicago to talk about that historic game 25 years ago today.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies pitch shutout Monday ]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090623&amp;content_id=5478410&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090623&amp;content_id=5478410&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies started off their season&#39;s second half strong, holding the Montgomery Biscuits to four hits in 2-0 shutout win over the Biscuits on the road Monday night.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies started off their season's second half strong, holding the Montgomery Biscuits to four hits in 2-0 shutout win over the Biscuits on the road Monday night.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Switch pays off for Cubs' Chirinos]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5437370&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5437370&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies infielder Robinson Chirinos, now with the Daytona Cubs, talks about his position switch to catcher and his success so far in 2009.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Tennessee Smokies infielder Robinson Chirinos, now with the Daytona Cubs, talks about his position switch to catcher and his success so far in 2009.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Castro steals FSL show Saturday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5441262&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:27:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090620&amp;content_id=5441262&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs prospect, and current Daytona Cubs infielder Starlin Castro dominated in this weekend&#39;s Florida State League All-Star Game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs prospect, and current Daytona Cubs infielder Starlin Castro dominated in this weekend's Florida State League All-Star Game.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hart recalled by Cubs Sunday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5449278&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090621&amp;content_id=5449278&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former 2007 Smokies pitcher Kevin Hart was recalled Sunday by the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former 2007 Smokies pitcher Kevin Hart was recalled Sunday by the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fox recalled by Cubs Tuesday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090616&amp;content_id=5354278&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:34:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090616&amp;content_id=5354278&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Smokies player Jake Fox was called back up to Chicago Tuesday afternoon by the Cubs, his second stint in the Windy City this year.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Smokies player Jake Fox was called back up to Chicago Tuesday afternoon by the Cubs, his second stint in the Windy City this year.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs Inbox: Bump Soriano?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5338944&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5338944&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs&#39; beat writer Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans&#39; questions in this week&#39;s Cubs Inbox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs' beat writer Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans' questions in this week's Cubs Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[June 8-14 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5342972&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090615&amp;content_id=5342972&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League notebook, for the week ending June 14.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relive the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League notebook, for the week ending June 14.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Roster moves announced Sunday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5334976&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5334976&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies made a series of roster moves on Sunday, among them the activation of pitcher Jay Jackson and adding Doug Deeds.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies made a series of roster moves on Sunday, among them the activation of pitcher Jay Jackson and adding Doug Deeds.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies rally to win Saturday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5317760&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:58:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&amp;content_id=5317760&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies rallied Saturday night for a 6-5 win over the Mobile BayBears at Hank Aaron Stadium.  The win is the Smokies&#39; seventh in eight games.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies rallied Saturday night for a 6-5 win over the Mobile BayBears at Hank Aaron Stadium.  The win is the Smokies' seventh in eight games.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies roll to 5-3 win Friday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090613&amp;content_id=5306482&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090613&amp;content_id=5306482&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies rode the arm of starter Casey Coleman Friday night, tying their series with the Mobile BayBears at one with a 5-3 win.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies rode the arm of starter Casey Coleman Friday night, tying their series with the Mobile BayBears at one with a 5-3 win.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Win streak snapped Thursday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090612&amp;content_id=5285638&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090612&amp;content_id=5285638&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies&#39; five-game win streak was snapped Thursday night in Mobile, as the Smokies fell on the road to the BayBears, 4-1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies' five-game win streak was snapped Thursday night in Mobile, as the Smokies fell on the road to the BayBears, 4-1.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[June 1-7 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090608&amp;content_id=5209324&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090608&amp;content_id=5209324&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending June 7.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending June 7.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs draft CF Jackson in Rd. 1]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090609&amp;content_id=5228958&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090609&amp;content_id=5228958&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[With their first pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the Chicago Cubs selected UC Berkeley CF Brett Jackson at No. 31.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With their first pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the Chicago Cubs selected UC Berkeley CF Brett Jackson at No. 31.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies' Mota holding his own]]></title><link>http://www.knoxfocus.com/fullpaper.pdf</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:01:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxfocus.com/fullpaper.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[The Smokies Radio Network&#39;s Roger Hoover sits down with Smokies infielder Jonathan Mota for a feature story in this week&#39;s Knoxville Focus (page 9).
]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Smokies Radio Network's Roger Hoover sits down with Smokies infielder Jonathan Mota for a feature story in this week's Knoxville Focus (page 9).
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<dc:creator>Roger Hoover</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Jackson buoyed by sister's love]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/07/all-that-jaz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/07/all-that-jaz/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nick Gates of the Knoxville News Sentinel sits down with Smokies starting pitcher Jay Jackson to talk about the Smokies, this season and one very special sister.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nick Gates of the Knoxville News Sentinel sits down with Smokies starting pitcher Jay Jackson to talk about the Smokies, this season and one very special sister.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Nick Gates</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs looking for depth in draft]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5157212&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&amp;content_id=5157212&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[As the 2009 MLB Draft nears, Carrie Muskat with MLB.com takes a look at the Chicago Cubs&#39; strategy with their selection process.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As the 2009 MLB Draft nears, Carrie Muskat with MLB.com takes a look at the Chicago Cubs' strategy with their selection process.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Chattanooga Lookouts]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090604&amp;content_id=5146188&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:42:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090604&amp;content_id=5146188&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chattanooga Lookouts head into Smokies Park for a five-game series with the Tennessee Smokies starting this Friday, June 5.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chattanooga Lookouts head into Smokies Park for a five-game series with the Tennessee Smokies starting this Friday, June 5.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Ryan Beatty/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall to Mudcats, 4-3]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090603&amp;content_id=5134722&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090603&amp;content_id=5134722&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell victim to the Carolina Mudcats for a second straight night on a walk-off home run, losing 4-3 at Five County Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell victim to the Carolina Mudcats for a second straight night on a walk-off home run, losing 4-3 at Five County Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[May 25-31 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090601&amp;content_id=5087306&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:14:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090601&amp;content_id=5087306&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check on the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending May 31.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check on the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week ending May 31.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin added, Jackson to DL]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090602&amp;content_id=5105620&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090602&amp;content_id=5105620&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies added OF Tyler Colvin to the team roster Sunday, moving starter Jay Jackson to the DL with a bruised right leg.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies added OF Tyler Colvin to the team roster Sunday, moving starter Jay Jackson to the DL with a bruised right leg.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall again to Mudcats]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090602&amp;content_id=5102258&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090602&amp;content_id=5102258&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Smokies losing streak hits nine as Tennessee falls, 9-2, to the Carolina Mudcats Monday night at Five County Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Smokies losing streak hits nine as Tennessee falls, 9-2, to the Carolina Mudcats Monday night at Five County Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Carolina pounds Smokies, 10-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090601&amp;content_id=5084070&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090601&amp;content_id=5084070&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies&#39; losing streak reached eight games on Sunday in a 10-2 loss to the Carolina Mudcats.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies' losing streak reached eight games on Sunday in a 10-2 loss to the Carolina Mudcats.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Series of moves made on Friday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090530&amp;content_id=5044432&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 09:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090530&amp;content_id=5044432&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Friday involving a total of six pitchers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Friday involving a total of six pitchers.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Clevenger moved up to AAA-Iowa]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090527&amp;content_id=4989544&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 15:36:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090527&amp;content_id=4989544&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Wednesday that C Steve Clevenger was promoted to AAA-Iowa, with C Mark Reed moved up from High-A Daytona.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Wednesday that C Steve Clevenger was promoted to AAA-Iowa, with C Mark Reed moved up from High-A Daytona.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[May 18-24 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090525&amp;content_id=4944132&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 12:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090525&amp;content_id=4944132&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with the latest edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week of May 18-24.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League with the latest edition of the Southern League Notebook, for the week of May 18-24.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fox recalled to Cubs Wednesday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090527&amp;content_id=4985214&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 12:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090527&amp;content_id=4985214&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies slugger Jake Fox was recalled by the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, as part of a series of player moves by the team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies slugger Jake Fox was recalled by the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, as part of a series of player moves by the team.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smith named "Hitter of the Week"]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090526&amp;content_id=4964338&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 17:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090526&amp;content_id=4964338&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies third baseman Marquez Smith was named Tuesday the Southern League&#39;s Hitter of the Week, for the week ending May 24.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies third baseman Marquez Smith was named Tuesday the Southern League's Hitter of the Week, for the week ending May 24.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Latest edition of Southern Bases]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/documents/2009/05/22/4884042/1/Vol_15_Issue_3_Web.pdf</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 21:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/documents/2009/05/22/4884042/1/Vol_15_Issue_3_Web.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Get all the latest on the 10 teams in the Southern League with the latest edition of Southern Bases.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get all the latest on the 10 teams in the Southern League with the latest edition of Southern Bases.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Vitters takes home POW award]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090525&amp;content_id=4940166&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 21:29:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090525&amp;content_id=4940166&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs top prospect Josh Vitters took home this week&#39;s Midwest League Player of the Week honors (for the week ending May 24).]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs top prospect Josh Vitters took home this week's Midwest League Player of the Week honors (for the week ending May 24).]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Smokies vs. Stars]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090525&amp;content_id=4953464&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 21:01:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090525&amp;content_id=4953464&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Huntsville Stars head into Smokies Park for a very important five-night, eight-game series here at Smokies Park starting May 26.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Huntsville Stars head into Smokies Park for a very important five-night, eight-game series here at Smokies Park starting May 26.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon/Ryan Beatty</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Robnett promoted, Estrada returns]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090521&amp;content_id=4857988&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090521&amp;content_id=4857988&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Thursday the promotion of OF Richie Robnett to Triple-A Iowa, with P Jesse Estrade headed to Tennessee.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Thursday the promotion of OF Richie Robnett to Triple-A Iowa, with P Jesse Estrade headed to Tennessee.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies win Wednesday finale]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090520&amp;content_id=4837000&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 14:48:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090520&amp;content_id=4837000&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies took the final game of a five-game series with the Chattanooga Lookouts, winning 2-0 Wednesday afternoon at AT&amp;amp;T Field in Chattanooga.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies took the final game of a five-game series with the Chattanooga Lookouts, winning 2-0 Wednesday afternoon at AT&amp;T Field in Chattanooga.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mick Gillispie/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[May 30 start time moved up]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090519&amp;content_id=4816408&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 17:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090519&amp;content_id=4816408&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Monday a start time change to their May 30 home series finale against the Huntsville Stars.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced Monday a start time change to their May 30 home series finale against the Huntsville Stars.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[May 11-17 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090518&amp;content_id=586980&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 13:24:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090518&amp;content_id=586980&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Recap the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook (week ending May 17).]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Recap the week that was in the Southern League with this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook (week ending May 17).]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies, Lookouts split Monday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090519&amp;content_id=587574&amp;vkey=news_t498&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t498</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 09:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090519&amp;content_id=587574&amp;vkey=news_t498&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t498</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies and Chattanooga Lookouts split a doubleheader on Monday, with Tennessee winning Game 1, 8-7, and Chattanooga winning Game 2, 5-4.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies and Chattanooga Lookouts split a doubleheader on Monday, with Tennessee winning Game 1, 8-7, and Chattanooga winning Game 2, 5-4.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon on DL; Muyco sent up]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090518&amp;content_id=587234&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 16:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090518&amp;content_id=587234&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Two player moves were announced Monday by the Tennessee Smokies.  Jeremy Papelbon was placed on the DL and Jake Muyco was promoted from High-A Daytona.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two player moves were announced Monday by the Tennessee Smokies.  Jeremy Papelbon was placed on the DL and Jake Muyco was promoted from High-A Daytona.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs minor league round-up]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/team_index.jsp?c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/team_index.jsp?c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Stay up-to-date with all the action taking place in Iowa, Daytona, Peoria and Boise with the Cubs&#39; minor league system round-up!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stay up-to-date with all the action taking place in Iowa, Daytona, Peoria and Boise with the Cubs' minor league system round-up!]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rain postpones Saturday's game]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090516&amp;content_id=586283&amp;vkey=news_t498&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t498</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090516&amp;content_id=586283&amp;vkey=news_t498&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t498</guid><description><![CDATA[Saturday&#39;s game between the Tennessee Smokies and Chattanooga Lookouts in Chattanooga, Tenn. was postponed due to rain.  It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Monday, May 18.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Saturday's game between the Tennessee Smokies and Chattanooga Lookouts in Chattanooga, Tenn. was postponed due to rain.  It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Monday, May 18.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Home doubleheaders announced]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090512&amp;content_id=583512&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 16:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090512&amp;content_id=583512&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced today four doubleheader dates as part of the team&#39;s 10-day homestand at Smokies Park starting May 21.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced today four doubleheader dates as part of the team's 10-day homestand at Smokies Park starting May 21.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[May 4-May 10 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090511&amp;content_id=582564&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090511&amp;content_id=582564&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League Notebook, highlighting the week that was around the Southern League (week ending May 10).]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out this week's edition of the Southern League Notebook, highlighting the week that was around the Southern League (week ending May 10).]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Team featured in Southern Bases]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/documents/2009/05/06/578983/1/Vol_10_Issue_2_Web.pdf</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 18:27:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/documents/2009/05/06/578983/1/Vol_10_Issue_2_Web.pdf</guid><description><![CDATA[Smokies Park is front and center in this week&#39;s edition of the Southern League&#39;s Southern Bases.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Smokies Park is front and center in this week's edition of the Southern League's Southern Bases.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Parker, Reynolds head to Iowa]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090511&amp;content_id=582823&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090511&amp;content_id=582823&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Monday, including Smokies&#39; Blake Parker and Kyle Reynolds being promoted to AAA-Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Monday, including Smokies' Blake Parker and Kyle Reynolds being promoted to AAA-Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall 2-1 Friday night]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090509&amp;content_id=581377&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 10:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090509&amp;content_id=581377&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Misssissippi Braves, 2-1, Friday night at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Misssissippi Braves, 2-1, Friday night at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies, Braves split Thursday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090508&amp;content_id=580543&amp;vkey=news_t430&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t430</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090508&amp;content_id=580543&amp;vkey=news_t430&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t430</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies and Mississippi Braves split an evening doubleheader Thursday night in Pearl, Miss.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies and Mississippi Braves split an evening doubleheader Thursday night in Pearl, Miss.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Smokies vs. D-Jaxx]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=579510&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 18:14:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=579510&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Get your preview of the upcoming Tennessee Smokies vs. West Tenn Diamond Jaxx series starting Monday, May 11, at Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get your preview of the upcoming Tennessee Smokies vs. West Tenn Diamond Jaxx series starting Monday, May 11, at Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[April 27-May 3 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090504&amp;content_id=576059&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 17:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090504&amp;content_id=576059&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Get all the details on the week that was in the Southern League with this week&#39;s issue of the Southern League Notebook (for the week ending May 3).]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get all the details on the week that was in the Southern League with this week's issue of the Southern League Notebook (for the week ending May 3).]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies rained out Wednesday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=579284&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=579284&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Wednesday&#39;s day game between the Tennessee Smokies and Mississippi Braves in Pearl, Miss. has been postponed due to rain.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wednesday's day game between the Tennessee Smokies and Mississippi Braves in Pearl, Miss. has been postponed due to rain.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Blackford joins team from Mesa]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=579260&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 13:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=579260&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday.  Todd Blackford joins the team from Mesa, with Vince Perkins being promoted to Iowa.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday.  Todd Blackford joins the team from Mesa, with Vince Perkins being promoted to Iowa.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall to Braves, 8-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=578860&amp;vkey=news_t430&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t430</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 01:14:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090506&amp;content_id=578860&amp;vkey=news_t430&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t430</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Mississippi Braves in the teams&#39; series opener Tuesday night, 8-1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Mississippi Braves in the teams' series opener Tuesday night, 8-1.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies edge Stars Monday, 3-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090504&amp;content_id=576633&amp;vkey=news_t559&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t559</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:49:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090504&amp;content_id=576633&amp;vkey=news_t559&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t559</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies and Huntsville Stars were able to get in one of two games Monday night, with the Smokies edging the Stars, 3-2, in Game 1 of the scheduled doubleheader.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies and Huntsville Stars were able to get in one of two games Monday night, with the Smokies edging the Stars, 3-2, in Game 1 of the scheduled doubleheader.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rain postpones weekend games]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090503&amp;content_id=575700&amp;vkey=news_t559&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t559</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090503&amp;content_id=575700&amp;vkey=news_t559&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t559</guid><description><![CDATA[Games 2-4 of the five-game series between the Tennessee Smokies and Huntsville Stars have been postponed due to rain.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Games 2-4 of the five-game series between the Tennessee Smokies and Huntsville Stars have been postponed due to rain.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies outlast Stars, 7-6]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090501&amp;content_id=574610&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 09:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090501&amp;content_id=574610&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies opened up their 10-game road trip with a win over the Huntsville Stars Thursday night, 7-6.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies opened up their 10-game road trip with a win over the Huntsville Stars Thursday night, 7-6.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Roster moves outlined Thursday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090430&amp;content_id=574014&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:31:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090430&amp;content_id=574014&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a set of roster moves on Thursday, sending Matt Camp to Triple-A Iowa and acquiring Marquez Smith from High-A Daytona.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies announced a set of roster moves on Thursday, sending Matt Camp to Triple-A Iowa and acquiring Marquez Smith from High-A Daytona.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs Inbox: Lee's injury issues]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090428&amp;content_id=4464866&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090428&amp;content_id=4464866&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out the latest and greatest with the Chicago Cubs through their weekly &#39;Cubs Inbox.&#39;]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out the latest and greatest with the Chicago Cubs through their weekly 'Cubs Inbox.']]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[April 20-26 League notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090427&amp;content_id=571731&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090427&amp;content_id=571731&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League, for the week ending April 26.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the week that was in the Southern League, for the week ending April 26.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[I-Cubs' Fox continues dominance]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/team_index.jsp?c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:21:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/team_index.jsp?c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies OF Jake Fox has been on a tear to start the 2009 season, as a member of the Cubs Triple-A squad, the Iowa Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennessee Smokies OF Jake Fox has been on a tear to start the 2009 season, as a member of the Cubs Triple-A squad, the Iowa Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Late rally boosts Smokies, 4-3]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090426&amp;content_id=571102&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090426&amp;content_id=571102&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies used a three-run seventh inning to beat rival Carolina Mudcats, 4-3, at Smokies Park Sunday afternoon in front 2,892 fans.  LF Ty Wright led the Smokies&#39; offense going 2-2 on the day and driving in the game-winning RBI.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies used a three-run seventh inning to beat rival Carolina Mudcats, 4-3, at Smokies Park Sunday afternoon in front 2,892 fans.  LF Ty Wright led the Smokies' offense going 2-2 on the day and driving in the game-winning RBI.  ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon/Adam Kline</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A team effort in 5-0 win Saturday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090426&amp;content_id=570773&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090426&amp;content_id=570773&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[A combination of 12 hits and stellar pitching propel the Tennessee Smokies to a 5-0 victory over the Carolina Mudcats at Smokies Park in front of 6,143.  Fans came in droves, and were treated to six scoreless innings tossed by Smokies&#39; starter Casey Lambert.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A combination of 12 hits and stellar pitching propel the Tennessee Smokies to a 5-0 victory over the Carolina Mudcats at Smokies Park in front of 6,143.  Fans came in droves, and were treated to six scoreless innings tossed by Smokies' starter Casey Lambert.  ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline/Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Diamond Jaxx swamp the Smokies, 9-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090425&amp;content_id=570654&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090425&amp;content_id=570654&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx scored runs in six of the eight innings to out distance the Smokies 9-2, Friday night at Pringles Park.  Despite the loss the Smokies won the series three games to two, giving them their first series win of the series.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx scored runs in six of the eight innings to out distance the Smokies 9-2, Friday night at Pringles Park.  Despite the loss the Smokies won the series three games to two, giving them their first series win of the series.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline/Mick Gillispie</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs recall Jeff Samardzija]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090423&amp;content_id=4394704&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:32:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090423&amp;content_id=4394704&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Thomas leads Smokies Thursday, 6-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090424&amp;content_id=570035&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090424&amp;content_id=570035&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies won game four on Thursday night 6-2 at West Tenn.  With the win the Smokies guarantee themselves their first series victory of the season, and hold onto first place in the Southern League North by a half game over Huntsville.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies won game four on Thursday night 6-2 at West Tenn.  With the win the Smokies guarantee themselves their first series victory of the season, and hold onto first place in the Southern League North by a half game over Huntsville.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Diamond Jaxx avoid sweep, take down Smokies 7-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090423&amp;content_id=569471&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090423&amp;content_id=569471&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx 7-2 at Pringles Park Wednesday afternoon in front of 1,294 fans.  The loss drops the Smokies&#39; record to 6-6 on the young season, and the win stops the Diamond Jaxx&#39; losing streak at seven.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx 7-2 at Pringles Park Wednesday afternoon in front of 1,294 fans.  The loss drops the Smokies' record to 6-6 on the young season, and the win stops the Diamond Jaxx' losing streak at seven.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline/Mick Gillispie</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Clevenger homerun lifts Tennessee 8-7]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090422&amp;content_id=568177&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090422&amp;content_id=568177&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[For the second straight night the Tennessee Smokies rallied from behind to hand West Tenn an 8-7 loss.  The Diamond Jaxx have lost seven straight while the Smokies are now leading the Southern League North by a half game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the second straight night the Tennessee Smokies rallied from behind to hand West Tenn an 8-7 loss.  The Diamond Jaxx have lost seven straight while the Smokies are now leading the Southern League North by a half game.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Southern League Notebook]]></title><link>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090420&amp;content_id=566752&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://southern.league.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090420&amp;content_id=566752&amp;vkey=news_l111&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=l111</guid><description><![CDATA[Check out the week that was for your Smokies and the rest of the teams in the Southern League (week ending April 19).]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the week that was for your Smokies and the rest of the teams in the Southern League (week ending April 19).]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Mudcats vs. Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090421&amp;content_id=567479&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:06:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090421&amp;content_id=567479&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Your Tennessee Smokies return home to Smokies Park on Saturday, April 25 to take on divisional rival Carolina Mudcats, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Your Tennessee Smokies return home to Smokies Park on Saturday, April 25 to take on divisional rival Carolina Mudcats, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.  ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies take opener, 4-3]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090421&amp;content_id=567433&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090421&amp;content_id=567433&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies handed the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx their sixth straight loss Monday night winning 4-3 at Pringles Park in front of 4,107 fans]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies handed the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx their sixth straight loss Monday night winning 4-3 at Pringles Park in front of 4,107 fans]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline/Mick Gillispie</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sunday's Smokies game cancelled]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090419&amp;content_id=565900&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090419&amp;content_id=565900&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather, Sunday afternoon&#39;s Tennessee Smokies game against the Birmingham Barons has been cancelled.  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather, Sunday afternoon's Tennessee Smokies game against the Birmingham Barons has been cancelled.  ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Kline</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Coleman dominates in 9-0 win]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090417&amp;content_id=565348&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090417&amp;content_id=565348&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies starter Casey Coleman was dominant Friday night in a 9-0 Smokies win over the Birmingham Barons.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies starter Casey Coleman was dominant Friday night in a 9-0 Smokies win over the Birmingham Barons.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Duo leads Smokies Thursday, 4-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090416&amp;content_id=564395&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090416&amp;content_id=564395&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies picked up their first home win of the young season Thursday night, 4-2, over the Birmingham Barons.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies picked up their first home win of the young season Thursday night, 4-2, over the Birmingham Barons.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall in home opener, 6-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090415&amp;content_id=563838&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:49:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090415&amp;content_id=563838&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell in their home opener Wednesday night, 6-2, to the Birmingham Barons at Smokies Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell in their home opener Wednesday night, 6-2, to the Birmingham Barons at Smokies Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Barons vs. Smokies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090414&amp;content_id=562731&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090414&amp;content_id=562731&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons head to Smokies Park this week for a five-game series with your Tennessee Smokies]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Birmingham Barons head to Smokies Park this week for a five-game series with your Tennessee Smokies]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon/Adam Kline</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bats silent in 2-0 loss Monday]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090413&amp;content_id=561694&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090413&amp;content_id=561694&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell in Monday&#39;s series finale to the Jacksonville Suns, 2-0, at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell in Monday's series finale to the Jacksonville Suns, 2-0, at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Suns jump all over Smokies, 8-1]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090412&amp;content_id=561257&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090412&amp;content_id=561257&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies lost 8-1 Sunday to the Jacksonville Suns Sunday at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies lost 8-1 Sunday to the Jacksonville Suns Sunday at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs Inbox: Samardzija and more]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090409&amp;content_id=4199292&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:54:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090409&amp;content_id=4199292&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pitching shuts down Suns, 6-2]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090412&amp;content_id=561139&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090412&amp;content_id=561139&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies took down the Jacksonville Suns, 6-2, Saturday night at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies took down the Jacksonville Suns, 6-2, Saturday night at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Thomas, Smokies beat Suns, 10-3]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090411&amp;content_id=560614&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090411&amp;content_id=560614&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies picked up their first win of the year in a 10-3 rout of the Jacksonville Suns Friday night in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies picked up their first win of the year in a 10-3 rout of the Jacksonville Suns Friday night in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Rennie Leon</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies fall in opener, 7-4]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090409&amp;content_id=558558&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090409&amp;content_id=558558&amp;vkey=news_t553&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;sid=t553</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Jacksonville Suns, 7-4, in the team&#39;s 2009 opener at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies fell to the Jacksonville Suns, 7-4, in the team's 2009 opener at the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Surveying some top Tenn. talent]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090408&amp;content_id=4167902&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090408&amp;content_id=4167902&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Players look to continue to win]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/apr/07/smokies-try-to-bring-winning-to-double-a/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/apr/07/smokies-try-to-bring-winning-to-double-a/</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs all about business in 2009]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090401&amp;content_id=4105592&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090401&amp;content_id=4105592&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Smokies' roster taking shape]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/mar/29/smokies-roster-starting-to-take-shape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/mar/29/smokies-roster-starting-to-take-shape/</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies&#39; double-play combination of second baseman Tony Thomas and shortstop Darwin Barney are winners with championship rings to prove it.

]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tennessee Smokies' double-play combination of second baseman Tony Thomas and shortstop Darwin Barney are winners with championship rings to prove it.

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<item><title><![CDATA[Fox, Fuld among Cubs' roster cuts]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090324&amp;content_id=4059916&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090324&amp;content_id=4059916&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former 2007 &amp;amp; 2008 Smokies Jake Fox and Sam Fuld were among the Cubs&#39; roster cuts on Monday, bringing the team&#39;s roster down to 37 players.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former 2007 &amp; 2008 Smokies Jake Fox and Sam Fuld were among the Cubs' roster cuts on Monday, bringing the team's roster down to 37 players.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg finds joy as skipper]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=3966386&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=3966386&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[10 Cubs prospects to watch]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=3969782&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:22:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=3969782&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Samardzija toils in loss Monday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090316&amp;content_id=3998588&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:18:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090316&amp;content_id=3998588&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Atkins among nine roster cuts]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090317&amp;content_id=4005280&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090317&amp;content_id=4005280&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Smokies standout Mitch Atkins was among a handful cut from the Cubs&#39; spring training roster this week.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Smokies standout Mitch Atkins was among a handful cut from the Cubs' spring training roster this week.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs trim two from spring roster]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090318&amp;content_id=4012978&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090318&amp;content_id=4012978&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Smokies pitcher Esmailin Caridad was one of two Cubs pitchers sent down to the minors on Wednesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Smokies pitcher Esmailin Caridad was one of two Cubs pitchers sent down to the minors on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded>
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