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<item><title><![CDATA[Shortstop top priority for Smokies]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/mar/14/shortstop-top-priority-for-smokies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:52:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/mar/14/shortstop-top-priority-for-smokies/</guid><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies manager Bill Dancy will be looking for a starting shortstop beginning with exhibition play on Friday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tennessee Smokies manager Bill Dancy will be looking for a starting shortstop beginning with exhibition play on Friday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs send nine back to Minors]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100314&amp;content_id=8787004&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100314&amp;content_id=8787004&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs today sent nine players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 60 to 51 players.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs today sent nine players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 60 to 51 players.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Castro, Colvin lift Cubs to "W" ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8761342&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:03:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8761342&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Smokies Tyler Colvin and Starlin Castro both continued to swing hot sticks as they led the Cubs to victory against the Padres in yesterday&#39;s Spring Training matchup.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Smokies Tyler Colvin and Starlin Castro both continued to swing hot sticks as they led the Cubs to victory against the Padres in yesterday's Spring Training matchup.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Notes from Spring Training]]></title><link>http://cubs.scout.com/2/953081.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://cubs.scout.com/2/953081.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs&#39; 2009 first-round draft pick, Brett Jackson, could find himself opening the season for the Smokies.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs' 2009 first-round draft pick, Brett Jackson, could find himself opening the season for the Smokies.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs fall to Giants Wednesday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&amp;content_id=8743948&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&amp;content_id=8743948&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs fell to the San Francisco Giants Wednesday afternoon in Spring Training, 5-1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs fell to the San Francisco Giants Wednesday afternoon in Spring Training, 5-1.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Adduci, Colvin, Fuld in OF mix]]></title><link>http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/2093614,CST-SPT-cubnt10.article</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:14:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/2093614,CST-SPT-cubnt10.article</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs&#39; Manager Lou Piniella has his likely Opening Day lineup which could include former Smokies.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs' Manager Lou Piniella has his likely Opening Day lineup which could include former Smokies.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Who will set up for Marmol?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100309&amp;content_id=8729562&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100309&amp;content_id=8729562&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat answers fans&#39; questions about possible player field positions in this weeks Cubs Inbox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat answers fans' questions about possible player field positions in this weeks Cubs Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs' rotation race gets going]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100308&amp;content_id=8717800&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:53:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100308&amp;content_id=8717800&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The candidates for the last two spots in the Cubs&#39; rotation are off and pitching. With each throwing two innings Monday in the Cubs&#39; 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics, Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija and Tom Gorzelanny, are all vying for a starting job.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The candidates for the last two spots in the Cubs' rotation are off and pitching. With each throwing two innings Monday in the Cubs' 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics, Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija and Tom Gorzelanny, are all vying for a starting job.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Russell, Gaub eye bullpen opening]]></title><link>http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0309-cubs-chicago--20100308,0,4940398.story</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:39:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0309-cubs-chicago--20100308,0,4940398.story</guid><description><![CDATA[Cubs prospects James Russell and John Gaub were discussing their futures the other day, just a couple of young pitchers racing to get to the front of the line.
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barney goes about his business]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100308&amp;content_id=8714364&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:55:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100308&amp;content_id=8714364&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[With all the hype around Starlin Castro, you can&#39;t forget about Darwin Barney. Barney batted .293 over two Minor League stops last season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With all the hype around Starlin Castro, you can't forget about Darwin Barney. Barney batted .293 over two Minor League stops last season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rain forces reshuffling of pitching]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100307&amp;content_id=8707008&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:31:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100307&amp;content_id=8707008&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Rain canceled both of the Cubs&#39; games on Sunday. This forced Cubs to make chages to their pitching for Monday&#39;s game against the Oakland Athletics.
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs fall Saturday to White Sox]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100306&amp;content_id=8699134&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:17:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100306&amp;content_id=8699134&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs suffered their first loss of the 2010 exhibition season, falling 15-3 to their crosstown rivals, Chicago White Sox, Saturday in Arizona.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs suffered their first loss of the 2010 exhibition season, falling 15-3 to their crosstown rivals, Chicago White Sox, Saturday in Arizona.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs' future shines in Friday win]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100305&amp;content_id=8692736&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100305&amp;content_id=8692736&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Tyler Colvin &amp;amp; Co. led the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday in Mesa, Ariz.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyler Colvin &amp; Co. led the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday in Mesa, Ariz.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Offense rolls in Cubs' opening win]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&amp;content_id=8675320&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&amp;content_id=8675320&amp;vkey=recap&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs offense stormed out of the gates in yesterday&#39;s exhibition opener vs. Oakland, leading the team to a 9-3 win.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs offense stormed out of the gates in yesterday's exhibition opener vs. Oakland, leading the team to a 9-3 win.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cashner at ease in second camp]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100303&amp;content_id=8666292&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:02:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100303&amp;content_id=8666292&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Smokies alum Andrew Cashner is at ease in his second year in Cubs camp. Think he&#39;ll end up in Chicago at some point this year?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Smokies alum Andrew Cashner is at ease in his second year in Cubs camp. Think he'll end up in Chicago at some point this year?]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Trammell: Castro ahead of curve]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100303&amp;content_id=8660656&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100303&amp;content_id=8660656&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what former MLB great Alan Trammell and &#39;09 Smokies SS Starlin Castro have in common, and his thoughts on Castro heading into the 2010 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what former MLB great Alan Trammell and '09 Smokies SS Starlin Castro have in common, and his thoughts on Castro heading into the 2010 season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin to start opener Thursday]]></title><link>http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/theriot-to-lead-off-cubs-cactus-league-opener.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/theriot-to-lead-off-cubs-cactus-league-opener.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Tyler Colvin gets the nod to start the Cubs&#39; Cactus League opener on Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyler Colvin gets the nod to start the Cubs' Cactus League opener on Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Blog: Castro in Cactus opener?]]></title><link>http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/31_the_kids_will_get_a_chance.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/31_the_kids_will_get_a_chance.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat&#39;s Spring Training blog from March 1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat's Spring Training blog from March 1.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Veal returns to Bucs with focus]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100226&amp;content_id=8172462&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:54:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100226&amp;content_id=8172462&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Smokies pitcher Donnie Veal talks about his second year with the Pittsburgh Pirates and having a new focus entering the 2010 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Smokies pitcher Donnie Veal talks about his second year with the Pittsburgh Pirates and having a new focus entering the 2010 season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: How will bench shape up?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100301&amp;content_id=8637812&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:44:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100301&amp;content_id=8637812&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans&#39; questions about Spring Training in this week&#39;s edition of Cubs Inbox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans' questions about Spring Training in this week's edition of Cubs Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Samardzija starting to fit the bill]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100227&amp;content_id=8404936&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:41:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100227&amp;content_id=8404936&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[For the first time since he signed with the Cubs, former Smokies starter Jeff Samardzija looks more like a Major League pitcher than an All-American wide receiver. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the first time since he signed with the Cubs, former Smokies starter Jeff Samardzija looks more like a Major League pitcher than an All-American wide receiver. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Caridad beaming with confidence]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100226&amp;content_id=8185574&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100226&amp;content_id=8185574&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Smokies starter Esmailin Caridad looks to have a strong spring in hopes of securing a spot in the Cubs&#39; bullpen.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Smokies starter Esmailin Caridad looks to have a strong spring in hopes of securing a spot in the Cubs' bullpen.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Optimism high in Cubs' camp]]></title><link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2010/02/quick-pitch-once-again-optimism-high-in-cubs-camp/1</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2010/02/quick-pitch-once-again-optimism-high-in-cubs-camp/1</guid><description><![CDATA[No team in baseball exemplifies the traditional unbridled spring-training optimism more than the Chicago Cubs. This could be the year, they say, that they finally win the World Series.
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<item><title><![CDATA[Castro sterling in debut Tuesday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100223&amp;content_id=8125102&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:09:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100223&amp;content_id=8125102&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies SS Starlin Castro debuted at Spring Training this week, making a strong first impression with the Chicago Cubs and Manager Lou Piniella.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies SS Starlin Castro debuted at Spring Training this week, making a strong first impression with the Chicago Cubs and Manager Lou Piniella.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs set out for redemption]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100217&amp;content_id=8087898&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:55:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100217&amp;content_id=8087898&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[The main issue this spring for the Cubs will be sorting out the pitching staff, and that begins in earnest on Thursday, when pitchers and catchers have their first workout at 11:05 a.m.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The main issue this spring for the Cubs will be sorting out the pitching staff, and that begins in earnest on Thursday, when pitchers and catchers have their first workout at 11:05 a.m.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Samardzija eyes rotation spot]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100215&amp;content_id=8077656&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:02:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100215&amp;content_id=8077656&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Jeff Samardzija put in extra work this offseason. He&#39;s hoping the dedication will pay off wiith a spot on the Cubs&#39; rotation.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jeff Samardzija put in extra work this offseason. He's hoping the dedication will pay off wiith a spot on the Cubs' rotation.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg talks Castro &amp; Beckham]]></title><link>http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=359426</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:31:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=359426</guid><description><![CDATA[Ryne Sandberg discusses Starlin Castro&#39;s rise through the minor leagues last year and his success in the Arizona Fall League.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ryne Sandberg discusses Starlin Castro's rise through the minor leagues last year and his success in the Arizona Fall League.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[10 things to watch this spring]]></title><link>http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0217-cubs-10-things-chicago--20100216,0,1703599.story</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:23:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0217-cubs-10-things-chicago--20100216,0,1703599.story</guid><description><![CDATA[As pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park here are 10 things to watch at Cubs spring training. Including new ownership, star prospects, and the pitching staff.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park here are 10 things to watch at Cubs spring training. Including new ownership, star prospects, and the pitching staff.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs looking forward to 2010]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100212&amp;content_id=8067244&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:22:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100212&amp;content_id=8067244&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[The Cubs are looking forward to a fresh start in 2010. Missing the playoffs in 2009 still provides a sting to the North Siders.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs are looking forward to a fresh start in 2010. Missing the playoffs in 2009 still provides a sting to the North Siders.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Colvin bulks up in off season]]></title><link>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/344868-chicago-cubs-tyler-colvin-added-lots-of-muscle-will-he-make-an-impact</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:08:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/344868-chicago-cubs-tyler-colvin-added-lots-of-muscle-will-he-make-an-impact</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Smokies OF Tyler Colvin added 25 pounds in the offseason, to prepare for 2010. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Smokies OF Tyler Colvin added 25 pounds in the offseason, to prepare for 2010. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Coleman compared to Maddux]]></title><link>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/331239-casey-coleman-a-cubs-prospect-with-gregg-maddux-type-control</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/331239-casey-coleman-a-cubs-prospect-with-gregg-maddux-type-control</guid><description><![CDATA[The Cubs 2009 minor league pitcher of the year Casey Coleman, was recently compared to Greg Maddux, by Ryne Sandberg.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs 2009 minor league pitcher of the year Casey Coleman, was recently compared to Greg Maddux, by Ryne Sandberg.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Globally minded Cubs mine Korea]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&amp;content_id=8015200&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&amp;content_id=8015200&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[The Cubs now scout around the world. Paul Weaver is the director of international scouting and has signed three premier Korean players since August 2007.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs now scout around the world. Paul Weaver is the director of international scouting and has signed three premier Korean players since August 2007.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Prospects adapting to Dominican]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100210&amp;content_id=8050050&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:03:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100210&amp;content_id=8050050&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Two Cubs Minor Leaguers spent one month in the Dominican Republic and learned how different baseball is in the U.S. compared to the Caribbean Island.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two Cubs Minor Leaguers spent one month in the Dominican Republic and learned how different baseball is in the U.S. compared to the Caribbean Island.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dancy ready 'to get dirty']]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/feb/09/dancy-ready-to-get-dirty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/feb/09/dancy-ready-to-get-dirty/</guid><description><![CDATA[2010 Tennessee Smokies Manager Bill Dancy sat down with the Knoxville News Sentinel&#39;s Nick Gates after Tuesday&#39;s manager luncheon to talk about the upcoming baseball season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2010 Tennessee Smokies Manager Bill Dancy sat down with the Knoxville News Sentinel's Nick Gates after Tuesday's manager luncheon to talk about the upcoming baseball season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lansford transitions to the mound]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&amp;content_id=7955242&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&amp;content_id=7955242&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs prospect and former Tennessee Smokies infielder Josh Lansford is transitioning from the infield to the pitcher&#39;s mound.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs prospect and former Tennessee Smokies infielder Josh Lansford is transitioning from the infield to the pitcher's mound.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: New Spring Training home?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100125&amp;content_id=7963518&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:31:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100125&amp;content_id=7963518&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat of MLB.com takes a look at the most burning fan questions in this week&#39;s Cubs Inbox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat of MLB.com takes a look at the most burning fan questions in this week's Cubs Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dancy excited about Smokies job]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/dec/27/veteran-dancy-still-excited-about-smokies-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/dec/27/veteran-dancy-still-excited-about-smokies-job/</guid><description><![CDATA[2010 Tennessee Smokies Manager Bill Dancy talks about the upcoming season and his time in the minor leagues as manager.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2010 Tennessee Smokies Manager Bill Dancy talks about the upcoming season and his time in the minor leagues as manager.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Burke's goal: Joining Smokies]]></title><link>http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/dec/25/burke-finds-groove-former-ooltewah-star-moves-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:33:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/dec/25/burke-finds-groove-former-ooltewah-star-moves-up/</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs rising prospect talks about his time in Low-A Peoria in 2009 and hopes he&#39;ll be in East Tennessee in 2010.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs rising prospect talks about his time in Low-A Peoria in 2009 and hopes he'll be in East Tennessee in 2010.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Who's going to lead off?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100118&amp;content_id=7931980&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:29:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100118&amp;content_id=7931980&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat of MLB.com answers Cubs fans&#39; questions in the latest edition of the Cubs Inbox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat of MLB.com answers Cubs fans' questions in the latest edition of the Cubs Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg's ladder heads upward]]></title><link>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jan/18/sandbergs-ladder-reaching-toward-top/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:45:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jan/18/sandbergs-ladder-reaching-toward-top/</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has never shied away from telling folks that his dream is to manage in the major leagues someday.
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs invite 19 to Spring Training]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100113&amp;content_id=7910484&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100113&amp;content_id=7910484&amp;vkey=pr_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[A handful of former Tennessee Smokies were part of a list of 19 invited to Spring Training this year by the Chicago Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A handful of former Tennessee Smokies were part of a list of 19 invited to Spring Training this year by the Chicago Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dawson finally earns Hall call]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100106&amp;content_id=7882022&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:08:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100106&amp;content_id=7882022&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chirinos takes home 2009 MiLBY]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091220&amp;content_id=7834218&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:13:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091220&amp;content_id=7834218&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies catcher Robinson Chirinos took home a MiLBY for his two home run game on May 31 while a member of the High-A Daytona Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies catcher Robinson Chirinos took home a MiLBY for his two home run game on May 31 while a member of the High-A Daytona Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Yankees pursuing Big Z?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100104&amp;content_id=7871006&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:57:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100104&amp;content_id=7871006&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat of MLB.com answers what&#39;s on the minds of Cubs fans all over in this week&#39;s Cubs Inbox.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat of MLB.com answers what's on the minds of Cubs fans all over in this week's Cubs Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[10 questions facing Cubs in '10]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&amp;content_id=7843888&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:53:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&amp;content_id=7843888&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[With the 2010 baseball season right around the corner, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com takes a look at a few of the burning questions facing the Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the 2010 baseball season right around the corner, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com takes a look at a few of the burning questions facing the Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cales caps '09 with MiLBY award]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&amp;content_id=7847014&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&amp;content_id=7847014&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies reliever David Cales capped off his 2009 year with a MiLBY award for Class A Reliever of the Year while pitching for the High-A Daytona Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies reliever David Cales capped off his 2009 year with a MiLBY award for Class A Reliever of the Year while pitching for the High-A Daytona Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Castro on AFL All-Prospect Team]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091209&amp;content_id=7783060&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:25:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091209&amp;content_id=7783060&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Top Chicago Cubs prospects Starlin Castro and Josh Vitters were named this week to the Arizona Fall League All-Prospect Team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Top Chicago Cubs prospects Starlin Castro and Josh Vitters were named this week to the Arizona Fall League All-Prospect Team.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sandberg heads to Triple-A Iowa]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091207&amp;content_id=7769154&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:32:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091207&amp;content_id=7769154&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies Manager Ryne Sandberg was named Monday evening as the 2010 manager for the Chicago Cubs&#39; Triple-A affiliate Iowa Cubs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[2009 Tennessee Smokies Manager Ryne Sandberg was named Monday evening as the 2010 manager for the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A affiliate Iowa Cubs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fox part of trade to A's Thursday]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091203&amp;content_id=7752932&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:36:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091203&amp;content_id=7752932&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Former Tennnessee Smokies star and Chicago Cubs outfielder Jake Fox was part of a five-player trade on Thursday with the Oakland A&#39;s.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Tennnessee Smokies star and Chicago Cubs outfielder Jake Fox was part of a five-player trade on Thursday with the Oakland A's.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Trades Cubs' focus at Meetings]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091130&amp;content_id=7729548&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:46:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091130&amp;content_id=7729548&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[With the 2009 Winter Meetings just around the corner, Chicago Cubs&#39; beat writer Carrie Muskat weighs in on trade possibilities for the Cubs at next week&#39;s Meetings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the 2009 Winter Meetings just around the corner, Chicago Cubs' beat writer Carrie Muskat weighs in on trade possibilities for the Cubs at next week's Meetings.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Draft class showed experience]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091201&amp;content_id=7738506&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091201&amp;content_id=7738506&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com takes a look at how some of the top picks in the Chicago Cubs&#39; 2009 Draft class did in their first year of pro ball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com takes a look at how some of the top picks in the Chicago Cubs' 2009 Draft class did in their first year of pro ball.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Theriot headed to second?]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091128&amp;content_id=7724420&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:18:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091128&amp;content_id=7724420&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans&#39; questions about the team heading into the 2010 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans' questions about the team heading into the 2010 season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Talent primed in Cubs' system]]></title><link>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091124&amp;content_id=7711932&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091124&amp;content_id=7711932&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com runs down the state of the Chicago Cubs in the team&#39;s 2009 Organizational Report.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com runs down the state of the Chicago Cubs in the team's 2009 Organizational Report.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs have high hopes for Castro]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7693228&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:10:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7693228&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[After a successful 2009 that saw him tear up the Arizona Fall League with a .376 average, the Chicago Cubs have high hopes for prospect Starlin Castro.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a successful 2009 that saw him tear up the Arizona Fall League with a .376 average, the Chicago Cubs have high hopes for prospect Starlin Castro.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs add five to 40-man roster ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7696088&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&amp;content_id=7696088&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Five members of the Chicago Cubs&#39; 2009 minor league system, including four with the Smokies, were called up this past Friday to the Cubs&#39; 40-man roster.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Five members of the Chicago Cubs' 2009 minor league system, including four with the Smokies, were called up this past Friday to the Cubs' 40-man roster.]]></content:encoded>
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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 -0400</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 -0400</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 -0400</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 -0400</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 -0400</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 -0400</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 -0400</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[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 -0400</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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