Former Giants manager Dusty Baker and current manager Bruce Bochy were among the estimated 200 people who attended the funeral Thursday for former major league pitcher Rod Beck.
Giants owner Peter Magowan and GM Brian Sabean also attended the services at a Scottsdale mortuary.
A three-time All-Star who saved 286 games, Beck was known for his bushy mustache and gregarious personality. His family and friends remembered him as an intimidating competitor who was a soft touch away from the field -- and as a man who devoted time and money to helping children with AIDS.
"At his core, he was determination," his wife, Stacey, said in remarks during the service. "He never quit. That doesn't mean he never failed. He just kept trying."
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A reported deal sending Jacque Jones to Florida fell through late Tuesday afternoon, ensuring another day of Jacque Watch in the Cubs clubhouse.
General manager Jim Hendry would not confirm the team in the deal, but several reports had Jones going to the Marlins, along with cash, for a minor league prospect.
It?s unfortunate,? Hendry said of the fact Jones has heard all the rumors, but will remain with the club for the time being.
But now the deal is dead, and Jones will have to wait a little longer before he finds a new home. He?s been on the trading block since last November, so it?s not unusual to have to answer questions about his future.
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Cubs president John McDonough deferred to general manager Jim Hendry on Sunday when asked if contract talks with pitcher Carlos Zambrano would reopen.
The impending sale of the Cubs by Tribune Co. has thrown a wrench into the talks, meaning it?s more complicated than just Hendry and McDonough talking to Zambrano and agent Barry Praver.
?I think there?s a group of people that are involved,? McDonough said. ?I think we?re seeing the real Carlos Zambrano now after kind of a rough start.?
Zambrano was 2-2 with a 5.77 ERA in April, but he has turned things around. His record stands at 8-6 with a 4.27 ERA.
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Cubs Jun 2007 Archive
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 24, 2007
The Cubs may move Jacque Jones, who has gone from the Opening Day starter in right field to essentially the fifth outfielder.
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AP | Jun 24, 2007
Former outfielder Mel Hall has been charged with sexually assaulting two girls in 1998 and 1999 when he was coaching them on a select basketball team.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 21, 2007
Ken Griffey, Jr. has said privately to those close to him that he would welcome a move to the Chicago Cubs.
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Buster Olney/ESPN | Jun 20, 2007
In return the Cubs will receive Padres backup catcher Rob Bowen and minor league outfielder Kyler Burke, who was the Padres' first-round compensation pick in last year's first-year player draft.
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MLB.com | Jun 18, 2007
Members of the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs have been disciplined for the bench-clearing incident that occurred during the bottom of the fourth inning of Saturday's game at Wrigley Field.
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Daily Southtown | Jun 18, 2007
With the Cubs headed to Texas, rumors are out in full force, claiming the Cubs are eyeing a Rangers reliever.
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MLB.com | Jun 16, 2007
Derrek Lee and Padres pitcher Chris Young traded missed punches in the fourth, after Young hit Lee with a pitch to start the inning.
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Union-Tribune | Jun 16, 2007
On Friday, Alfonso Soriano sashayed backward toward first base for several strides, admiring his solo homer off David Wells and 11th overall, which had just made the score 4-1.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 15, 2007
Could Carlos Zambrano defect to the Cardinals this winter?
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AP | Jun 12, 2007
Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez was put on the 15-day disabled list Monday and Chicago reinstated outfielder Cliff Floyd from the bereavement list.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 11, 2007
Corey Patterson is the only player listed on the All-Star ballot who started his pro career with the Cubs.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jun 11, 2007
Derrek Lee is just one member of the Cubs who would welcome Mark Cuban as the owner of the franchise.
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MLB.com | Jun 11, 2007
On an 0-2 inside fastball, Ted Lilly hit Atlanta shortstop Edgar Renteria and caused both benches and bullpens to empty.
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Yahoo.com | Jun 8, 2007
Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano has three home runs through four innings in tonight's game against the Braves.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 7, 2007
Tim Wilken said the Cubs have their eyes on four players for their top pick: two pitchers and two hitters, with a college and high school player on each side.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 6, 2007
Carlos Zambrano has vowed to throw 98 m.
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New York Post | Jun 6, 2007
Carlos Zambrano is a candidate to be dealt before the July 31st trade deadline and sources say the Mets would be buyers.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 5, 2007
Cubs manager Lou Piniella held a closed-door session with team leader Derrek Lee.
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ESPN.com | Jun 5, 2007
Cubs manager Lou Piniella's suspension was set at four games Monday by MLB for his weekend dirt-kicking tantrum against an umpire.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 4, 2007
The Cubs aren't shopping Carlos Zambrano, but it appears as though they will listen to offers.
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AP | Jun 3, 2007
MLB has suspended Cubs manager Lou Piniella for his latest dirt-kicking tirade against an umpire.
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Yahoo.com | Jun 2, 2007
The Cubs threw no punches, but manager Lou Piniella may have kicked third-base umpire Mark Wagner during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Braves.
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AP | Jun 2, 2007
"It's all my fault," Carlos Zambrano said Saturday. "That's all I can say. I feel bad for that."
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Yahoo.com | Jun 2, 2007
Carlos Zambrano busted Michael Barrett's lip in the clubhouse so badly that Barrett ended up in the hospital on Friday afternoon after the Cubs lost 8-5 to the Braves.
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ESPN.com | Jun 1, 2007
Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano shoved catcher Michael Barrett as the two were being separated before nearly coming to blows in the dugout during the middle of the fifth inning of Friday's game against Atlanta.
