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Fukudome Is Leading Candidate To Hit LeadoffKosuke Fukudome is the leading candidate to hit first for the Cubs this season, according to manager Mike Quade. He has a career .233 average as the leadoff man. "I don't hate it," Fukudome said with a smile when asked about the slot. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Dempster To Start For Cubs On Opening DayRyan Dempster will start for the Cubs on Opening Day, breaking Carlos Zambrano's streak of six consecutive starts on the first day of the season. Zambrano finished last season 8-0 in his final 11 starts, but he endured a tumultuous first half to the season that included a suspension and anger management therapy following a dugout confrontation with former teammate Derrek Lee. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cardinals Don't Rule Out Pursuing PujolsCubs chairman Tom Ricketts did nothing to diffuse the idea that the team could pursue first baseman Albert Pujols if he hits the free agent market in 2012. "All that stuff's in [general manager Jim Hendry's] court," Ricketts said. "There's going to be a little more financial flexibility at the end of the season than we've had in years past. We'll have to assess the situation when we get there and see what's available." It's been reported that Pujols, 32, is looking for a 10-year, $300-million deal with the Cardinals. Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Zambrano Vows To Stay Out Of TroubleCubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano is vowing to stay out of trouble this season. "Yeah," he said when asked by the media if he would behave in 2011. "I want to do more than in the field than what I talk. I don't want to talk this year. I don't want to say anything. I just want to talk with my numbers. That's what I want to do." He guaranteed last spring that he would behave, but the words proved to be worthless. "For real," he said at the time. "I am almost sure- 99.9 percent. When you're sure of something, you go ahead and do it- and execute it. Seriously." Zambrano went bonkers after a first-inning meltdown against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on June 25, leading to a suspension, anger management counseling and a brief demotion to the bullpen. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cubs, Marmol Agree To Three-Year DealThe Cubs and closer Carlos Marmol avoided an arbitration hearing deadline by agreeing to a three-year contract on Monday, according to a major league source. The deal is believed to be in the $20 million range. Marmol made $2.25 million in 2010, his first year of arbitration. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cubs Feb 2011 Archive
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