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Article: Hendry: 13 an unlikely number
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- Chicago Sun-Times
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- May 8, 2008
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Unless Wednesday's two-inning start by Jon Lieber plays a bigger role than expected during internal discussions the next two days, the Cubs won't carry 13 pitchers on the roster when they activate reliever Scott Eyre from the disabled list Saturday, general manager Jim Hendry said.
Lou Piniella said this week he wouldn't rule out the possibility of keeping an extra pitcher, and if the club decides rookie Sean Gallagher should start next week against San Diego, that might yet be an option.
But more likely a pitcher, possibly Gallagher, will be sent down to make room for Eyre (elbow), who was to make his final minor-league rehab appearance Wednesday.
''We'll kick it around Friday because we ...
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