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Article: COMMENTARY; PITCHING WILL LIFT CUBS TO NL CENTRAL TITLE

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March 30, 2003
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After careful thought, after careful consideration, it is all so clear. I should be committed. Now. Bring on the straitjacket and the restraints.

No matter how many times the examination of facts and figures are done, re-done, then re-done again, it comes out the same.

Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs? CHICAGO CUBS!

Mark it down. You read it here. If it doesn't happen, forget it. If it does, yes, remember you read it here. The Chicago Cubs will win the National League Central. Wrigley Field will be rocking on its ancient brick foundation.

The long-suffering Bleacher Bums and Wrigleyville inhabitants no longer will be the butt of bad jokes. How can this be? How can a team that hasn't won a pennant ...

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