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The week ahead
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The Sporting News
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June 23, 2008
- Author:
- Fraley, Gerry
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The Battle of Chicago
Worlds collide at Wrigley Field, where the contending White Sox face the contending Cubs. The only missing element is volatile Carlos Zambrano, who is not scheduled to pitch for the Cubs. Their rotation is set up for Jason Marquis, Ted Lilly and Ryan Dempster against John Danks, Jose Contreras and Javier Vazquez. Advantage: White Sox.
Identity switch
The interleague mix presents the odd contrast of the Angels, an American League team that plays with National League-like aggressiveness on offense, against the Phillies, an N.L. club that takes the A.L.'s wait-for-a-3-run-homer approach. The Angels' style travels well-the A.L. West leaders are on course for ...