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Joe Maddon out as Cubs manager after five-season run that included four postseason trips, 2016 World Series title
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Joe Maddon: Cubs in 2015 playoffs 'without a doubt
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Who will replace Joe Maddon as Cubs manager? Here are 12 candidates with David Ross and Joe Girardi on the list
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Joe Maddon: Cubs in 2015 playoffs 'without a doubt
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Fans urinate in Cubs merchandise as season starts woefully for franchise
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Joe Maddon Will Not Return to Cubs Next Season - The New York Times
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The Cubs Way: The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse: Verducci, Tom: 9780804190039: : Books
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We Saw How the Cubs Dealt with Breakout Success and Lofty Expectations in 2004, but I'm Not Worried About 2016 - Cubs Insider
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The Cubs would not have won without Joe Maddon
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Joe Maddon's plan for Angels blends analytics, fundamentals
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Joe Maddon: 2016 Cubs 'should've stayed together longer' – NBC Sports Chicago
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Maddon's mantra for Cubs: 'Embrace the target
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5 reasons why the Cubs can break the all-time wins record this year
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Cubs-Cardinals rivalry spices up race for top National League manager - ESPN
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Joe Maddon Wants Cubs To 'Run Toward' The Pressure, Expectations - CBS Chicago