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Why ex-Yankee Lou Piniella almost cried after being hired as Cubs
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Cubs manager Piniella retires – The Denver Post
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Sandberg would be fresh, familiar face for Cubs
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Lou Piniella joins Chicago Cubs' Marquee Sports Network
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MLB Power Rankings Week 21: The Legendary Lou Piniella Says
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Former Cubs manager Lou Piniella ready for new chapter Marquee
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Lou Piniella recovering from minor stroke, per report
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MLB Power Rankings Week 21: The Legendary Lou Piniella Says
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So long Sweet Lou: Piniella retires
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Lou Piniella Stats & Facts - This Day In Baseball