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My first experience at Cubs Park was a good one, both in terms of the outcome and my own enjoyment. Also, it’s just damn good to be watching live baseball again. I’ll have more on Cubs Park, itself, later.
Spring Training Miscellany: A’s 4, Cubs 6 – March 4, 2014
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