What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008. 

When general manager Jim Hendry called Ryan Dempster, Derrek Lee and Ted Lilly last month to pass on the news about Tribune Co. 

Don't bother complaining to Tom Cavanagh about how silly it is that his new series, "Trust Me," is set in Chicago but wasn't filmed in the Windy City. 

The Cubs look to be strong contenders for the NL Central title for at least a few years to come. 

The Cubs look to be strong contenders for the NL Central title for at least a few years to come. 

The Cubs look to be strong contenders for the NL Central title for at least a few years to come. 

Two main factors played into the recent flurry of moves made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry: money, and the wish of Hendry and manager Lou Piniella to have more left-handed bats in their lineup. 

--2B Mike Fontenot figures to benefit most from the trade of 2B/OF Mark DeRosa to Cleveland. 

Two main factors played into the recent flurry of moves made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry: money, and the wish of Hendry and manager Lou Piniella to have more left-handed bats in their lineup. 

--2B Mike Fontenot figures to benefit most from the trade of 2B/OF Mark DeRosa to Cleveland. 

Two main factors played into the recent flurry of moves made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry: money, and the wish of Hendry and manager Lou Piniella to have more left-handed bats in their lineup. 

--2B Mike Fontenot figures to benefit most from the trade of 2B/OF Mark DeRosa to Cleveland. 

The thought occurred as I looked down on the winter wonderland created by John McDonough and his NHL buddies: What a perfect time for Steve Bartman to return to Wrigley Field! 

On a day of swirling rumors around the North Side, one came to fruition when the Cubs sent infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa to Cleveland for three young pitching prospects. 

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