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Sorry, Cubbie fans

Jim Hendry has just tied a monumental millstone around the necks of the Chicago Cubs franchise, reportedly agreeing to an eight year, $136 million contract for Alfonso Soriano.

Good Lord. This offseason is a repeat of the Hampton/Neagle/Vaughn stupidity.

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