Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella argues a call with the first base umpire during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Milwaukee. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella argues a call with the first base umpire during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Milwaukee.

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  1. Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld celebrates with third base coach Mike Quade after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  2. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi watches Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young's three RBI home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  3. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld during a rundown between home plate and third base in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  4. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi drops a fly ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Chad Tracy in the third inning during a baseball game against the at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  5. Chicago Cubs starter Ryan Dempster delivers a pitch in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  6. Chicago Cubs closer Carlos Marmol, left, celebrates with catcher Geovany Soto after they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
  7. Milwaukee Brewers' Craig Counsell (30) hugs Alcides Escobar while Prince Fielder (28) hugs Felipe Lopez after the Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7 in 10 innings of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis.
  8. Milwaukee Brewers' Jody Gerut follows through on an RBI single off of St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Todd Wellemeyer during the 10th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7 in 10 innings.
  9. Milwaukee Brewers' Trevor Hoffman delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7 in 10 innings.
  10. Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder (28) is congratulated by third base coach Brad Fischer after hitting a solo home run off of St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Todd Wellemeyer during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis.
  11. Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder watches his solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7.
  12. Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder watches his solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7.
  13. Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella responds to a questions during a new conference during the baseball winter meetings in Indianapolis, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
  14. Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella responds to a question during a news conference at the baseball winter meetings in Indianapolis, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
  15. Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella arrives for a new conference during the baseball winter meetings in Indianapolis, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
  16. Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella argues a call with the first base umpire during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Milwaukee.

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