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. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

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.

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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. Arizona Diamondbacks' center fielder Chris Young misses a fly ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Koyie Hill in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  8. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero catches a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  9. 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.
  10. Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Augie Ojeda, left, reacts after his throw to first base after forcing out Chicago Cubs' Jeff Baker, right, at second base in the third inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  11. 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.
  12. Arizona Diamondbacks' starter Doug Davis delivers a pitch in the first inning during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  13. LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Ryan Dempster #46 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 23, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
  14. LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Ryan Dempster #46 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 23, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
  15. LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Ryan Dempster #46 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 23, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
  16. 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.

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