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Ian Happ, Cubs agree to 3-year extension
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner on embracing a leadership role, a potential
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Nico Hoerner proving to Cubs he's up for the challenge - Marquee
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Nico Hoerner discusses future with the Cubs
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Cubs 40-man roster offseason decisions
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Cubs Are Expected to Engage in Extensions for Ian Happ and Nico
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What did the Cubs learn from another season of contract extension
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Chicago Cubs: Ian Happ not ruling out contract extension
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Nico Hoerner discusses future with the Cubs
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Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner with MASSIVE ceiling moving forward
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Cubs 2023 Opening Day roster
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Cubs prospects to watch in 2019: Nico Hoerner, Brailyn Marquez
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner turned down days off to begin rehab stint in Iowa