Chicago Cubs news and notes — Gallen, King, sing like a Nightengale

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field.

We catch everything but we throw a lot back.

‘Insider’ Bob Nightengale’s dispatches aren’t often found here. He’s on the same level as ‘Insider’ Jim Bowden as far as I’m concerned.

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Zac Gallen is still on the market.

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