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Atlanta Braves’ Derrek Lee is excited to return to Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs.

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In a move that was slightly surprising, Derrek Lee was traded to the Braves on Wednesday. It wasn’t really a surprise that the Cubs wanted to trade him.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 19 (UPI) — After seven years of ups and downs with the Chicago Cubs, first baseman Derrek Lee has been traded to the Atlanta Braves, club officials said.

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The Chicago Cubs on Thursday recalled outfielder Sam Fuld from Triple-A Iowa to take the roster spot of first baseman Derrek Lee, who was traded a day earlier to the Atlanta Braves.

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The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves bulked up for the pennant chase Wednesday, acquiring slugging first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs for three minor league pitchers.

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Chicago Cubs’ Derrek Lee rounds the bases on a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, in St.

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On Wednesday, Derrek Lee hugged his teammates and said farewell, but he'll say hello again on Friday. Lee was traded for three Minor League pitchers to the Braves, who open a three-game series at Wrigley Field then.

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ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves bulked up for the playoff race Wednesday, acquiring first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 18 (UPI) — The Atlanta Braves obtained first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, sending three pitching prospects to Chicago. Atlanta Braves – Chicago Cubs – Derrek Lee – sport – Baseball

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The Cubs traded first baseman Derrek Lee and an unspecified amount of cash to the Atlanta Braves for three minor-league pitching prospects. Lee sang the praises of Cub fans, teammates, the city and the organization on his way to the Braves Wednesday, expressing only the regret of not winning in his seven years with the Cubs.

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The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitchers Robinson Lopez and Tyrelle Harris and left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Lorick from the Atlanta Braves for first baseman Derrek Lee and a cash consideration.

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Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee may have changed his mind. Lee, who invoked his 10-and-5 rights and rejected a trade to the Angels in late July, was believed to be targeted by the Atlanta Braves, who are looking to upgrade their lineup.

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Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee may have changed his mind. Lee, who invoked his 10-and-5 rights and rejected a trade to the Angels in late July, was believed to be targeted by the Atlanta Braves, who are looking to upgrade their lineup.

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Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee may have changed his mind.

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Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee may have changed his mind.

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The Chicago Cubs traded first baseman Derrek Lee to the Atlanta Braves for three pitching prospects.

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The Chicago Cubs are close to trading first baseman Derrek Lee to the Atlanta Braves for prospects, according to a major league source.

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Facing injury woes and in the midst of a tough playoff race, the Atlanta Braves are apparently close to acquiring Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs.

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Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee had an injection in the epidural of his lower back to ease discomfort from a bulging disk and was expected to be sidelined two to three days.

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