Boys of Zimmer - 30th Anniversary Series - 2/22/1989
While recently blogging about a random Cubs pitcher, Pat Perry, I became immersed in articles from 1988 and 1989. This is the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Cubs "Boys of Zimmer," a team that reached the postseason after a five year hiatus. This daily series will look back at Chicago Tribune articles and columns from 30 years ago, day by day.
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Pitching was the hot topic entering the 1989 season. Rick Sutcliffe arrived much thinner than his 1988 weight. A few pitchers were coming off injuries, and there were limited spots for a number of hurlers.
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Some other notes below included Mitch Webster and Mike Harkey changing uniform numbers, and Darrin Jackson has the longest tenure with the franchise after the trade of Rolando Roomes.
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