Lefebvre Gets Job as Cub Manager
From Staff and Wire Reports
Jim Lefebvre became the Chicago Cub manager Friday, promising a return to fundamentals and saying he was looking for better pitching to revive the team.
Fired by the Seattle Mariners last month after their most successful season, Lefebvre said Friday he was delighted to take the reins at Chicago. Lefebvre replaces Jim Essian, fired after less than a year on the job.
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