Chicago Cubs news — Gray, Vesia, Counsell, Sausage Race
Sonny Gray is another FA option for the Cubs. Seems like he’s been on their radar forever. At 37, is it his time?
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- Chicago Cubs news — Gray, Vesia, Counsell, Sausage RaceSonny Gray is another FA option for the Cubs. Seems like he’s been on their radar forever. At 37, is it his time?
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