Happy Birthday to former Cubs and current Dodgers pitcher Theodore Roosevelt Lilly III who is turning 35 today. Ted was one of my favorite Cubs. Though he had a rough year in 2011Ted did finish strong, going 3-1 in his last five starts with a 1.76 ERA.
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Ted spent 2-1/2 years in the Bronx going 8-12 before being traded.
Ted signing at a high school alumni game. Here's a link to an article about it.
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