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Lou Piniella cited a desire to spend more time with his family in announcing plans to step down today as Cubs manager after this afternoon’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field.
“When I previously announced my intentions to retire at the end of the season, a primary reason for my decision was that it would allow me to spend more valuable time with my family,” Piniella said in a statement released by the ball club. “That time has unfortunately gotten here sooner than I could have ever expected.”
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