Newsday (N.Y.): Joe Maddon’s Cubs have score to settle with Mets

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Art Spander in Ben Zobrist, Cubs, Joe Maddon, Mets, articles, baseball

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

MESA, Ariz. — Joe Maddon believes in time-tested methods and items. His transportation is a ’76 Dodge Tradesman van. His spectacles are horn-rimmed, popularized in the 1960s. And, not unlike most major-league manager, he understands great pitching is the essence of baseball.

As was confirmed in last year’s National League Championship Series by the Mets against Maddon’s Cubs.

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