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The Cubs are still on a learning curve, as evidenced in the second when Starlin Castro let Dan Uggla reach on a routine grounder after holding on to the ball too long. Samardzija was visibly upset on the mound.
After Samardzija got out of the inning, Sveum went over to talk to Castro. Rizzo interceded, taking the rap for being slow to cover first because of a defensive shift.
"I took full blame," Rizzo said. "It's my fault, in my opinion. I told him before to give me a little time. That's just me, not knowing Uggla's speed. I thought I had time."
Sveum apologized to Castro.
"Not that I'd said anything, but Rizzo came to his rescue right away, said, 'It was my fault," Sveum said.
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The Cubs are exchanging names with teams interested in Ryan Dempster. The Dodgers, Tigers, Braves and Red Sox are in the mix. A friend of Dempster’s said the right-hander would probably approve a trade to Boston but considers the Dodgers a better fit. The Dodgers have enough prospects to build a package for Dempster, rival executives tell Rosenthal.
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The Red Sox are still interested in Matt Garza, another potential trade chip.
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Matt Garza left tonight's game with cramping in his right triceps. X-rays were negative.
