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Joe Messineo

Joe has spent the last 16 years in financial services but has been known to write a sports article from time to time. A graduate of Drexel University, Joe double majored in finance and marketing and was a starting pitcher on the varsity baseball team. In his free time Joe enjoys snowboarding and visiting as many MLB stadiums as possible.

Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: The need (and want) to carry three catchers in the playoffs

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Aug 12, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan (8) celebrates with left fielder Matt Szczur (20) after they scored against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Will regular season success carry into October?

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Mar 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (L) and bench coach Dave Martinez (4) look on before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Potential call-ups heading into the final stretch

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Jul 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) celebrate after defeating the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Chapman right move, wrong move, only move..none of the above?

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Jul 15, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Grimm throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the 9th inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Pitching must stay hot in second half

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Apr 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Gerardo Parra (8) slides under the tag of Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) for a stolen base during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Much ado about Javier Baez

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Mar 24, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) looks at a blister on the thumb of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Optimal lineup means decisions, decisions

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