He also caught Maddux when both were on the Cubs from 1989 to 1992.

In particular, the Reds will have a chance to feast on the pitiful Cubs, whom they play eight times.

"My basic conclusion is that no lights has had a serious negative effect on the Cubs," Zminda says.

He also said he was uncomfortable just being on the Cubs.

By keeping the Gonzalez talks going, the Yankees can keep a little pressure on the Cubs.

He finished second on the Cubs in home runs (26) and batting average (.310).

"I bought it with the hopes that blowing it up would end the curse on the Cubs - if there is such a thing."

Dunston said of his best friend on the Cubs.

You put them on the Cubs, they'd win.

And the pressure would be on the Cubs to avoid being swept and losing their precarious lead.