The Cubs and their ace finally agree to terms on a new contract worth $91.5 million over 5 years with a player option for a 6th year at $19.25 million. Apparently the biggest hurdle in negotiations was the no-trade clause that Big Z and his agent insisted upon. Thankfully Jim Hendry and the Cubs relented. They lock up their best pitcher and the only major question mark for the next few years.

The Cubs also knocked off the Cardinals Friday to get back into a first place tie.

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