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When did the Cubs promote assistant general manager and player personnel director Jim Hendry? | <text>When did the Cubs promote assistant general manager and player personnel director Jim Hendry?</text><reasoning>The Cubs had high expectations in 2002, but the squad played poorly. On July 5, 2002 the Cubs promoted assistant general manager and player personnel director Jim Hendry to the General Manager position. ... |
What was Jim Hendry promoted to? | <text>What was Jim Hendry promoted to?</text><reasoning>The Cubs had high expectations in 2002, but the squad played poorly. On July 5, 2002 the Cubs promoted assistant general manager and player personnel director Jim Hendry to the General Manager position. The club responded by hiring Dusty Baker and by making some m... |
Who did the Cubs hire in response to Jim Hendry's promotion? | <text>Who did the Cubs hire in response to Jim Hendry's promotion?</text><reasoning>The Cubs had high expectations in 2002, but the squad played poorly. On July 5, 2002 the Cubs promoted assistant general manager and player personnel director Jim Hendry to the General Manager position. The club responded by hiring Dust... |
Who easily won the first two games in the NLCS? | <text>Who easily won the first two games in the NLCS?</text><reasoning>In the NLCS, the Cubs easily won the first two games at Wrigley Field against the San Diego Padres. The Padres were the winners of the Western Division with Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, Eric Show, Goose Gossage and Alan Wiggins. With wins of 13–0 and 4... |
Where did the Cubs easily win the first two games of the NLCS? | <text>Where did the Cubs easily win the first two games of the NLCS?</text><reasoning>In the NLCS, the Cubs easily won the first two games at Wrigley Field against the San Diego Padres. The Padres were the winners of the Western Division with Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, Eric Show, Goose Gossage and Alan Wiggins. With win... |
Who did the cubs play against in the first two games of the NLCS? | <text>Who did the cubs play against in the first two games of the NLCS?</text><reasoning>In the NLCS, the Cubs easily won the first two games at Wrigley Field against the San Diego Padres. The Padres were the winners of the Western Division with Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, Eric Show, Goose Gossage and Alan Wiggins. With ... |
What year did most media outlets pick the Cubs to win the World Series? | <text>What year did most media outlets pick the Cubs to win the World Series?</text><reasoning>In 2004, the Cubs were a consensus pick by most media outlets to win the World Series. The offseason acquisition of Derek Lee (who was acquired in a trade with Florida for Hee-seop Choi) and the return of Greg Maddux only bol... |
Who was acquired in a trade with Florida for Hee-seop Choi? | <text>Who was acquired in a trade with Florida for Hee-seop Choi?</text><reasoning>In 2004, the Cubs were a consensus pick by most media outlets to win the World Series. The offseason acquisition of Derek Lee (who was acquired in a trade with Florida for Hee-seop Choi) and the return of Greg Maddux only bolstered these... |
Who was the mid-season deal for? | <text>Who was the mid-season deal for?</text><reasoning>In 2004, the Cubs were a consensus pick by most media outlets to win the World Series. The offseason acquisition of Derek Lee (who was acquired in a trade with Florida for Hee-seop Choi) and the return of Greg Maddux only bolstered these expectation. Despite a mid... |
When was game three of the World Series between the Cubs and the New York Yankees? | <text>When was game three of the World Series between the Cubs and the New York Yankees?</text><reasoning>On October 1, 1932, in game three of the World Series between the Cubs and the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth allegedly stepped to the plate, pointed his finger to Wrigley Field's center field bleachers and hit a long... |
Who allegedly hit a home run to the Center? | <text>Who allegedly hit a home run to the Center?</text><reasoning>On October 1, 1932, in game three of the World Series between the Cubs and the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth allegedly stepped to the plate, pointed his finger to Wrigley Field's center field bleachers and hit a long home run to center. There is speculati... |
When did Babe Ruth retire? | <text>When did Babe Ruth retire?</text><reasoning>On October 1, 1932, in game three of the World Series between the Cubs and the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth allegedly stepped to the plate, pointed his finger to Wrigley Field's center field bleachers and hit a long home run to center. There is speculation as to whether ... |
Who debuted as the starting shortstop in early May 2010? | <text>Who debuted as the starting shortstop in early May 2010?</text><reasoning>Rookie Starlin Castro debuted in early May (2010) as the starting shortstop. However, the club played poorly in the early season, finding themselves 10 games under .500 at the end of June. In addition, long-time ace Carlos Zambrano was pull... |
When did Starlin Castro debut as the starting shortstop? | <text>When did Starlin Castro debut as the starting shortstop?</text><reasoning>Rookie Starlin Castro debuted in early May (2010) as the starting shortstop. However, the club played poorly in the early season, finding themselves 10 games under .500 at the end of June. In addition, long-time ace Carlos Zambrano was pull... |
Who announced on August 22nd they were leaving the Cubs prematurely? | <text>Who announced on August 22nd they were leaving the Cubs prematurely?</text><reasoning>Rookie Starlin Castro debuted in early May (2010) as the starting shortstop. However, the club played poorly in the early season, finding themselves 10 games under .500 at the end of June. In addition, long-time ace Carlos Zambr... |
Why did Lou Piniella leave the cubs prematurely? | <text>Why did Lou Piniella leave the cubs prematurely?</text><reasoning>Rookie Starlin Castro debuted in early May (2010) as the starting shortstop. However, the club played poorly in the early season, finding themselves 10 games under .500 at the end of June. In addition, long-time ace Carlos Zambrano was pulled from ... |
When did the Cubs announce that Joe Maddon had signed a five-year contract to be the 54th manager? | <text>When did the Cubs announce that Joe Maddon had signed a five-year contract to be the 54th manager?</text><reasoning>On November 2, 2014, the Cubs announced that Joe Maddon had signed a five-year contract to be the 54th manager in team history. On December 10, 2014, Maddon announced that the team had signed free a... |
Who did the team sign on December 10, 2014 as a free agent? | <text>Who did the team sign on December 10, 2014 as a free agent?</text><reasoning>On November 2, 2014, the Cubs announced that Joe Maddon had signed a five-year contract to be the 54th manager in team history. On December 10, 2014, Maddon announced that the team had signed free agent Jon Lester to a 6-year, $155 milli... |
How much was Jon Lester's contract worth? | <text>How much was Jon Lester's contract worth?</text><reasoning>On November 2, 2014, the Cubs announced that Joe Maddon had signed a five-year contract to be the 54th manager in team history. On December 10, 2014, Maddon announced that the team had signed free agent Jon Lester to a 6-year, $155 million contract. Many ... |
What was the record the Cubs finished with during the 2015 season? | <text>What was the record the Cubs finished with during the 2015 season?</text><reasoning>On November 2, 2014, the Cubs announced that Joe Maddon had signed a five-year contract to be the 54th manager in team history. On December 10, 2014, Maddon announced that the team had signed free agent Jon Lester to a 6-year, $15... |
What year was the first full season with night baseball at Wrigley Field? | <text>What year was the first full season with night baseball at Wrigley Field?</text><reasoning>In 1989, the first full season with night baseball at Wrigley Field, Don Zimmer's Cubs were led by a core group of veterans in Ryne Sandberg, Rick Sutcliffe and Andre Dawson, who were boosted by a crop of youngsters such as... |
Who was rookie of the year in 1989? | <text>Who was rookie of the year in 1989?</text><reasoning>In 1989, the first full season with night baseball at Wrigley Field, Don Zimmer's Cubs were led by a core group of veterans in Ryne Sandberg, Rick Sutcliffe and Andre Dawson, who were boosted by a crop of youngsters such as Mark Grace, Shawon Dunston, Greg Madd... |
Who was rookie of the year Runner-Up in 1989? | <text>Who was rookie of the year Runner-Up in 1989?</text><reasoning>In 1989, the first full season with night baseball at Wrigley Field, Don Zimmer's Cubs were led by a core group of veterans in Ryne Sandberg, Rick Sutcliffe and Andre Dawson, who were boosted by a crop of youngsters such as Mark Grace, Shawon Dunston,... |
Who did the Cubs meet in the NLCS during 1989? | <text>Who did the Cubs meet in the NLCS during 1989?</text><reasoning>In 1989, the first full season with night baseball at Wrigley Field, Don Zimmer's Cubs were led by a core group of veterans in Ryne Sandberg, Rick Sutcliffe and Andre Dawson, who were boosted by a crop of youngsters such as Mark Grace, Shawon Dunston... |
Who did the Cubs trade after leaving the final game early and lieing about it? | <text>Who did the Cubs trade after leaving the final game early and lieing about it?</text><reasoning>Despite the fact that the Cubs had won 89 games, this fallout was decidedly unlovable, as the Cubs traded superstar Sammy Sosa after he had left the season's final game early and then lied about it publicly. Already a ... |
Who was a controversial figure due to a corked-bat incident? | <text>Who was a controversial figure due to a corked-bat incident?</text><reasoning>Despite the fact that the Cubs had won 89 games, this fallout was decidedly unlovable, as the Cubs traded superstar Sammy Sosa after he had left the season's final game early and then lied about it publicly. Already a controversial figu... |
What popular commentator left during the '04 season? | <text>What popular commentator left during the '04 season?</text><reasoning>Despite the fact that the Cubs had won 89 games, this fallout was decidedly unlovable, as the Cubs traded superstar Sammy Sosa after he had left the season's final game early and then lied about it publicly. Already a controversial figure in th... |
Who verbally attacked Steve Stone? | <text>Who verbally attacked Steve Stone?</text><reasoning>Despite the fact that the Cubs had won 89 games, this fallout was decidedly unlovable, as the Cubs traded superstar Sammy Sosa after he had left the season's final game early and then lied about it publicly. Already a controversial figure in the clubhouse after ... |
In what game did Florida shut the Cubs out? | <text>In what game did Florida shut the Cubs out?</text><reasoning>After losing an extra-inning game in Game 1, the Cubs rallied and took a 3 games to 1 lead over the Wild Card Florida Marlins in the NLCS. Florida shut the Cubs out in Game 5, but young pitcher Mark Prior led the Cubs in Game 6 as they took a 3–0 lead i... |
What pitcher led the Cubs in Game 6? | <text>What pitcher led the Cubs in Game 6?</text><reasoning>After losing an extra-inning game in Game 1, the Cubs rallied and took a 3 games to 1 lead over the Wild Card Florida Marlins in the NLCS. Florida shut the Cubs out in Game 5, but young pitcher Mark Prior led the Cubs in Game 6 as they took a 3–0 lead into the... |
Who hit the foul ball that several spectators attempted to catch? | <text>Who hit the foul ball that several spectators attempted to catch?</text><reasoning>After losing an extra-inning game in Game 1, the Cubs rallied and took a 3 games to 1 lead over the Wild Card Florida Marlins in the NLCS. Florida shut the Cubs out in Game 5, but young pitcher Mark Prior led the Cubs in Game 6 as ... |
What American professional baseball team is located on the North side of Chicago, IL? | <text>What American professional baseball team is located on the North side of Chicago, IL?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team located on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a members of the National League (NL) Central divisi... |
What league are the Chicago Cubs in? | <text>What league are the Chicago Cubs in?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team located on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a members of the National League (NL) Central division; the team plays its home baseball games at Wri... |
Where do the Chicago Cubs play their home games? | <text>Where do the Chicago Cubs play their home games?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team located on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a members of the National League (NL) Central division; the team plays its home baseball ... |
Who currently owns the Chicago Cubs? | <text>Who currently owns the Chicago Cubs?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team located on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a members of the National League (NL) Central division; the team plays its home baseball games at Wr... |
When did Sammy Sosa explode into pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record? | <text>When did Sammy Sosa explode into pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record?</text><reasoning>In June, 1998 Sammy Sosa exploded into the pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record. Sosa had 13 home runs entering the month, representing less than half of Mark McGwire's total. Sosa had his first of four multi-home run ga... |
Who was in pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record? | <text>Who was in pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record?</text><reasoning>In June, 1998 Sammy Sosa exploded into the pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record. Sosa had 13 home runs entering the month, representing less than half of Mark McGwire's total. Sosa had his first of four multi-home run games that month on June... |
Sammy Sosa was in pursuit of beating whose home run record? | <text>Sammy Sosa was in pursuit of beating whose home run record?</text><reasoning>In June, 1998 Sammy Sosa exploded into the pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record. Sosa had 13 home runs entering the month, representing less than half of Mark McGwire's total. Sosa had his first of four multi-home run games that month... |
What award did Sammy Sosa win? | <text>What award did Sammy Sosa win?</text><reasoning>In June, 1998 Sammy Sosa exploded into the pursuit of Roger Maris' home run record. Sosa had 13 home runs entering the month, representing less than half of Mark McGwire's total. Sosa had his first of four multi-home run games that month on June 1, and went on to br... |
What has been discussed since the Federal Republic was founded in 1949? | <text>What has been discussed since the Federal Republic was founded in 1949?</text><reasoning>A new delimitation of the federal territory has been discussed since the Federal Republic was founded in 1949 and even before. Committees and expert commissions advocated a reduction of the number of states; academics (Rutz, ... |
What have experts advocated in regards to delimitation? | <text>What have experts advocated in regards to delimitation?</text><reasoning>A new delimitation of the federal territory has been discussed since the Federal Republic was founded in 1949 and even before. Committees and expert commissions advocated a reduction of the number of states; academics (Rutz, Miegel, Ottnad e... |
What is propagated by the richer states as a means to avoid or reduce fiscal transfers? | <text>What is propagated by the richer states as a means to avoid or reduce fiscal transfers?</text><reasoning>A new delimitation of the federal territory has been discussed since the Federal Republic was founded in 1949 and even before. Committees and expert commissions advocated a reduction of the number of states; a... |
Where is the Cubs' current spring training facility located? | <text>Where is the Cubs' current spring training facility located?</text><reasoning>The Cubs' current spring training facility is located in Sloan Park in |Mesa, Arizona, where they play in the Cactus League. The park seats 15,000, making it Major League baseball's largest spring training facility by capacity. The Cub... |
How many seats are in the Cubs' Sloan Park training facility? | <text>How many seats are in the Cubs' Sloan Park training facility?</text><reasoning>The Cubs' current spring training facility is located in Sloan Park in |Mesa, Arizona, where they play in the Cactus League. The park seats 15,000, making it Major League baseball's largest spring training facility by capacity. The Cub... |
When did Sloan Park open? | <text>When did Sloan Park open?</text><reasoning>The Cubs' current spring training facility is located in Sloan Park in |Mesa, Arizona, where they play in the Cactus League. The park seats 15,000, making it Major League baseball's largest spring training facility by capacity. The Cubs annually sell out most of their ga... |
How many wins did the Cubs finish the NL Central with in 2006? | <text>How many wins did the Cubs finish the NL Central with in 2006?</text><reasoning>After finishing last in the NL Central with 66 wins in 2006, the Cubs re-tooled and went from "worst to first" in 2007. In the offseason they signed Alfonso Soriano to a contract at 8 years for $136 million, and replaced manager Dusty... |
Who was signed to a contract at 8 years for $136 million? | <text>Who was signed to a contract at 8 years for $136 million?</text><reasoning>After finishing last in the NL Central with 66 wins in 2006, the Cubs re-tooled and went from "worst to first" in 2007. In the offseason they signed Alfonso Soriano to a contract at 8 years for $136 million, and replaced manager Dusty Bake... |
Who replaced Dusty Baker as the Cubs manager? | <text>Who replaced Dusty Baker as the Cubs manager?</text><reasoning>After finishing last in the NL Central with 66 wins in 2006, the Cubs re-tooled and went from "worst to first" in 2007. In the offseason they signed Alfonso Soriano to a contract at 8 years for $136 million, and replaced manager Dusty Baker with fiery... |
When did protesters run into the outfield and try to set fire to the U.S. flag? | <text>When did protesters run into the outfield and try to set fire to the U.S. flag?</text><reasoning>On April 25, 1976, at Dodger Stadium, father-and-son protestors ran into the outfield and tried to set fire to a U.S. flag. When Cubs outfielder Rick Monday noticed the flag on the ground and the man and boy fumbling ... |
What stadium did protesters try to burn the U.S. flag? | <text>What stadium did protesters try to burn the U.S. flag?</text><reasoning>On April 25, 1976, at Dodger Stadium, father-and-son protestors ran into the outfield and tried to set fire to a U.S. flag. When Cubs outfielder Rick Monday noticed the flag on the ground and the man and boy fumbling with matches and lighter... |
Who grabbed the flag before protesters could light it on fire? | <text>Who grabbed the flag before protesters could light it on fire?</text><reasoning>On April 25, 1976, at Dodger Stadium, father-and-son protestors ran into the outfield and tried to set fire to a U.S. flag. When Cubs outfielder Rick Monday noticed the flag on the ground and the man and boy fumbling with matches and ... |
When did Hack Wilson set a record of 56 home-runs and 190 runs-batted-in? | <text>When did Hack Wilson set a record of 56 home-runs and 190 runs-batted-in?</text><reasoning>Hack Wilson set a record of 56 home-runs and 190 runs-batted-in in 1930, breaking Lou Gehrig's MLB record of 176 RBI. (In 1999, a long-lost extra RBI mistakenly credited to Charlie Grimm had been found by Cooperstown resear... |
Who Broke Lou Gehrig's MLB record of 176 RBI? | <text>Who Broke Lou Gehrig's MLB record of 176 RBI?</text><reasoning>Hack Wilson set a record of 56 home-runs and 190 runs-batted-in in 1930, breaking Lou Gehrig's MLB record of 176 RBI. (In 1999, a long-lost extra RBI mistakenly credited to Charlie Grimm had been found by Cooperstown researcher Cliff Kachline and veri... |
When did Manny Ramirez get his 165 RBI? | <text>When did Manny Ramirez get his 165 RBI?</text><reasoning>Hack Wilson set a record of 56 home-runs and 190 runs-batted-in in 1930, breaking Lou Gehrig's MLB record of 176 RBI. (In 1999, a long-lost extra RBI mistakenly credited to Charlie Grimm had been found by Cooperstown researcher Cliff Kachline and verified b... |
What was Wilson named by the Baseball Writer's Association of America? | <text>What was Wilson named by the Baseball Writer's Association of America?</text><reasoning>Hack Wilson set a record of 56 home-runs and 190 runs-batted-in in 1930, breaking Lou Gehrig's MLB record of 176 RBI. (In 1999, a long-lost extra RBI mistakenly credited to Charlie Grimm had been found by Cooperstown researche... |
When did the Cubs record their 10,000 regular-season win? | <text>When did the Cubs record their 10,000 regular-season win?</text><reasoning>On April 23, 2008, against the Colorado Rockies, the Cubs recorded the 10,000th regular-season win in their franchise's history dating back to the beginning of the National League in 1876. The Cubs reached the milestone with an overall Nat... |
Who did the Cubs record their 10,000 regular-season against? | <text>Who did the Cubs record their 10,000 regular-season against?</text><reasoning>On April 23, 2008, against the Colorado Rockies, the Cubs recorded the 10,000th regular-season win in their franchise's history dating back to the beginning of the National League in 1876. The Cubs reached the milestone with an overall ... |
When was the beginning of the National League? | <text>When was the beginning of the National League?</text><reasoning>On April 23, 2008, against the Colorado Rockies, the Cubs recorded the 10,000th regular-season win in their franchise's history dating back to the beginning of the National League in 1876. The Cubs reached the milestone with an overall National Leagu... |
Who did the Cubs trade to the Texas Rangers for Mike Olt, C.J. Edwards, Neil Ramirez, and Justin Grimm? | <text>Who did the Cubs trade to the Texas Rangers for Mike Olt, C.J. Edwards, Neil Ramirez, and Justin Grimm?</text><reasoning>The 2013 season resulted in much as the same the year before. Shortly before the trade deadline, the Cubs traded Matt Garza to the Texas Rangers for Mike Olt, C. J. Edwards, Neil Ramirez, and J... |
Who did the Cubs send to the New York Yankees for minor leaguer Corey Black? | <text>Who did the Cubs send to the New York Yankees for minor leaguer Corey Black?</text><reasoning>The 2013 season resulted in much as the same the year before. Shortly before the trade deadline, the Cubs traded Matt Garza to the Texas Rangers for Mike Olt, C. J. Edwards, Neil Ramirez, and Justin Grimm. Three days lat... |
When did Theo Epstein made the decision to fire Dale Sveum? | <text>When did Theo Epstein made the decision to fire Dale Sveum?</text><reasoning>The 2013 season resulted in much as the same the year before. Shortly before the trade deadline, the Cubs traded Matt Garza to the Texas Rangers for Mike Olt, C. J. Edwards, Neil Ramirez, and Justin Grimm. Three days later, the Cubs sent... |
How many seasons did Dale Sveum spend with the Cubs before getting fired? | <text>How many seasons did Dale Sveum spend with the Cubs before getting fired?</text><reasoning>The 2013 season resulted in much as the same the year before. Shortly before the trade deadline, the Cubs traded Matt Garza to the Texas Rangers for Mike Olt, C. J. Edwards, Neil Ramirez, and Justin Grimm. Three days later,... |
How many batters did Kerry Wood strike out against Houston? | <text>How many batters did Kerry Wood strike out against Houston?</text><reasoning>In only his third career start, Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters against Houston on May 6, 1998. This is the franchise record and tied for the Major League record for the most strikeouts in one game by one pitcher (the only other pitcher... |
When did Kerry Wood strike out 20 batters against Houston? | <text>When did Kerry Wood strike out 20 batters against Houston?</text><reasoning>In only his third career start, Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters against Houston on May 6, 1998. This is the franchise record and tied for the Major League record for the most strikeouts in one game by one pitcher (the only other pitcher ... |
Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters against what team? | <text>Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters against what team?</text><reasoning>In only his third career start, Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters against Houston on May 6, 1998. This is the franchise record and tied for the Major League record for the most strikeouts in one game by one pitcher (the only other pitcher to stri... |
When did the Ricketts family acquire a majority interest in the Cubs? | <text>When did the Ricketts family acquire a majority interest in the Cubs?</text><reasoning>The Ricketts family acquired a majority interest in the Cubs in 2009, ending the Tribune years. Apparently handcuffed by the Tribune's bankruptcy and the sale of the club to the Ricketts family, the Cubs' quest for a NL Central... |
Who did Chicago engage in a see-saw battle for first place into August 2009? | <text>Who did Chicago engage in a see-saw battle for first place into August 2009?</text><reasoning>The Ricketts family acquired a majority interest in the Cubs in 2009, ending the Tribune years. Apparently handcuffed by the Tribune's bankruptcy and the sale of the club to the Ricketts family, the Cubs' quest for a NL ... |
What plagued the Cubs in 2009? | <text>What plagued the Cubs in 2009?</text><reasoning>The Ricketts family acquired a majority interest in the Cubs in 2009, ending the Tribune years. Apparently handcuffed by the Tribune's bankruptcy and the sale of the club to the Ricketts family, the Cubs' quest for a NL Central 3-peat started with notice that there ... |
What Chunichi Dragons start was signed to the Cubs in 2008? | <text>What Chunichi Dragons start was signed to the Cubs in 2008?</text><reasoning>The Cubs successfully defended their National League Central title in 2008, going to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 1906–08. The offseason was dominated by three months of unsuccessful trade talks with the... |
Who was acquired from the Oakland Athletics in early July? | <text>Who was acquired from the Oakland Athletics in early July?</text><reasoning>The Cubs successfully defended their National League Central title in 2008, going to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 1906–08. The offseason was dominated by three months of unsuccessful trade talks with the Or... |
Who was named Rookie of the Year in 2008? | <text>Who was named Rookie of the Year in 2008?</text><reasoning>The Cubs successfully defended their National League Central title in 2008, going to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 1906–08. The offseason was dominated by three months of unsuccessful trade talks with the Orioles involving 2... |
Who pitched a no-hitter against the Astros on Spetember 14th? | <text>Who pitched a no-hitter against the Astros on Spetember 14th?</text><reasoning>The Cubs successfully defended their National League Central title in 2008, going to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 1906–08. The offseason was dominated by three months of unsuccessful trade talks with the... |
Where was the former location in Mesa? | <text>Where was the former location in Mesa?</text><reasoning>The former location in Mesa is actually the second HoHoKam Park; the first was built in 1976 as the spring-training home of the Oakland Athletics who left the park in 1979. Apart from HoHoKam Park and Sloan Park the Cubs also have another Mesa training facil... |
How many square feet does Fitch Park provide? | <text>How many square feet does Fitch Park provide?</text><reasoning>The former location in Mesa is actually the second HoHoKam Park; the first was built in 1976 as the spring-training home of the Oakland Athletics who left the park in 1979. Apart from HoHoKam Park and Sloan Park the Cubs also have another Mesa trainin... |
When was the spring training home of the Oakland Athletics built? | <text>When was the spring training home of the Oakland Athletics built?</text><reasoning>The former location in Mesa is actually the second HoHoKam Park; the first was built in 1976 as the spring-training home of the Oakland Athletics who left the park in 1979. Apart from HoHoKam Park and Sloan Park the Cubs also have ... |
What year did Hack Wilson have one of the most impressive seasons in MLB history? | <text>What year did Hack Wilson have one of the most impressive seasons in MLB history?</text><reasoning>Near the end of the first decade of the double-Bills' guidance, the Cubs won the NL pennant in 1929 and then achieved the unusual feat of winning a pennant every three years, following up the 1929 flag with league t... |
How many games in a row did the Cubs win in a row during 1935? | <text>How many games in a row did the Cubs win in a row during 1935?</text><reasoning>Near the end of the first decade of the double-Bills' guidance, the Cubs won the NL pennant in 1929 and then achieved the unusual feat of winning a pennant every three years, following up the 1929 flag with league titles in 1932, 1935... |
What year did the Cubs win the NL pennant? | <text>What year did the Cubs win the NL pennant?</text><reasoning>Near the end of the first decade of the double-Bills' guidance, the Cubs won the NL pennant in 1929 and then achieved the unusual feat of winning a pennant every three years, following up the 1929 flag with league titles in 1932, 1935, and 1938. Unfortun... |
When did the debate on delimitation begin in Germany? | <text>When did the debate on delimitation begin in Germany?</text><reasoning>The debate on a new delimitation of the German territory started in 1919 as part of discussions about the new constitution. Hugo Preuss, the father of the Weimar Constitution, drafted a plan to divide the German Reich into 14 roughly equal-siz... |
Who was the father of the Weimar Constitution? | <text>Who was the father of the Weimar Constitution?</text><reasoning>The debate on a new delimitation of the German territory started in 1919 as part of discussions about the new constitution. Hugo Preuss, the father of the Weimar Constitution, drafted a plan to divide the German Reich into 14 roughly equal-sized stat... |
How many states was the German Reich to divided into? | <text>How many states was the German Reich to divided into?</text><reasoning>The debate on a new delimitation of the German territory started in 1919 as part of discussions about the new constitution. Hugo Preuss, the father of the Weimar Constitution, drafted a plan to divide the German Reich into 14 roughly equal-siz... |
Until 1933 how many configurations in the German states occurred? | <text>Until 1933 how many configurations in the German states occurred?</text><reasoning>The debate on a new delimitation of the German territory started in 1919 as part of discussions about the new constitution. Hugo Preuss, the father of the Weimar Constitution, drafted a plan to divide the German Reich into 14 rough... |
When did Pyrmont join Prussia? | <text>When did Pyrmont join Prussia?</text><reasoning>The debate on a new delimitation of the German territory started in 1919 as part of discussions about the new constitution. Hugo Preuss, the father of the Weimar Constitution, drafted a plan to divide the German Reich into 14 roughly equal-sized states. His proposal... |
What is the longest championship drought in all four of the major North American professional sports leagues? | <text>What is the longest championship drought in all four of the major North American professional sports leagues?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series championship since 1908, and have not appeared in the Fall Classic since 1945, although between their postseason appearance in 1984 and their ... |
The championship drought has led to the Chicago Cubs being know as what? | <text>The championship drought has led to the Chicago Cubs being know as what?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series championship since 1908, and have not appeared in the Fall Classic since 1945, although between their postseason appearance in 1984 and their most recent in 2015, they have made t... |
When was the last time the Chicago Cubs appeared in the Fall Classic? | <text>When was the last time the Chicago Cubs appeared in the Fall Classic?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series championship since 1908, and have not appeared in the Fall Classic since 1945, although between their postseason appearance in 1984 and their most recent in 2015, they have made the ... |
When was the last time the Chicago Cubs win a World Series championship? | <text>When was the last time the Chicago Cubs win a World Series championship?</text><reasoning>The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series championship since 1908, and have not appeared in the Fall Classic since 1945, although between their postseason appearance in 1984 and their most recent in 2015, they have made t... |
In what negotiation did France offer to establish the independent Saarland? | <text>In what negotiation did France offer to establish the independent Saarland?</text><reasoning>In the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954, France offered to establish an independent "Saarland", under the auspices of the Western European Union (WEU), but on 23 October 1955 in the Saar Statute referendum the Saar ele... |
In the 23 October 1955 Saar Statute referendum, what percentage opposed the formation of the Saarland? | <text>In the 23 October 1955 Saar Statute referendum, what percentage opposed the formation of the Saarland?</text><reasoning>In the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954, France offered to establish an independent "Saarland", under the auspices of the Western European Union (WEU), but on 23 October 1955 in the Saar Stat... |
What was the Saar Statute referendum voter turnout? | <text>What was the Saar Statute referendum voter turnout?</text><reasoning>In the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954, France offered to establish an independent "Saarland", under the auspices of the Western European Union (WEU), but on 23 October 1955 in the Saar Statute referendum the Saar electorate rejected this pl... |
Which political figure supported the Saar Statute referendum? | <text>Which political figure supported the Saar Statute referendum?</text><reasoning>In the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954, France offered to establish an independent "Saarland", under the auspices of the Western European Union (WEU), but on 23 October 1955 in the Saar Statute referendum the Saar electorate reject... |
The rejection of the plan by the Saarlanders was interpreted as support for the Saar to do what? | <text>The rejection of the plan by the Saarlanders was interpreted as support for the Saar to do what?</text><reasoning>In the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954, France offered to establish an independent "Saarland", under the auspices of the Western European Union (WEU), but on 23 October 1955 in the Saar Statute re... |
What is the official Cubs team mascot? | <text>What is the official Cubs team mascot?</text><reasoning>The official Cubs team mascot is a young bear cub, named Clark, described by the team's press release as a young and friendly Cub. Clark made his debut at Advocate Health Care on January 13, 2014, the same day as the press release announcing his installation... |
What is the official Cubs team mascot's name? | <text>What is the official Cubs team mascot's name?</text><reasoning>The official Cubs team mascot is a young bear cub, named Clark, described by the team's press release as a young and friendly Cub. Clark made his debut at Advocate Health Care on January 13, 2014, the same day as the press release announcing his insta... |
When did Clark make his debut? | <text>When did Clark make his debut?</text><reasoning>The official Cubs team mascot is a young bear cub, named Clark, described by the team's press release as a young and friendly Cub. Clark made his debut at Advocate Health Care on January 13, 2014, the same day as the press release announcing his installation as the ... |
What was "Baseball's Sad Lexicon" also known as? | <text>What was "Baseball's Sad Lexicon" also known as?</text><reasoning>"Baseball's Sad Lexicon," also known as "Tinker to Evers to Chance" after its refrain, is a 1910 baseball poem by Franklin Pierce Adams. The poem is presented as a single, rueful stanza from the point of view of a New York Giants fan seeing the tal... |
Who wrote "Baseball's Sad Lexicon"? | <text>Who wrote "Baseball's Sad Lexicon"?</text><reasoning>"Baseball's Sad Lexicon," also known as "Tinker to Evers to Chance" after its refrain, is a 1910 baseball poem by Franklin Pierce Adams. The poem is presented as a single, rueful stanza from the point of view of a New York Giants fan seeing the talented Chicago... |
What poem did Franklin Pierce Adams write? | <text>What poem did Franklin Pierce Adams write?</text><reasoning>"Baseball's Sad Lexicon," also known as "Tinker to Evers to Chance" after its refrain, is a 1910 baseball poem by Franklin Pierce Adams. The poem is presented as a single, rueful stanza from the point of view of a New York Giants fan seeing the talented ... |
Who began spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1886? | <text>Who began spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1886?</text><reasoning>The Chicago White Stockings, (today's Chicago Cubs), began spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1886. President Albert Spalding (founder of Spalding Sporting Goods) and player/manager Cap Anson brought their players to Hot Springs... |
Who is the founder of Spalding Sporting Goods? | <text>Who is the founder of Spalding Sporting Goods?</text><reasoning>The Chicago White Stockings, (today's Chicago Cubs), began spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1886. President Albert Spalding (founder of Spalding Sporting Goods) and player/manager Cap Anson brought their players to Hot Springs and played a... |
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