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Column: Baseball’s lockout is spoiling the best part of winter for anxious Cubs and White Sox fans

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Roger Bossard waters the infield at White So spring training on Feb. 24, 2015.

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Former Cubs third baseman Ron Cey signs autographs for this gaggle of jersey-wearing kids at the 2005 Cubs Convention.

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Cubs manager Lou Piniella and White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wish each other well before a spring training game at HoHoKam Park on March 6, 2010.

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Magglio Ordonez looks out over the gathered crowd for SoxFest 2003 at the Hyatt.

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Frank Thomas poses for a picture with Tony Guillen and his son Tony Jr. during the second day of SoxFest 2003.

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As part of a Cubs Park Sunday promotion, kids in the stand are allow on the field to run the bases after the game, shown here March 2, 2014.

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The Cubs trot around their flooded playing field during spring training at French Lick, Ind., in March 1945. Left to right are: Coach Milton Stock, Coach Roy Johnson, John Ostrowski and Frank Secory.

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Cubs players get some running in to stay warm before a game against the Athletics at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Tony Campana sports a furry Cubs hat while he jokes with fan Anndrea Watson at the 2013 Cubs Convention.

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New Cubs manager Don Baylor talks with reporters during the 2000 Cubs Convention.

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Jake Arrieta's glove on Feb. 20, 2015, as spring training begins for the Cubs. Arrieta won the 2015 NL Cy Young Award.

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Guest Services employee Karalee McElligott stands behind a pair of racing announcer costumes during SoxFest 2014.

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Mark Buehrle listens to the White Sox spring training game on the audio feed on February 27, 2008.

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Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler laughs after falling during a spring training workout on Feb. 25, 2015.

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Johnny Cullen, 8, takes a swing at virtual reality batting practice during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.

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An optimistic fan wears an World Series champions shirt at Cubs spring training on Feb. 25, 2015.

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Jason Heyward watches players hit during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 23, 2021.

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White Sox manager Robin Ventura and Cubs manager Dale Sveum before a Cactus League spring training game at Camelback Ranch on March 9, 2012.

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Jason Heyward sits on the bench after warming up during the first day of spring training, Feb. 19, 2016.

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Jose Abreu greets fans at SoxFest at the Hilton in Chicago on Jan. 27, 2017.

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Javier Baez talks with members of the press during the Cubs Convention in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in 2015.

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New outfielder Juan Pierre has an opinion about a question asked of him at SoxFest 2010 at the Palmer House.

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Carl Edwards Jr. sports a bow tie as he looks on with other players during the opening day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Jan. 18, 2019.

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5-year-old Thomas DeWitt watches White Sox outfielder Aaron Rowand give fielding tips at a fielding clinic booth in 2004.

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Fans sit socially distant while watching Anthony Rizzo bat during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 1, 2021.

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A young White Sox fan sneaks a cup of water behind a a security guard.

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Cubs manager Dusty Baker and Ron Santo sitting on a golf cart shielded from the light rain while pitchers and catchers held a workout on Feb. 19, 2005.

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Adam Eaton holds 3-month-old Eli DeWitt as parents Wesley and Kellie photograph them during an autograph session at Soxfest 2014.

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Cubs' Kris Bryant (left) and Anthony Rizzo share a moment on the first day.

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Nick Powell has a Cubs tattoo sporting the dimensions of Wrigley Field on March 2, 2014.

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Cubs radio partners Keith Moreland and Pat Hughes before the spring training opener in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Cubs strength and conditioning coach Tim Buss drives past players in a Ferrari sports car during spring training at the Under Armour Performance on Feb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Jim Dorf screams in excitement with the crowd at the 2000 Cubs Convention as daughter Susie, 3, covers her ears for protection.

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The lobby of the Hilton Hotel is buzzing with Cubs fans and other hotel guests. It was especially busy for the 2000 Cubs Convention, as filming of the tv show "ER" was on the rooftop.

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Jordan Guerrero blows bubbles in the White Sox dugout at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2018.

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Cubs pitchers throw on Feb. 12, 2019 as they report to spring training in Mesa, Ariz.

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White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada, right, signs autographs for fans with third baseman Yolmer Sanchez during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

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Willie Harris licks a baseball during workouts at the White Sox spring training facility in Tucson, Ariz., on February 22, 2005.

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Manager Tony La Russa walks on a practice field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 24, 2021.

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon addresses his team at the start of practice on Feb. 25, 2015.

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White Sox pitchers Jeff Samardzija and John Danks get a ride in the rain on Feb. 23, 2015.

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From the 2005 World Series-winning White Sox team: Tadahito Iguchi, Scott Podsednik, Jon Garland, Joe Crede, Geoff Blum, Bobby Jenks, Jose Contreras and Aaron Rowand gather for a group photograph before the start of SoxFest 2015.

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Fans greet newly acquired pitcher Jon Lester during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in 2015.

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White Sox reliever Kelly Wunsch interviews teammate Joe Crede at SoxFest 2003.

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Ernie Banks thanks a woman for attending the 2004 Cubs Convention.

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Cubs manager Rick Renteria has a bone to pick with umpire Marcus Patillo in the fifth inning of a spring training loss on March 6, 2014.

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Darwin Barney is introduced to fans during opening ceremonies at the 2013 Cubs Convention.

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White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams, left, and manager Ozzie Guillen answer fans questions during a seminar called "Your 2006 Chicago White Sox."

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Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks are introduced at the 2007 Cubs Convention.

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White Sox fans, from left, Joe Adams, Nick Shields and Nicole Mailhiot hang out in a replica of the locker room at SoxFest 2006.

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Dr. Tracy Williams works with Miguel Negron during vision tests held in the White Sox clubhouse on Feb. 21, 2008.

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Rick Heinz of Hinsdale waits in line to have Paul Konerko sign a painting that features the White Sox fan favorite during SoxFest 2013 at the Palmer House Hilton.

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White Sox infielder Tyler Saladino hugs teammate Yolmer Sanchez during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 17, 2017.

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Gloves sit on a table while players practice during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2020.

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Newly acquired White Sox pitcher Jeff Samardzija answers reporters' questions before the start of SoxFest 2015.

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Mark Prior and Derrek Lee greet each other at the 2006 Cubs Convention.

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Cubs manager Lou Piniella at Fitch Park on March 2, 2010.

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Fans wait for could balls that might leave the Cubs practice field on March 4, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz.

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White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson speaks with members of the media during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant greets fans during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Jan. 15, 2016, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel.

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White Sox Jayden Franco, of Glendale, Ariz., holds a large baseball waiting for players to sign it before a game against the Mariners in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch on March 7, 2015.

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White Sox pitching coordinator Richard Dotson watches players stretch during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 15, 2017.

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White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper watches practice on Feb. 20, 2015.

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Pitcher Chris Sale answers questions at SoxFest 2011.

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New Cubs manager Dusty Baker and his son, Darren, sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at the 2003 Cubs Convention.

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Kris Bryant fields ground balls during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 25, 2021.

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Bill Veeck takes a smoke break while watching his White Sox practice at spring training in Sarasota, Florida, in March 1977.

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Kim and Jason Barnes take a break outside the Grand Ballroom before searching for player autographs at the 2003 Cubs Convention.

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Jose Abreu batts during White Sox spring training on Feb. 23, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz.

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Mia Gerace poses for a photograph with White Sox pitcher Addison Reed during SoxFest 2013 at the Palmer House Hilton.

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The mainstays of the 1933 Cub pitching staff -- Pat Malone, Guy Bush, Lon Warneke and Charlie Root -- strike a pose in spring training 1933.

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First baseman Adam LaRoche walks back into the clubhouse with his son Drake, 13, after White Sox photo day on Feb. 28, 2015.

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White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia throws his glove at a fly ball during batting practice on Feb. 21, 2015.

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Cubs manager Don Zimmer shares a laugh with third baseman Luis Salazar during a workout on Feb. 28, 1991, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Pitcher Mark Buehrle poses for a photo with Megan Johnson as he signs autographs at SoxFest 2007.

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Ryan Dempster is dragged away from signing autographs by Bob Howry following the "Cubs Win, Lose or Draw" session at the 2008 Cubs Convention.

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White Sox manager Robin Ventura talks with a colleague before the start of SoxFest 2015.

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Cubs players stretch during a spring training practice at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 18, 2013.

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Kerry Wood and Henry Rodriguez enjoy introductions at the 2000 Cubs Convention.

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The Cubs' Ron Santo worked up a sweat at spring training in Arizona in 1968.

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Tommy La Stella warms on the field before practice during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 17, 2018.

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White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, left, and Dodgers owner and chairman Frank McCourt chat as they look over their baseball teams' shared spring training facility on Jan. 15, 2009. The park, called Camelback Ranch, will seat 10,000 with room for another 3,000 on the lawn area and will open in March.

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White Sox catcher Adrian Nieto in the dugout before a spring training game against the Royals on March 3, 2014.

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Ron Santo meets Cubs players and a crowd of Cubs faithful at the start of the 11th annual Cubs Convention in 1996.

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Ben Zobrist leaves the batting cages during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 18, 2018.

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White Sox outfielder Courtney Hawkins, accompanied by Luka Stojakovic from Park Ridge Little League, is introduced during the opening ceremony at SoxFest 2015.

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A determined Tom Wright of Carol Stream takes a nap as he waits in line for about two hours to get autographs from Dick Allen, Paul Konerko and Moose Skowron at SoxFest 2001.

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White Sox prospects Micah Johnson, from left, Courtney Hawkins, Tim Anderson and Carlos Rodon participate in a panel discussion titled "On Their Way: Future Sox" in 2015.

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Kris Bryant rests against Anthony Rizzo after practice during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 20, 2018.

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Kris Bryant signs autographs after the first day of spring training, Feb. 19, 2016.

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White Sox general manager Rick Hahn watches pitcher Michael Kopech throw during spring training at Camelback Ranch pm Feb. 15, 2017.

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Cullen Daly, 10, of Moline, sporting his haircut with ink of Addison Russell, poses with the Chicago Cubs player after Russell brought Daly on stage during the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Jan. 16, 2016.

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White Sox fan Tom Skiendzielewski shows off his painted head while standing next to curtains that line the side of a room at the SoxFest 2001

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Lily Shure, age 5, is all smiles as she meets Jose Abreu of the White Sox who signed autographs on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, the first day of SoxFest.

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Cubs fan Kim McHugh holds her 4-month-old daughter Ellie in a large baseball glove at the 2015 Cubs Convention.

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The Cubs' Javier Baez signs autographs before the first inning of an exhibition game against the Indians on Feb. 26, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon watches batting practice on Feb. 25, 2015.

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Anthony Rizzo and Jeff Samardzija have a moment together during spring training at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 22, 2013.

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Alfonso Soriano is announced during the opening ceremonies at the 2013 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel.

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White Sox manager Robin Ventura attends a panel discussion at SoxFest 2014.

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Mesa resident Michelle Moyer sings the national anthem during Opening Day ceremonies on Feb. 27, 2014, at the new Cubs training facility stadium.

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Gary Matthews, known as "Sarge," and Rick Sutcliffe tell stories of their playing past on a panel of members of the 1984 Cubs team at the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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3-month-old TJ Hynes sports a Cubs hat at his first Cubs Convention in 2012.

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White Sox's Jordan Danks signs an autograph on Feb. 19, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

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White Sox players run during a workout, Feb. 19, 2016.

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Jim Thome jokes with the White Sox public address announcer Gene Honda at SoxFest 2006.

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Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams watches a spring training practice on Feb. 21, 2013.

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White Sox Executive Vice President Kenny Williams, left, and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf laugh while recalling their favorite 2005 World series memory at SoxFest 2015.

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Zach Putnam hops a fence during spring training on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Pitchers throw on the first day of full squad workouts during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 22, 2021.

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Jorge Soler runs the bases on Feb. 27, 2015, at Cubs spring training in Mesa, Ariz.

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Corey Patterson shares centerfield with his new manager Dusty Baker during their first full day of spring training for the Cubs at Fitch Park on Fenb. 18, 2003.

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Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein signs an autograph for 8-year-old Nolan Groves at the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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A baseball finds a new home during a 2008 Cactus League game in Tucson, Ariz.

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New Cubs manager Joe Maddon, center, and his coaching staff are officially introduced to fans at the 2015 Cubs Convention.

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Rhett Rowe, left, and his friend Allen Stewart admire their newly autographed bats by Frank Thomas at SoxFest 2003.

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Eloy Jimenez poses for a photo with Nick Madrigal while walking between practice fields during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2021.

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Jose Abreu watches Tim Anderson kick Yoan Moncada from behind during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 28, 2021.

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Ernie Banks sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Cubs Convention held at the Hilton Chicago and Towers.

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New Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein throws out a ceremonial first pitch beside new manager Dale Sveum at the Cubs Convention at the Hilton Chicago in 2012.

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White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech speaks with members of the media during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

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Eloy Jimenez bats during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018.

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Cubs legends at the 2011 Cubs Convention (from left to right): Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks.

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Chris Sale (left) works out at a White Sox spring training practice on Feb. 19, 2013.

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Dexter Fowler practices bunting at spring training on Feb. 25, 2015.

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Dusty Baker greets fans after signing autographs at the 2005 Cubs Convention.

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David Ross shows off the 2016 World Series trophy at the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand on Jan. 13, 2017.

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White Sox outfielders Luis Basabe and Eloy Jimenez pose at spring training on Feb. 14, 2019.

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Covered in a White Sox blanket in his wheelchair, 18-year-old Rob Komosa waits to get his hat autographed from players at SoxFest 2001. Komosa says he is a season ticket holder, and has been a fan his whole life. He said his family recently obtained a van big enough for his chair, enabling him to attend more games.

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Paul Konerko signs autographs on March 3, 2014, before a spring training game against the Royals.

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Michael Kopech talks to the media at SoxFest at the Hilton in Chicago on Jan. 27, 2017.

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White Sox pitcher Bartolo Colon in the first game at the new spring training facility on March 1, 2009.

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Adam Dunn heads to the clubhouse after signing numerous autographs at Camelback Ranch on February 26, 2011.

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Fans don their 3-D glasses in preparation for a video feature at SoxFest 2010.

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Javier Baez signs autographs before a Cubs spring training game on Feb. 24, 2018.

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White Sox players including Lucas Giolito (27) toss gifts to fans at SoxFest at the Hilton in Chicago on Jan. 27, 2017.

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White Sox pitcher Freddy Garcia arrives wearing 3D glasses for a 3D presentation that followed introductions at SoxFest 2010.

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White Sox themed cookies on sale at the Max and Benny's booth at SoxFest on Jan. 31, 2016.

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Cubs infielders Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo watch batting practice during spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center on Feb. 16, 2017.

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New White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen pats Stephanie Moreno on the head during an autograph session at SoxFest 2004.

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White Sox pitchers pose for a photograph at the French Lick Springs hotel auditorium in March 1943. Left to right are: Ed Weiland, Don Hanski, Joe Haynes, Orval Grove, Thornton Lee, and an unnamed player.

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Robin Ventura walks between fields during spring training on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins, left, watches new Cubs manager Rick Renteria greet former third baseman Bill Madlock at the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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Carlos Zambrano and Alfonso Soriano arrive for the 2009 Cubs Convention.

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A White Sox fan shows a birthday appreciation for Paul Konerko on his birthday on March 5, 2014, before a game against the Padres at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.

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White Sox's Yoan Moncada checks on the rainy weather while waiting his turn at photo day on Feb. 21, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.

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White Sox players climb from the dugout for the singing of "God Bless America" on March 3, 2014 during a spring training game against the Royals.

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Edwin Jackson is introduced to fans during opening ceremonies at the 2013 Cubs Convention.

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Ron Santo waves to the crowd at the 2009 Cubs Convention

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MLB commissioner Bud Selig with White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf at SoxFest 2012.

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Bill Veeck Jr. with Cubs manager Joe McCarthy at spring training in 1928 (when Veeck's father William Veeck Sr. was president of the team).

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White Sox players stretch at spring training in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 24, 2015.

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Former White Sox player Bo Jackson laughs with a fan while signing autographs in 2015.

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Marlon Byrd watches as Reed Johnson's two-year-old son Tyce gets ready to swing his bat as pitchers and catchers officially report at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 18, 2012.

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New Cubs manager Rick Renteria gestures while answering questions at the "Meet Cubs Baseball Management" panel during the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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A White Sox fan holds an autographed ball as he listens to a panel called "View From The Dugout" which included assistant general manager Buddy Bell, manager Robin Ventura, first base coach Daryl Boston and bullpen coach Bobby Thigpen at SoxFest 2013.

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Third baseman Joe Crede takes a break from signing autographs to snuggle with his 17-month-old daughter Anna at SoxFest 2005.

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The 2013 Cubs team watches a video during opening ceremonies at the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel.

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Jason Heyward (right) uses the jersey of John Lackey to show a confused fan that the duo now plays for the Cubs.

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Emily Sobut leans in close to A.J. Pierzynski as a friend snaps a photo of her and her favorite White Sox player at SoxFest 2011.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) stretches before the the first inning of a spring training game against the Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 1, 2021.

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Cubs fans Anthony, 5, and Javier Nava, 8, look up at Alfonso Soriano at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 18, 2013.

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A lego bust of Harry Caray sits on display during the Cubs Convention at the Hilton Chicago in 2012.

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Erwin Schless, right, expresses his love for the Cubs and dislike for the Chicago White Sox at the 2000 Cubs Convention. Schless has not missed a Cubs Convention; his son, Michael, left, missed one when he was away at college.

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John Danks and the Arizona sky during a spring training practice in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 19, 2013.

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Jermaine Dye (left) and Gavin Floyd at the opening ceremonies of SoxFest 2009.

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The Cubs line up for a portrait before exercising at their spring training camp in French Lick, Ind., in March 1943. They are, left to right, Leslie Fleming, Bill Lee, Lon Warneke, Paul Derringer, Bob McCall, Hiram Bithorn, Ed Hanyzewski, Jonas Berry, William Sahlin, Walter Signer, Jake Mooty, Ray Prim, Claude Passeau and Paul Erickson.

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Ernie Banks signs autographs at the Cubs Convention during a panel in 2014.

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White Sox greats Minnie Minoso and Harold Baines (background) at SoxFest 2009 at the Palmer House.

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White Sox general manager, Ken "Hawk" Harrelson tries his hand at the catcher position at spring training in Sarasota, Fla., on March 1, 1986.

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Mark Nieds with his one-year-old daughter Lucy at the 2000 Cubs Convention.

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James Kut, left, and Steve Harrison wait for the doors to open at the 2014 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.

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12-year-old John Gardiner looks through some authentic jerseys at SoxFest 2004.

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Cubs center fielder Ian Happ during batting practice in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 17, 2019.

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Chicago Cubs third base coach Will Venable fields balls while players hit during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2020.

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White Sox manager Tony LaRussa watches as the new general manager, Ken Harrelson, tosses the ball on Feb. 22, 1986, in Sarasota, Fla. This was the first workout Harrelson attended as the general manager after moving to the front office from the announcers booth.

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Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria watches his pitchers at practice on Feb. 14, 2019.

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Esteban Loaiza signs autographs at SoxFest 2004 at the Hyatt Regency.

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Cubs players watch Starlin Castro's at bat in the second inning against the Giants in a Cactus League game at HoHoKam Park on Feb. 24, 2013.

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Cubs pitcher Ryan Demptser throws during a spring training game against the White Sox on March 13, 2010 in Las Vegas. .

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A White Sox logo shines down onto the floor of the Palmer House Hilton during SoxFest 2012.

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Steve Pump paints social distancing squares in the center field lawn in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 24, 2021.

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White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito throws on Feb. 16, 2019 during spring training in Glendale, Ariz.

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A young Cubs fan wears the name of Cubs player Kris Bryant in his hair as children wait for the 2019 team to be announced on Jan. 18, 2019.

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Former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano waves to the crowd as former and current members of the team are introduced to fans on the first day.

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New Cubs manager Joe Maddon greets fans during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in 2015.

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White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez, left, signs autographs for fans with prospect Dylan Cease during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.

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White Sox manager Jerry Manuel shows off the new new alternate jersey at SoxFest 1999.

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New Cubs player Marlon Byrd arrives for the 2010 Cubs Convention.

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Sporting a lengthy beard, Reed Johnson tosses his hat to the crowd at the 2009 Cubs Convention.

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon greets fans at the Cubs Convention on Jan. 15, 2016.

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Brian Bogusevic sprays sun screen in the dugout prior to a Cactus League game against the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

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Caught by surprise is Cubs minor league hitting coach Von Joshua on Feb. 25, 2011.

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Paul Konerko speaks with White Sox fan Carol Ann Everett after giving the Bolingbrook resident an autograph on her street sign at SoxFest 2013 inside the Palmer House Hilton.

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The throw gets past White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi as the Cubs' Jacque Jones tries to steal second base during the third inning of a spring training game in Tucson, Ariz., on March 16, 2007.

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Alexei Ramirez walks to the stage at the Palmer House at SoxFest 2011.

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Yoan Moncada smiles while walking between practice fields during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2021.

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Carlos Zambrano arrives for the 2010 Cubs Convention.

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Nicole Phillips gets her Michael Barrett cut-out signed by catcher Michael Barrett at the 2005 Cubs Convention.

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"Little Paulie," Paul Konerko's bobblehead, was brought by Steve Baggio in hopes of getting an autograph from the real deal at a spring training game in 2014.

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Neil Barry sings the national anthem during the 2002 opening ceremonies at the Cubs Convention.

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Ryne Sandberg signs autographs at the 2003 Cubs Convention.

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Carlos Marmol signs autographs at the 2013 Cubs Convention.

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Chris Sale of the White Sox signs autographs on  the first day of SoxFest.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez autographs items for fans before a game against the Mariners in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch on March 7, 2015.

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White Sox fans take a break from getting autographs during at SoxFest 2015.

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Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish stretches against a wall at spring training on Feb. 17, 2019.

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Matt Garza tosses a hat into the crowd during opening ceremonies at the 2013 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel.

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Kerry Wood waves to fans during introductions at the 2012 Cubs Convention at the Hilton Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo during a spring yraining at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 21, 2013.

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As rain falls, Darwin Barney ducks into the batting cages at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 20, 2013.

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Adam Dunn is introduced at the opening ceremony during SoxFest 2014 at the Palmer House Hilton.

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Paul Konerko is introduced at the opening ceremony during SoxFest 2014 at the Palmer House Hilton.

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Cubs' World Series cookies on display on the first day of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Jan. 13, 2017.

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White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf watches the infielders during workouts at the team's spring training facility in Tucson, Ariz., on February 24, 2005.

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It's a new uniform and a new city for Joe Girardi as he returns to the Cubs after playing with the World Champions New York Yankees on Feb. 17, 2000.

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New Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija at the 2007 Cubs Convention at the Hilton Towers.

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White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen arrives sporting a Bears jersey at SoxFest 2007.

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White Sox pitcher Charlie Hough is shown during a workout on March 17, 1991, in Sarasota, Fla.

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Anthony Rizzo signs his autograph on the back of Rosie Portelli's jersey at the 2013 Cubs Convention.

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Ozzie Guillen carries the World Series trophy to the first day of SoxFest 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

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Cubs players warm up before practice during spring training on Feb. 22, 2017.

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Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo talk as Cubs spring training begins on Feb. 20, 2015.

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White Sox coach Jeff Cox hands back the autographed ball to a fan at SoxFest 2008.

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Dayan Viciedo and Alex Rios at a spring training practice on Feb. 19, 2013.

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Michael Restovich in right field for the White Sox during a game at their new Camelback Ranch facility in Glendale, Ariz., on March 1, 2009.

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Fans wait for the opening ceremony to begin during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in 2015.

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White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu signs the shirt of Logan Long, 9, during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.

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A young fan looks to get a high-five from outfielder Jason Heyward as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

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Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa laughs while talking to reportersat the 2001 Cubs Convention. Sosa, who originally hadn't planned to attend the event, changed his mind in January and agreed to make an appearance.

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Alfonso Soriano and Starlin Castro before an intrasquad game at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 21, 2013.

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Michael Ynoa walks by a puddle during the Chicago White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2017.

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Willson Contreras kneels on the field while catching during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 23, 2021 in Mesa, Ariz.

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Jose Abreu, Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada and other White Sox players walk to a practice field during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 19, 2020.

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White Sox mascot Southpaw gives a high-five to 4-year-old Tim Russo as his dad Mark, center, takes pictures in 2014.

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Cubs pitchers Kerry Wood, Carlos Zambrano and Greg Maddux during running drills in the first day of spring training training in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 17, 2005.

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To the delight of fans, outfielder Matt Murton rides an electronic bull at the 2006 Cubs Convention at the Hilton Towers.

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White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf (left) and former GM Roland Hemond enjoy day one of SoxFest 2003 at the Hyatt.

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Yu Darvish pitches during the second day of Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 15, 2018.

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White Sox third baseman Joe Crede throws the first day of spring training on Feb. 16, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz. Crede arrived at spring training early to work on returning from back surgery he had eight months ago.

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Cubs manager Dale Sveum shakes hands with Ernie Banks during opening ceremonies at the 2013 Cubs Convention.

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White Sox players warm up during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 19, 2020.

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Cubs owner Tom Ricketts talks with fans during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in 2015.

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Cubs outfielder Aaron Cunningham, left, and other players wait below the stadium amid a rain delay before a spring training game against the Giants on March 1, 2014. The game was eventually cancelled.

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White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana is recorded during an interview before the start of SoxFest 2015.

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Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant chats with fans as he autographs balls before a game against the Reds at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. on March 6, 2015.

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New White Sox first base coach Daryl Boston speaks during a panel called "View From The Dugout" as manager Robin Ventura and assistant general manager Buddy Bell laugh at SoxFest 2013 held at the Palmer House Hilton.

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Jacob May, White Sox prospect and great nephew of former White Sox player Carlos May, poses for a photo with Juliana Pena, 8 months, of Chicago on Jan. 31, 2016.

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Ron Santo jokes around with the media before 2004 Cubs Convention.

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Cubs fan Erin Fitzgerald watches batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. on March 9, 2015.

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Ray Durham (from left), manager Jerry Manuel, Jose Valentin and Frank Thomas kid around backstage before appearing at SoxFest 2002.

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Pitcher Brandon McCarthy signs autographs at SoxFest 2006 at the Hyatt Regency.

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Michael Kopech pitches in the bullpen during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Relief pitcher David Robertson and other White Sox players on Feb. 21, 2015.

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Former Cubs pitcher Fergie Jenkins sits behind bobbleheads of himself while signing autographs during the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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Jake Arrieta walks near a group pitchers before throwing during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 27, 2021.

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Kyle Schwarber warms up during the second day of Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 15, 2018.

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A White Sox fan looks at signed baseballs in a merchandise area of SoxFest 2013 at the Palmer House Hilton.

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Jake Peavy and manager Ozzie Guillen toss whiffle baseballs to fans at SoxFest 2010 at the Palmer House.

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Newly acquired pitcher Jeff Samardzija signs autographs during the annual SoxFest convention in 2015.

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Alberto Gonzalez and Brett Jackson on Cubs photo day at Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 18, 2013.

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White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale throws batting practice at a spring training practice on Feb. 24, 2015.

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Javier Baez, with a MLB logo tattoo on the back of his neck, during the National Anthem before a Catcus league game against the Angels.

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Baseball Hall of Fame player Rollie Fingers smiles to a fan while signing autographs during the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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Young Cubs fans get a chance to play some baseball of their own at the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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Dayan Viciedo, left, and Jose Abreu, right, sign autographs at Soxfest 2014 held at the Palmer House Hilton.

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The Cubs' Ron Santo brought his own cub, three-year-old son Ron Jr., to spring training in Mesa, Ariz.

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White Sox fan Elise Klein, of Glencoe, holds a framed photograph with autographs of both old and current White Sox players as she waits in the autograph line for Dayan Viciedo and Jose Abreu at Soxfest 2014 held at the Palmer House Hilton.

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White Sox general manager Rick Hahn answers questions from fans at SoxFest 2103 inside the Palmer House Hilton.

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Hall of Famer and new Triple-A manager Ryne Sandberg is introduced at the 2010 Cubs Convention.

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Avisail Garcia, left, and Alexei Ramirez gesture to a teammate during SoxFest 2014.

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Mark Grace cheers the fans after being introduced during "The Boys of Zimmer" panel at the 2007 Cubs Convention.

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Ryan Sweeney's shadow is cast on Feb. 24, 2014, at Cubs photo day.

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Starlin Castro is introduced at the 2014 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.

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2-year-old Emma Heyman cries in her father David's arms as Cubs mascot Clark tries for a group photograph during the 2014 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Hotel.

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A boy takes a picture of window coverings during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand on Jan. 14, 2017.

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Penni Schimke wears a Ron Santo jersey as she takes in the scene at the Seraton Chicago Hotel during the 2013 Cubs Convention.

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White Sox bench coach Mark Parent and manager Robin Ventura position left fielder Dewayne Wise in the first inning of a game against the Dodgers on Feb. 24, 2013.

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Cubs Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins leads the crowd in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during seventh-inning stretch of a game against the Diamondbacks on opening day at a new stadium in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2014.

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The Cubs grounds crew repairs the pitcher's mound on Feb. 19, 2015, at Sloan Park.

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Dan Stapleton and Dawn Ericksen smile during a panel at the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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Fans pose with a large cutout photo of Carlos Zambrano at the 2010 Cubs Convention.

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White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf speaks to the media about the passing of Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks during at SoxFest in 2015.

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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo walks through the dugout after the first inning of an exhibition game against the White Sox at spring training on Feb. 27, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.

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Yoan Moncada sticks his tongue out while waiting to bat during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2018.

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White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech attends practice during spring training on Feb. 16, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz.

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New White Sox General Manager Ken Williams listens to questions from fans at the SoxFest 2001. Behind him is a poster made up of Sox team autographs, thanking fans for their support.

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Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa greets his teammates on the field at Fitch Park after making his debut at spring training in Mesa, Ariz., on March 1, 1999.

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Ben Zobrist stretches with other players during spring training, Feb. 25, 2016.

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Cubs manager Charley Grimm (left) and Gabby Hartnett with a leopard cub on March 14, 1937, at spring training.

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Workmen scatter sand on the grass that will be the infield of the baseball diamond where the Cubs will practice in French Lick Springs, Ind., in March 1944.

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10-year-old Cubs fan Marcos Cabral dives into a bed of sponges for a chance to meet Willson Contreras, right, at the Cubs Convention on Jan 19, 2019.

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Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks welcome new member Andre Dawson as he is introduced at the 2010 Cubs Convention.

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Cubs pitcher Jeff Samarzija and team president Theo Epstein at the 2014 Cubs Convention.

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Gordon Beckham attends SoxFest 2014 at the Palmer House Hilton.

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Carl Edwards Jr. is announced with other members of the 2018 Cubs on the first day.

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Cubs batting practice at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. on March 6, 2015.

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The grounds crew waters the field before Cubs practice on Feb. 20, 2015.

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Kyle Schwarber sits outside after practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Minnie Minoso is introduced during the opening ceremony at SoxFest 2015 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers.

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New Cubs manager Joe Maddon, seen through a TV camera eyepiece, meets with members of the press during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in 2015.

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Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant smiles in the dugout before the first inning of a Cactus League game against the Padres on Feb. 25, 2019.

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Cubs announcer Harry Caray is shown during a spring training game at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Ariz., on March 25, 1994.

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White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle catches some early morning rays just before workouts on Feb. 26, 2005.

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Catchers Kyle Schwarber and David Ross on Feb. 27, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.

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2-year-old Dominick Ciamprone holds up a baseball as his father, Joe, holds him as wait to get an autograph from Paul Konerko at SoxFest 2006 at the Hyatt Regency.

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Billy Pierce, a member of the American League Championship team of 1959, at SoxFest 2009.

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Jose Valentin at SoxFest 2004.

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Cubs manager Lou Piniella signs autographs following a panel discussion at the 2009 Cubs Convention at the Hilton Towers.

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Tim Anderson singles in the 4th inning of a practice game against the Reds at spring training on Feb. 25, 2018.

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Members of the Cubs staff walk by a group of pitchers throwing on practice mounds on the first day of full squad workouts at Sloan Park on Feb. 22, 2021,

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Michael Jordan at a press conference after signing with the White Sox on Feb. 7, 1994.

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Carlos Quentin at White Sox spring training on Feb. 25, 2008.

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Inside the Cubs dugout before an intrasquad game at rainy HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 21, 2013.

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Ben Metrick looks up at a window cover depicting a win during the 2014 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Hotel.

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White Sox third baseman Matt Davidson prepares for practice on Feb. 26, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz.