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Cubs already have their long-term shortstop in Nico Hoerner
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner says move back to 2B is 'not an issue' - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner to start at shortstop after return from IL – NBC Sports Chicago
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Nico Hoerner gets contract extension, Cubs season preview
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How banning shift affects Cubs' offseason priorities, Nico Hoerner's future - Chicago Sun-Times
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Nico Hoerner gets contract extension, Cubs season preview
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Cubs not ruling out moving Nico Hoerner back to second base if they sign shortstop in offseason - Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago's Nico Hoerner receives Saturday off
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Nico Hoerner looking forward to long-term future with Cubs
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