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					|   | SP Steve Cooper Agrees to Pact with Chicago Wednesday, December 8th , 2049
 Chicago fans could barely contain their jubilation as Steve Cooper, considered one of the best at his position, opted to sign with the club.
 
 The deal, estimated at $18,000,000 over 2 years, is seen as a master stroke for the general manager's office.
 
 In his lifetime, the 31-year-old Cooper has won 34 and lost 38, piling up 511 strikeouts and 275 walks in 665.1 innings with a 4.49 ERA. Opponents have hit .269 against him.
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