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Lake's role could increase

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      Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000.
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MIAMI – He was the forgotten man heading into spring training but Junior Lake has risen from the baseball graveyard to fortify a role with the Chicago Cubs. And it could get bigger if outfielder Jorge Soler’s ankle injury is deemed serious.