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Utility player Nicky López was at home in Arizona Tuesday evening, eating dinner and then watching the Cubs’ thrilling walk-off win in extra innings against the Dodgers, when the opportunity to re-join the organization unfolded.
“Just to be able to get that call yesterday: ‘Hey, we have a spot open for you, would you like it?’ And I’m like, I would be stupid not to accept it,” Lopez said Wednesday from in front of his new Wrigley Field locker, before the Cubs’ 7-6 win against the Dodgers.