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John Lackey takes rare relief role as Cubs fall to Reds to end regular season

CHICAGO - John Lackey did not announce his retirement Sunday.

The Cubs right-hander announced nothing but his intention to say nothing after he appeared in relief for the second time in his 15-year career during the Cubs' 3-1 defeat to the Reds to wrap up the regular season.

"Yeah, that's not happening," Lackey said to

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