Jake Arrieta, Yu Darvish and decision time: Inside the Cubs' take-it-or-leave it offer

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SportsPulse: MLB insider Bob Nightengale talks about timely topics, including the disappointing NL West and New York Mets. SAN FRANCISCO — Philadelphia Phillies ace Jake Arrieta’s cell phone buzzed Saturday. He looked down and laughed. It was his old teammate in Chicago. “There’s no way you’re ducking the Cubbies this series,’’ Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said in a text message. “I was going to have Joe (Maddon) lead me off so I could take you deep.’’ Arrieta wasted no time, quickly checked the NL Central standings, and responded: “Hey, I’m just trying to help you guys catch Milwaukee.’’ Arrieta may not be pitching against the Cubs when the Phillies open a three-game series Tuesday at Wrigley

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