Fan’s take: Ten MLB milestones likely to be surpassed in 2011 (Associated Content)

No pro sports league in America values its records and milestones like MLB. One of my greatest memories as a Chicago Cubs fan was watching Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire chase the iconic single-season home run record in 1998. But in 2011, there are no significant milestones of which Cubs players are in reach. However, many other MLB players and teams are within reach of significant milestones heading into the 2011 season. Take a closer look at the top 10 MLB milestones likely to be surpassed in 2011: 10.

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History repeating? Rangers chase Hughes, just like they did CC (Yahoo! Sports)

Let's see: A Texas Rangers offense gets to a New York Yankees starter early, tags him for seven runs and 10...

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Pettitte goes 5 innings in minor league tuneup (AP)

Andy Pettitte allowed two runs in five innings in what was likely to be his final minor league tuneup before returning to the New York Yankees. Pitching for Double-A Trenton in Game 1 of the Eastern League championship series, Pettitte allowed a home run to the first batter, Chase d'Arnaud, on a 1-2 pitch, then set down the next seven hitters.

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Bonds congratulates A-Rod after 600th home run (AP)

Barry Bonds has congratulated Alex Rodriguez for hitting his 600th home run and is wishing the New York Yankees star good luck in his chase for the all-time homer record. Bonds holds the lifetime record with 762 home runs. Bonds put out a message on his website, welcoming Rodriguez to the 600-homer club.

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Westbrook, Ludwick, Lilly, Wood move, Berkman goes (AP)

Former All-Stars Jake Westbrook, Ted Lilly, Ryan Ludwick and Kerry Wood were traded Saturday as pennant contenders played a game of beat-the-clock. Lance Berkman went to the World Series champion New York Yankees after rejecting the Chicago White Sox. Octavio Dotel, Rick Ankiel, Kyle Farnsworth, Chad Qualls and Ryan Theriot also joined the playoff chase and Ryan Church highlighted a five-player...

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