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Former Cubs' great Rick Sutcliffe pledges salary again to make sure MLB plays ball

Add former Cubs great Rick Sutcliffe’s voice to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s when it comes to their desire to devise a way to play major league baseball this summer, by any safe means necessary.

The difference: Sutcliffe — as he once famously did more than three decades ago — is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging to give up his salary as a broadcaster to make it happen.

“I’ve talked with a lot of people, players, the association, owners, presidents and GMs,” Sutcliffe told NBC Sports Chicago. “It’s a great opportunity for everybody to just open their arms and do whatever it takes.