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Paul Sullivan: Addison Russell returns to boos at Wrigley Field while the Cubs deal with yet another off-the-field crisis

CHICAGO - Addison Russell is a lucky man.

Months of therapy, reflection and the support of family, friends and his employer helped save Russell's career, which began a new chapter Wednesday night at Wrigley Field when he returned to the Cubs lineup after serving a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.

Speaking to reporters in the Cubs dugout before the game, Russell seemed much more relaxed than he was during his spring training news conference, when his talking points seemed scripted and he appeared overwhelmed by the glare of

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