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2/28/09 World Series Rematch GDT: Rays @ Phillies

Game Time: 1:05 PM

TV/Radio: MLB Network & MLB Network HD; 620 AM

 Lineup:

Starter: Mitch Talbot P Other pitchers scheduled: J.P. Howell, Lance Cormier, Dewon Day, Neal Frontz

To watch:

Mitch Talbot pitches for the second time this week, but his first start of the spring. Let's hope he follows in the steps of fellow Rays starters: Carlos Hernandez, Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann who've combined for six innings of shutout ball.

Lance Cormier is battling for the final bullpen spot. J.P. Howell makes his first and maybe last appearance for the Rays before heading to the World Baseball Classic

Pat Burrell faces his former team for the first time.

R.J.'s spring crush, Ray Olmedo, makes the start at short stop.

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Rematch?

Does that mean JC Romero will be pitching? If so, did JC take his “supliments?”

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

The game is on TV

and Maddon has to toss out that lineup? =/

Hello.

by killa3312 on Feb 28, 2009 12:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Phillies have Victorino, Howard, Ibanez and Rollins in theres

Lawn darts please.

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You do understand the

‘rules of engagement’ concening ST games and the home and road team?

by Raymondo on Feb 28, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Plus yesterday was the Friday of ST

I hope the team went out and got good and drunk after a fairly ordinary first week. Roll out the cannon boys, steal us some wine.

Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.

by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 12:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think the Rays can sneak a win here.

It’s good to see where an Olmedo would fit in with the team, in terms of depth. I like him as a pick up. I like Ruggiano getting some at bats, which he deserves. I interested in seeing the organizational depth that is on display here. The Rays had A LOT of injuries last year. We had some guys step up big time for us. Will that happen again? Maybe. These guys that we have on the field might be the difference between1st place and 2nd place. Who knows?

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I am interested to see if Talbot can step up.

Comier, can he bounce back from a HORRIBLE outing a few days ago. Frontz, he is for real or is he just dominated the weaker guys on the other side. Questions, questions, questions!

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Cormier do well?

Choate did terrible.

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I retract and i apologize to all Comier fans out there.

Choate, you are on notice!

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I hear you and I can relate to you.

MLB Network has been my dealer.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, you got something

That I do not believe Hallmark has a card for…

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

On the upside the game will be on MLB Network

So, we don’t have to watch a stolen feed of a YES telecast and have a guy switch the channel to a Mets game.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why do the Mariners hate their players?
Adrian Beltre gave up his apartment, was ready to leave for the World Baseball Classic tomorrow and then got the news – the Seattle Mariners had made the decision for him and he won’t be going, after all.

by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 12:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think there should more clubs that would allow their stars

the opportunity to play in WBC. I also wish that players who play for Italy, could actually speak Italian fluently.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Feb 28, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Alright I love this lineup, get some exposure for our trade bait today

I could see Ray Olmedo in Jays jersey before the end of the month!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo

Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.

by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 1:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Here I thought that MLB network would actually present their own broadcast team

Instead, we get another stinging reminder that while Rays fan support has grown, our team still doesn’t have a network agreement for their spring training games.

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 1:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and here we........go

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No hitter through one batter

Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.

by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nm audio seriously delayed

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by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nice play Cairo

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

More Rays fans in the crowd than Phillies fans

That’s a good sign at least

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 28, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

jesus Ruggs

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SAFE

bs

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ruggs can't even properly expose himself as trade bait

Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.

by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 1:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Jinx

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 28, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll reload

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 28, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Guess so

Can’t tell without refreshing

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 28, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

I also have a pretty good understanding as to how the script that automatically refreshes the page works; I can guess it right probably around 80% of the time.

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Boots wit da furr!!

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 28, 2009 1:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think they should let Aybar play the whole game

right before he leaves

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn I thought that was out

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Weeeeeeee

Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.

by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

booo

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Did Pat flex his bicep?

All i hear is the crowd going wild

Why yes, I am this big of an asshole in person.

by Sandy Kazmir on Feb 28, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that sucked

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Aybar with some defensiuve wizardry there

Any real 2B and that would have been an out

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 28, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I believe that was Olmedo

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not at all

The ball beat Rollins to the bag by quite a bit, the receiver fumbled it and turned the wrong way, so he didn’t get the out.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 28, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, looks like he has a nice sinker

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yuck

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

remind me

was talbot in AAA most of last year, or…?

by yeseggs on Feb 28, 2009 1:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

All of last year

sans a Sept call-up

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

top heavy lineup

after Howard, they got crap due up

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sigh Talbot

stop sucking

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Blah Talbot

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Jesus dude

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding me?

That’s it, 3 man race for the 5 spot, yes i give up on guys early

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lookin good tablot

damn i hate the phillies

by dropkicknu on Feb 28, 2009 1:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievable

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Somewhere Price, Niemann and Hammel are smiling

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FYI, this is normal for Talbot

He has had some absolutely disasterous outings in the minors.

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

And he also has some awesome outings.

There’s also the idea that he’s working on his sinker this outing.

by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he is THIS bad

Just takes him forever to get ready for the majors I think

but jesus, Cairo

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Right, he's not this bad

I’m just saying, more than any other prospect I’ve followed, Talbot has had a lot(relative to others) or short 1 or 2 inning outings where he just didn’t have it and gave up a ton.

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

furthermore, stop making Kendrick look good

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thanks

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

SADLER !

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

J.P wont give up homers!

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Phillies Batters: Hit it into LF for home runs

Elliot Sadler: I get it!
Justin Ruggiano: DUH I LIEK GROUNDURS

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I like these announcers.

When Kendrick gives up a homer: “Just a spring training game, plus he’s working on his slider.”

But Mitch Talbot isn’t working on anything, he’s treating this like a regular season game. Right.

by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Announcer said earlier that he didn't know anything about Talbot.

All he had to go off of was a basic scouting report.

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Durham 3B

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He still has time to make himself look good this Spring

but his lack of options or being Price makes him a distant 4th

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Talbot has options.

And seriously, there was no way Mitch Talbot was starting the season as our fifth starter. Neither is Carlos Hernandez. It’s Jeff Niemann or David Price, and that means it’s almost certainly Jeff Niemann.

by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it.

From what I’ve seen based on the analysis on this site: Hammel’s a better starter then a reliever, and Niemann’s a better reliever then a starter.

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Numbers game.

If Percival/Isringhausen are healthy, that means one of Niemann/Hammel are out of luck, and there’s no way it’s Niemann.

Nelson
Shouse
Percival
Wheeler
Howell
Balfour
Isringhausen

Throw in Cormier too.

by R.J. Anderson on Feb 28, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i meant him having options makes him a distant 4th

I think if Price throws his change up well all Spring, he will win the job

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Imp's right

Talbot is incredibly inconsistent. Basically, he’s either really good or really bad. There is no in between with him.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Feb 28, 2009 1:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He's going to have to lose that

He can’t be giving up moonshots to the Miguel Cairo’s of the Majors when he finally makes the show

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Olmedo HR?

I think that would make up for Cairo

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Question

Ton of “if’s” but humor me

Talbot just can’t find it – Very possible
Hammel is not good enough to make Maddon make a stupid decision – Almost definatley
Price cant fix the change – Possible
Maddon wants Niemann in the pen – I think this is very possible

ALL that happens, do you see Wade Davis having a shot?

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

phuck

9=2 apparently

by mrichardkent on Feb 28, 2009 1:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

now imagine Perez was running right there

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hear those cowebells?

tip: don’t bring one to fenway

by plasticman on Feb 28, 2009 1:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Also

tip: Don’t bring them anywhere

by steve-o1285 on Feb 28, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

come on Willy

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

he should run into the dugout and steal Utley

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i thought he might try..

he looked pretty intent on getting there

9=2 apparently

by mrichardkent on Feb 28, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Howard should not beat anything out

I don’t care how slow the roller is

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice

Too bad we can’t just erase that 1st inning

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 1:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

come on Pat

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

good job

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

its ok, we just need to clone Burrell

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why the fuck is Cairo killing us?

I know its Spring but that still embarrasses me

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So Cormier

Do what got you a major league contract, get a ground ball

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well, I was thinking DP but alright

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nice

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

good job

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Olmedo and Cairo are beasts

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

time to get a hit Kapler

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Olmedo!

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I find it kind of funny, the camera shots from inside Brighthouse field

make it look like the field is in the middle of nowhere.

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

very true.

only next to the worst road in the county

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Feb 28, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

get a damn hit, Kapler

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well, it isnt a out !

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, Foley

Should have waved him home last season…

by plasticman on Feb 28, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ruggs!

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kennedy supplies a great deal of boredom to me

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hello Nando

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

piss off Naylor

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean?

he may need to get a different well paying job

9=2 apparently

by mrichardkent on Feb 28, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

From Wikipedia:
Perez went to Columbia University where he studied creative writing

How much do you get paid, RJ?

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It's almost like it's the Phillies broadcast

If the Rays had won, and this were a Rays broadcast, I don’t think I’d ever get tired of seeing the last out.

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It IS the Phillies broadcast.

Seriously. These are the phillies announcers, including Harry Kalas’ backup.

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

(I know)

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by Imperialism32 on Feb 28, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

(Didn't catch your sarcasm. Sorry)

It’s the 2nd time a philly bias was mentioned in the GDT.

by kericr on Feb 28, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Kapler trying to get in better shape?

You are doing fine in that area, dude

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lets do something here Briggy

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

cut the whole team

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that idiot would of made the team

now he go sell some hotdogs

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

2-1 since the first

We have 1 weak link every game

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i jyxned JP, sorry guys

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

give me a 10 run inning here

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by joeybw on Feb 28, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs