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Dodger Thoughts: Larochefoucauld Maxims
In honor of Andy LaRoche's 2008 Dodger debut (at first base tonight), here are some words to contemplate from Francois de La Rochefoucauld:

Bronx Banter: Razzmatazz
It's Rasner vs. Duchscherer tonight in Oakland.


The Griddle: PLEASE give me a job
Buster Olney of ESPN.com has a copy of the letter that Jay Gibbons, who was prominently featured in the Mitchell Report, is sending to teams...

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Bronx Banter: Sweet or Sour?

Bronx Banter: Doin’ it to Death

American Idol
(Boston Globe Staff Photo / Stan Grossfeld) Citizen Papi: David Ortiz Joins the American NationPhotos of Papi's Ceremony Taxing Issue? "Manny gets crushed in taxes. Guys who have mad...

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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 6/11, 7:05 CT
Next Game Atlanta Braves @ Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008, 7:05 PM CDT Wrigley Field...

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Dodger Thoughts: Dodgers Need To Be More Kuoactive
Are the Dodgers Clutch? From the Dodger press notes: Last night, all six of the Dodger RBI came with two out...

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