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http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/ - A Heated Debate Between Two Charismatic Geniuses: A Cardinal Fan (Jeff Lung) and a Tiger Fan (Allen Krause) var sc_project=3853171; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_partition=31; var sc_click_stat=1; var sc_security="37e55cd7";

A Healthy Solution
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 11 hours ago
A Healthy Solution
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — As the health care bill moves to debate on the senate floor, partisans on both sides are gearing up for what is expected to be an epic battle. The conservatives, exhorted onward to ever greater paroxysms of religious (and irreligious) indignation by Glenn Beck and his ilk, decry the very thought ... (more) A Healthy Solution

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Scott Boras Tactics on Capitol Hill?
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 36 hours ago
Scott Boras Tactics on Capitol Hill?
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — When you have the right cards and you know you are going to win the hand, it's natural to hold out and sweeten the pot the best you can, while you can.  The concept is as ancient as it is common: supply and demand; buy low, sell high... all those stock economic catchphrases. We see this in ... (more) Scott Boras Tactics on Capitol Hill?

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A Much Needed Diversion
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 2 days ago
A Much Needed Diversion
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — The awards are all in here at RSBS and it would be hard to find a more deserving bunch of winners. However, we have to wait to hear who Major League Baseball determined to be the most valuable players and we like a little diversion during these times. So, since it's a Saturday and since ... (more) A Much Needed Diversion

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RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part II
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 3 days ago
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part II
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — With Major League Baseball and various publications handing out their end of the season awards, RSBS has decided to follow suit. Sure, our prizes may not come with any financial reward and they may not trigger any clauses in the affected players' contracts. But, it is our civic duty. So, ... (more) RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part II

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RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 4 days ago
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — With Major League Baseball and various publications handing out their end of the season awards, RSBS has decided to follow suit. Sure, our prizes may not come with any financial reward and they may not trigger any clauses in the affected players' contracts. But, it is our civic duty. So, ... (more) RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I

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Going Rogue? Or Going Crazy...
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 5 days ago
Going Rogue? Or Going Crazy...
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — This Going Rogue business is mostly all about making money... right? If that's the case, then great; I applaud thee, Sarah Palin.  Sell your book!  Make money!  It's the US American way! Unfortunately, reason tells me that ex-Governor Palin has a hard time separating fantasy ... (more) Going Rogue? Or Going Crazy...

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From Right Field to the Parking Lot
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 6 days ago
From Right Field to the Parking Lot
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — As the postseason awards get handed out and as Yankees fans revel in what 1.4 billion dollars can do for you, those of us cheering for also-ran teams have to sit back and hope for better luck next year. Yep, next year could be the year when Verlander wins his Cy Young, Miguel Cabrera finally ... (more) From Right Field to the Parking Lot

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K.C.'s Comet
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 7 days ago
K.C.'s Comet
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Like Halley's and Hale-Bopp, every great once in a while a comet will pass through the Kansas City Royal's universe, causing the hapless west Missouri team to be relevant, if only briefly. Such cases have been well documented: In 1985, Don Denkinger handed the World Series Championship ... (more) K.C.'s Comet

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The Pitcher Bats
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 8 days ago
The Pitcher Bats
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — When an American League baseball team plays in a National League park, the pitcher bats. We don't question this, even if we are die-hard fans of the designated hitter. It's tradition and respect. Similarly, if I decide to head to Alabama or Arkansas, I know that I'm going to get weird looks ... (more) The Pitcher Bats

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Canadians!
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 9 days ago
Canadians!
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Holy maple leafs, dear readers! On Friday I fulfilled a lifelong personal dream! I got to meet Larry Walker!!! Actually, that's a lie.  I didn't meet Larry Walker; but I did meet a very nice Canadian couple wandering the streets of Chicago looking for restaurant suggestions.  The ... (more) Canadians!

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Taking the One Less Traveled By
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 10 days ago
Taking the One Less Traveled By
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — The other day I wrote what I thought was a heartfelt tribute to my good friend, Jeffery Lung. I lost a contest and as the terms of the contest dictated, I had to write an essay in praise of Jeff and that I did. However, it seems that everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop. Apparently the ... (more) Taking the One Less Traveled By

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Beyond Non Sequitur III
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 11 days ago
Beyond Non Sequitur III
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Yep.  This is totally out of left field, but I feel the need to share: this picture has been cracking me up for a good month now.  Every time I look at it I lose myself in uncontrollable laughter.  Can anyone tell me why? Not sure if there's any reason to hate me this time, so, ... (more) Beyond Non Sequitur III

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A Man in the Full
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 12 days ago
A Man in the Full
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Recently Jeff and Allen squared off in an epic, metaphor driven battle . Like Thunderdome, two men entered but only one man left . However, instead of choosing death as the punishment for the vanquished, the RSBS team decided on a fate much, much worse. Today Allen fulfills the terms of his ... (more) A Man in the Full

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White Like Me
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 13 days ago
White Like Me
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Yep.  This is pretty weird.  And I bet you are wondering what exactly is going on.  So are we. That's why, once again, we pitted our trusty RSBS interns to the task of discovering why Sammy Sosa is turning white.  After toiling for about twenty minutes, here is the ... (more) White Like Me

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Hugo's White Friends
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 14 days ago
Hugo's White Friends
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — From the beginning, RSBS has been about both baseball and politics. But, it's easy to lose track of the politics when the baseball plays out like it did this year. Also, the politics have been sucking. I mean, something needs to happen with health care but I'm sick of talking about it and ... (more) Hugo's White Friends

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The Filibuster
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 15 days ago
The Filibuster
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — A-Rod finally has his ring and the Yankee faithful are overjoyed. However, do you think there's any chance that this will make him less of a dill-hole? This is a guy who has dumped his wife, dated Madonna, admitted to being a big fat liar and had somewhat major surgery in the span of about one ... (more) The Filibuster

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The HOT Hot Stove
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 16 days ago
The HOT Hot Stove
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Right now, dear readers, you are probably experiencing the same agonizing symptoms of baseball withdrawal that Al and I are.  We are here to remind you that we know: it hurts .  It will continue to hurt... until pitchers and catchers report.  If your symptoms gain in severity, do ... (more) The HOT Hot Stove

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redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 17 days ago
Dazed and Confused
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — The baseball season may be over but the wheeling and dealing is just beginning. Trades, pickups, moves. It's like Christmas came a month early. However, one man seems to be doing a little more wheeling and dealing than everyone else. Well, maybe more of the wheeling after hitting up someone ... (more) Dazed and Confused

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Yankees Win; Well, At Least Vicente Padilla Shot Himself!
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 18 days ago
Yankees Win; Well, At Least Vicente Padilla Shot Himself!
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — First, I tip my cap to the New York Yankees. Congratulations on winning the World Series, fellas.  You kept me interested by keeping things interesting ; you played great baseball all season long; you are champions of the universe.  You deserve -- and receive -- my recognition. But ... (more) Yankees Win; Well, At Least Vicente Padilla Shot Himself!

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Giving Thanks a Few Weeks Early
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com - 19 days ago
Giving Thanks a Few Weeks Early
— redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Awaiting your praise , huh, Mr. Lung? Well, you'll get your salutatory essay soon enough. However, today is not the day. Today I'm in too much of a celebratory mood. Why? Why not. It's the beginning of the Islamic weekend, I have a martini in one hand as I'm writing this and I just obtained ... (more) Giving Thanks a Few Weeks Early

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