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A few morning things....
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Here are a few morning things from The Fort: 1. Kevin Cash graciously accepted his new backup role, addressing the issue this morning. "I was very happy but at the same time, it's a rough day for everybody because of the relationships Doug has with a lot of these players on this team. he's very well liked and very well respected. That goes from my standpoint too. ...
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Diggin' Doug
Boston Dirt Dogs — ... when the ball left the park. The comeback for the ages against the Yankees in 2004? Check. The two World Series championships in four years? Mirabelli is one of only eight players who was on hand for both of them. That’s why we’ll always remember him." -- 3.14.08, Art Martone, Providence Journal He's No Billy Crystal But Mazz Tries Out for Job Opening More Lessons Manny Learned from Reading 'The Secret': The Backup Catchers Locker Is Bigger, So Grab It Fast Discuss: Will You Miss Having Doug ...

Manny Ramirez only hustles for a bigger locker
Randball — ... Manny Ramirez, whose general odd duck ways and malaise have contributed to the phrase “Manny Being Manny” (and the wine “Manny Being Merlot”) showed this spring that, when something really matters, he will hustle after all. And what caused Mr. Ramirez to put forth that extra effort? A bigger locker, of course. Backup catcher Doug Mirabelli was recently released. From the Boston Globe: ...

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