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Alou adieu? Hammy is torn
Alou adieu? Hammy is torn
Doctors found a tear in Moises Alou's left hamstring Thursday morning, an injury that will likely force the 42-year-old to miss the rest of the season and possibly end his career.
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Baseball Today: Friday, July 11
Projo Sox Blog — ... HERE AND THERE: Moises Alou's career may be over after he was diagnosed with a torn hamstring (New York Daily News) . . . The Reds hope to have Aaron Harang back soon ...

Eggs, Potatoes and "Linkin' Logs" (7/11/08)
The Bad News Bloggers — ... It is fun to mock Moises Alou, but since this news we're all a little bit sadder. No more pissing on hands and for some reason Alou always reminds me of ...

What's Up Creampuff: Dudes That Got Hurt
Walkoff Walk — ... Moises Alou, Mets: When ballplayers play for a long time you hear people refer to them as "ageless." You certainly can't say that for Moises. He's had enough injuries to actually appear older than he is. This time it's a torn hamstring and this could be the end of his career. Unless he pisses on it. ...

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