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Josh Hamilton's Derby Performance was Amazing!!! Check out these video highlights if you missed it.
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DockSquad is Amazed By Josh Hamilton
Sports Blog Bucks — ... DockSquad is so amazed by Josh Hamilton’s home run derby effort, he is not content with a single exclamation point in the post title. His enthusiasm is infectious, as always. The piece links to Josh’s amazing!! comeback story (Sports Illustrated); Josh’s personal problems are not for the faint of heart. DockSquad, however, is for everyone.  Here is the link- Amazing!! ...

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