Ankiel control problems not entirely behind him

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The Fantasy Sports Review The Fantasy Sports Review posted 9/7/2007 from www.serioussportsnewsnetwork.com [flag]
ST. LOUIS, MO -- Rick Ankiel's return to the majors has been the most inspirational storyline of the 2007 baseball season, but the plot isn't without its bumpy spots. Ankiel's professional pitching career fell apart when he started having serious problems controlling his pitch locations – now a new control problem is threatening to put him back into retirement. [link]

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