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BREAKING NEWS: Jews Can Play Baseball, Too!
Published 7/9/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Drew H.) at The Undrafted Free Agent
JTA, the self-described global news service of Jewish people, has a breaking news story for you: Jews make baseball all-star squads! Yes, it's true. In fact, Jews outnumber Giants on this year's roster. "At least three players of Jewish descent" were named to the roster, though there may be more players with unknown Jewish blood powering their All-Star performances. Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis, who openly identifies as a Jew, was named a starter. Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was also named a starter, but only identifies himself as half-Jewish. ...

Afternoon Blogdome: Philadelphians Will Treat Alyssa Milano With Dignity And Respect [Afternoon Blogdome]
Published 7/9/2008 by DAULERIO at Deadspin
... •Hooray for Jews!: The JTA is just fired up this year's All-Star selections: "At least three players of Jewish descent" were named to this year's roster.Youklis. Kinsler. Braun. Mazel Tov, etc. [ ...