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the700level.com - 7/15/2008

Chase's Four Letter Fallout

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First off, if you haven't seen the video, catch it here . Like many of you, I watched last night's Home Run Derby in hopes of seeing Chase Utley showcase his sweet swing to a national audience. While Chase failed to really get his long ball groove going at Yankee Stadium, Josh Hamilton had the hitting spectacle on lockdown. That guy was impressive. Upon viewing Chase being introduced ...

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