viewfromthebleachers.com - 8/19/2008
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As we head into the series with the Reds, I’ve decided that it’s time to give Kenny Williams and the White Sox a call and say thank you. Before you stop reading, let me explain why it’s important to take a time out and thank our cross town rivals. I’ve always been taught to...
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Top O' The Order: Greg Maddux traded again out of respect
Big League Stew —
... CC Sabathia go back to the mound in the ninth inning last night with the Brewers leading 9-2? Why did Ned Yost let him throw 130 pitches? Is it because there's no way he's returning to Milwaukee next year and the Brewers don't care what happens to his arm? That's a silly assumption, considering there's still October to think about, but still, what the heck is Yost doing? [Wrigleyville23] 4. Why the Cubs should send the White Sox a thank-you note. [View From The Bleachers] 5. One New York agency believes Michael Phelps ...
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Chip’s thoughts on last night’s entertaining game [Chip Shots]
In a response to this Cub fan, Glad we could help! [View From the Bleachers]
This is the funniest White Sox post I’ve read in a while. The conversation cracked me up as did this:
I’m trying to think of a dumber injury that could occur within the realm of dugout hijinx and I’m failing miserably. I mean, other things could capture the “senseless injury” part — broken hip doing the bump, torn wrist ligament during ...
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