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 DHL All-Star FanFest at Javits Center Through Tuesday
DHL All-Star FanFest at Javits Center Through Tuesday
As part of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game celebrations, the DHL All-Star FanFest opened today at the Jacob Javits Center. Running through Tuesday, FanFest offers activities that any baseball fans of all ages can enjoy. There are booths where attendees can test their pitching skills against video images of Major League Sluggers, attempt to hit "home runs," take fielding practice, and ...
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Deadspin — ... • All-Star Fanfest has giant balls: And other things. You can get your on Topps baseball card made. You can stare at Babe Ruth's jersey. You can learn about women in baseball. "Batter up...hear them call..." Runs at the Javits Center through Tuesday. [Gothamist] ...

Throwing it around
Diamond Hoggers — ... some time ago. [Jay Bruce's Blog] -Yankees are considering Richie Sexson also. [MLB Trade Rumors] -Rough times for the Tribe. [The DiaTribe] -David Wright might be puttin' the hurts on Diana Russini, a TV reporter. [The Big Lead] -Get a look at the DHL world record size baseball. [Gothamist] -This probably deserves a post of its own, but have ...

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