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Diaz Discourse: An Exclusive Interview With Matt Diaz
bugsandcranks.com - 5/19/2008
Diaz Discourse: An Exclusive Interview With Matt Diaz
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Matt Diaz is baseball’s best hitter that you know nothing about. The Braves left fielder hit just under .340 last year and now in his sixth season in “The Show” Diaz’s career average sits at a more than respectable .316. Last Wednesday, Diaz was good enough to spend a few minutes on the phone with Bugs & Cranks, fielding questions from our very own Braves scribe Charlie Hatton

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MVN RSS — ... Landon Evanson of Bugs & Cranks posted a great interview with Braves left fielder Matt Diaz. They cover a wide array of topics, including his short time with Kansas City and Tampa Bay. Definitely take the time to read a great interview! ...

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