deadspin.com - 8/15/2007
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It really has been bizarre to watch the reaction to Rick Ankiel's triumphant return to St. Louis as a power-hitting outfielder. We understand that it's an inspiring story -- obviously -- but it's still odd to see a guy we've been quietly stalking following for seven years now suddenly leading newscasts. As we mentioned on Friday, it's like turning on CNN and seeing a Breaking News Alert: ...
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... Will Leitch has a great take on the phenomenon that is Rick Ankiel and St. Louis Cardinals fans. ...
Clip Of The Day: Lance Niekro Is Not Quite “There” Yet
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... Most of you may remember Lance Niekro from his failed attempts to seize the elusive first base job from the likes of JT Snow and Pedro Feliz. Well, he’s now in AAA ball at Fresno, but has been working on some new tricks. With the help of his uncle, he’s been working on his knuckleball, hoping to make it as a pitcher (pretty much just the opposite of Rick Ankiel’s resurgence). ...
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