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Flippin’ Thru The Crates With Dusty Baker
Flippin’ Thru The Crates With Dusty Baker
“Have we ever had a manager who listened to Tupac Shakur?” asks the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Paul Daugherty . “You could just see Jerry Narron, groovin’ to the rhymes of Hit ‘Em Up, couldn’t’ you? Hi, I’m Dave Miley, and I can’t wait for the latest release from 2 Live Crew.’’ Replies BTF’s Repoz, “I’d be amazed if Dusty Baker listened to Bill ...
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Dusty Baker Is Down With Death Row
FanHouse — ... Guy on in the car on the way to Ed Smith Stadium Monday. "I got some Latin, some reggae, some rock. All kinds,'' he said. Give it to Daugherty: He manages to somehow paint Dusty Baker as enlightened, no small feat considering this is the same man that uttered the phrase "clogging up the bases" no more than a couple of days ago. Maybe that's the problem. Dusty Baker's enlightened about everything but baseball. This explains so much. (HT: CStB)Permalink | Email this | Comments

Rounding The Bases: Payin’ Bonds & Prayin’ 4 Him
Bugs & Cranks — ... there is “a strong possibility” Bonds will join the Devil Rays. [Baseball Happenings] The Philthies announce their Opening Day starter: fan favorite Brett Myers. [The 700 Level] The similarities between the ‘08 Devil Rays and ‘69 Mets are jaw-dropping and prophetic. [One More Dying Quail] Bartolo Colon Has A Posse. And yes, I would like such a shirt. [Hugging Harold Reynolds] Dusty Baker listens to Tupac. [Can’t Stop The Bleeding] Got a story we should see? FOR THE ...

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