3daysofcryin.wordpress.com - 3/23/2009
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Torii Hunter once invested $70,000 in a scheme to market furniture rafts . Yes, furniture rafts.
“The pitch was that when high-rainfall areas were flooded, consumers could pump up the device, allowing a sofa to float and remain dry.”
Goodness gracious.
angels.gearupforsports.com - 3/17/2009
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It’s been kept quiet and under wraps, but
word is slowly seeping out of Angels camp the...
Rally Monkey and Angels are at an impasse. Speaking on the condition of anonymity a source from the monkey’s representation said, “Hey, he loves being with the Angels and wants nothing ...
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Rumor Rally Monkey is Not Reporting to the Angels
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com - 3/25/2009
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TEMPE, Ariz. On the field, Gary Matthews Jr.
said he has been trying to “let my play...
speak for itself.” But behind closed doors, he admits there has been other talk. “We’ve had conversations that we like to keep private, keep behind closed doors,” ...
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Matthews, Angels having “conversations”
angelswinblog.blogspot.com - 3/29/2009
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The Angels look to be circling the bases
a lot this season By David Saltzer - Angelswin.com...
Columnist Quick: Pick your favorite baseball offensive stat. Did you pick batting average (BA)? On-base percentage (OB)? How about slugging percentage (SLG)? Or, are you fond of the on-base plus ...
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