Moises Alou says “I wouldnt have caught the ball…”

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The Big Lead found this 4/2/2008 on www.cubshub.com [flag]
With all the chatter about curses, black cats, and blown bullpens, it seems only fitting that Moises Alou has something to add to the mix. In an article over at ESPN.com ( here ) Moises Alou discusses the catch that nearly was and says “I wouldn’t have caught it, anyway.” [link]

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Published 4/2/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
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