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The Dugout: Lou Piniella is a Godfather
The Dugout: Lou Piniella is a Godfather
I have a tradition. Every Sunday, I grab some coffee, sit in front of my computer, and read about retired infielder and current Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan . Sometimes I'll pore through his stats and realize I completely forgot that he hit .328 one year. Other days, I'll check to see whether the value of his rookie card has topped a nickel. Today, though, was the most eventful Magaday ...
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Daily Notes 6/23
SeaTown Sports — Local +Felix Hernandez vs. Johan Santana EPIC [Today] +What our new GM needs to do... [USS Mariner] +The case so far, who is ahead.. Seattle or the Sonics? [SOS] +The Life of a Seattle Sports Fan this week, depressing. [Assist by the Mitten] National +Lou Piniella is a Godfather [FanHouse] +NBA Draft: Power Forwards by the Numbers [DraftExpress] +Rumor: Adam Morrison to the Timberwolves? [FanNation] +Kobe Bryant and M.J, scary video shows similarities [CollegeHumor] ...

Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “At Least One of Us Is an All-Star” Edition
Hire Jim Essian — ... Joe Morgan is an absolute Sandberg-hating douche, but if it’s true he’s leading the charge for Santo, at least that’s one thing he’s done right in his miserable life. Speaking of leading the charge, clearly HJE led this one. Is Jim Heavy’s trade of Jose Hernandez, Bobby Hill, and Matt Bruback for Aramis Ramirez the best one he’s ever made? For the last time, I DON’T TALK LIKE THAT! That nerd Kermit said some cartoon movie came out this week and ...

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