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bats.blogs.nytimes.com - 4/27/2008

The Toughness of Jorge Posada

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April 27 1 comments The Toughness of Jorge Posada Jorge Posada is on the disabled list for the first time in his career. April 27 0 comments Return of Moises Alou — Don’t Get Too Excited Moises Alou is expected to be at Shea Stadium before Monday’s game against Pittsburgh. April 27 1 comments A Chat With Ernie Banks, the Classy Cub I spoke to Ernie Banks, the Hall of Famer from the Cubs, for ...

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