Three Pitchers and a Former GM

Geoff Young posted 5/14/2008 from ducksnorts.com [flag]

Rambling thoughts on Paul DePodesta's new blog, Shawn Estes, Greg Maddux, and original Padre Dick Selma. [link]

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