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Translating For Sammy Sosa
bootleggersports.com - 6/17/2009
Translating For Sammy Sosa
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First you get the money, then the steroids, then you get the women Remember that Congressional hearing in 2005 when Sammy Sosa was questioned about steroids? He barely spoke English and his attorney did most of the talking, which included reading a statement Sosa had prepared. Now, news is ...
Even Chicago Says No Hall For Sosa
zonersports.com - 6/17/2009
Even Chicago Says No Hall For Sosa
— zonersports.com — Here’s to you, Chicago. Many towns may still celebrate their cheaters (See St. Louis, Mark McGwire), but... according to a Chicago Tribune poll , Chicagoans are truthers. I love it. Good job, Chicago. (more) Even Chicago Says No Hall For Sosa

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 6/17/2009posted this
The Links: Sammy Sosa may have done steroids and Yahoo! interviews Edwin Jackson
blog.mlive.com - 6/17/2009
The Links: Sammy Sosa may have done steroids and Yahoo! interviews Edwin Jackson
— blog.mlive.com — (This is for you E ... and then maybe the Lakers gloating will stop) Have a tip... for The Links? E-mail patrickhayes13@gmail.com. Bookmark It's Just Sports or subscribe to our RSS feed. Big League Stew: Meant to link this... (more) The Links: Sammy Sosa may have done steroids and Yahoo! ...

Comments vote down ItsJustSports ItsJustSports posted 6/17/2009posted this
Slammin Sammy Another Name On The List; But Could The Dialogue Change?
bugsandcranks.com - 6/17/2009
Slammin Sammy Another Name On The List; But Could The Dialogue Change?
— bugsandcranks.com — It is both completely expected and stunning that the New York Times report today regarding Sammy Sosa’s... positive drug test is garnering so little attention. It’s expected because Sosa’s career progression and statistics smack of ... (more) Slammin Sammy Another Name On The List; But Could The ...

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