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Vernon "Boo" Wells comes around
taoofstieb.blogspot.com - 6/25/2009
Vernon "Boo" Wells comes around
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At least Vernon Wells still has his sense of humour. The Jays' struggling centerfielder extended his hit streak to eight with a double and a homer in last night's 8-2 win over warbling troubadour Bronson Arroyo and the Cincinnati Reds. Following the game, he recognized the recent displeasure ...
Wells Deal Likely To Get Worse For Blue Jays
mvn.com - 6/25/2009
Wells Deal Likely To Get Worse For Blue Jays
— mvn.com — Jerry Crasnick recently penned a column discussing how Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells has failed... to live up to his massive contract so far. Crasnick did a fine job of describing the issue and touching on Wells' offensive struggles, even going to the player to see what he felt ... (more) Wells Deal Likely To Get Worse For Blue Jays

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Vernon Wells not living up to his hefty contract
sports.espn.go.com - 6/24/2009
Vernon Wells not living up to his hefty contract
— sports.espn.go.com — Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells plays baseball the way it's meant to be played. He runs... hard through the bag on every ground ball, habitually throws to the right base, and stays out of the trainer's room unless absolutely necessary. His ... (more) Vernon Wells not living up to his hefty contract

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June Reflections on the Blue Jays
baseballreflections.com - 6/25/2009
June Reflections on the Blue Jays
— baseballreflections.com — When my partner in crime, Tom, penned his last epistle about our beloved azure corvidae, things were... just going great in the Queen City . He mentioned how much he was enjoying the season thus far, and confided that he wasn’t sure how long the Jays could keep it up. The answer – not ... (more) June Reflections on the Blue Jays

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