Wouldn't it be nice if Adrian Gonzalez wasn't so nice?

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Wouldn't it be nice if Adrian Gonzalez wasn't so nice?
Walkoff Walk found this 7/8/2008 on www.gaslampball.com [flag]
SignOnSanDiego: I put this quote up earlier but it's really bothering me.  This is Adrian Gonzalez talking about wanting to be in the Home Run Derby. "If you're from a smaller market, there aren't as many people who want to see you," he said. "They want to see the players from the bigger market. I'm OK with that. I'd love to be in it, but it's no big deal." Even though Major ... [link]

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The Wil Cordero Memorial Linkpunch, Tuesday, July 8th
Published 7/8/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... Adrian Gonzalez has way too much aw-shucks humility to compete in the Home Run Derby. Even worse, his kid brother and teammate Edgar won't be at Yankee Stadium to cheer on his big bro because he has to spend time with his wife. Gaslamp Ball. ...

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