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Off-Day Pissing Contest

April 12, 2010 By Garrett DeOrio 17 Comments

I’m starting an irregular tradition, although there are better things, even on this site, I could be doing with my time. I’m giving our loyal and friendly readers, which would be you, something to talk about on a day with no game. I’m going to pathetically brag, in the hope that you will one up [...]

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Tokyo Picks up Eulogio De La Cruz

December 14, 2009 By Christopher Pellegrini Leave a Comment

People call him "Frankie" because they can't pronounce his first name.

Rumored to be able to throw 160 kph (100 mph), Eulogio De La Cruz was released by the San Diego Padres in the middle of last week, and has now signed for 15 million yen (plus incentives) with the Tokyo Swallows. The 25-year-old RHP hails from the Dominican Republic and made his last major league [...]

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