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I live within walking distance of H&M, Fenway Park, Trader Joe's, and a bookstore that sells beer. If it weren't for my job, it's unlikely I would ever venture beyond a 5-block radius of my apartment.

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News from Spring Training

by Futuremrsrickankiel
created February 27, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009
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In case you hadn't heard, Spring Training games officially got under way today. At long last, the questions you've been losing sleep over during the offseason will finally be answered:

Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies: Will Dusty Baker actually be a decent manager now that he doesn't have phenomenal pitching talent to run into the ground through overuse?

New York Mets @ Detroit Tigers: Will Detroit now be ridiculously, mindblowingly good, or just really really good?

Colorado Rockies @ Chicago White Sox: Will Orlando Cabrera's production at the top of the lineup make up for the loss of Jon Garland and his pretty-boy facial hair?

Kansas City Royals @ Texas Rangers: Can two teams with no pitching staff to speak of actually complete a full-length major league baseball game?

Washington Nationals @ Florida Marlins: No questions here: Either way, Jeffrey Loria is delighted at the misery he leaves in his wake.

Let's review some of the top stories to come out of the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues thus far:

  • Roger Clemens to work out with Astros minor-leaguers after promising not to throw at his son's head... YET
  • Miguel Cabrera now 15 pounds lighter, still fat
  • Hanley Ramirez adorable and media-friendly ; will likely be out for the season after attempt to metaphorically saw off his own leg to escape the contract that has him chained to Pro Player Stadium until 2012 results in real, non-metaphorical injury
  • Fans, baseball writers once again expressing excitement over Rickie Weeks even though any fantasy owner can tell you he did them NO FUCKING GOOD last year
  • Mark DeRosa suffering from irregular heartbeat brought on by entire season of waking up in the middle of the night to see Lou Piniella standing over his bed and breathing heavily
  • St. Louis Cardinals still desperately seeking to round out their starting rotation ; Rick Ankiel seen backing quietly out of the room every time the subject comes up
  • Kosuke Fukudome still a source of hope, filthy last name-related jokes to Cubs fans
  • Nomar Garciaparra claims this is his comeback year for the fourth year in a row; Los Angeles Dodgers fans remain jaded, emotionally numb
  • Boston Red Sox sign minor-league deal with Bartolo Colon; McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket to add small grazing pasture behind right-field wall

Happy watching today!


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MegECass110AAA-er
664 days ago
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Fantastic user name. Just stay away from the HGH, though ;)

Great article too. Welcome.

PS I am totally jealous of where you live. Although I have to admit I'm leaving in a pretty sweet place of my own.
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MegECass110AAA-er
664 days ago
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living*
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99yankeesWaterboy
664 days ago
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I'm SOOO happy spring is finally here! i can finally come out of hibernation now.
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Behbigben15All-Star
663 days ago
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Um...I don't think I have been losing sleep over anything that has to do with MLB. Especially since I cheer for the Pirates, and live in Maryland. So, even if I ever decided to give up on the Pirates (which isn't going to happen, by the way, I love all Pittsburgh teams), I don't have a good hometown team, either.
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TwinsTerritoryVarsity
663 days ago
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I'm so glad baseball is back...
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