2009 MLB All-Star Game Preview, Tuesday 7/14, 7:00 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 14, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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This really isn't your father's -- or even your older brother's -- All-Star Game.
Of the 66 players (yes, 66; they expanded the roster by one this year, to 33) on this year's All-Star rosters, fully two-thirds -- 44 of them -- are making either their first or second All-Star appearance. Only two players -- Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera -- have made as many as ten appearances (it'll be the 10th game for both of those longtime Yankees).
I was struck while watching the replay of the 1971 All-Star Game on the MLB Network last night at how differently the game is played in 2009. Only four pitchers from each league were used, and three starting players played the entire game. One of those was NL catcher Johnny Bench -- can you imagine the screaming from a manager today if his starting catcher was "forced" to play all nine innings in a glorified exhibition game?
There used to be more of a rivalry between leagues and that's why the game was played with more intensity back then. There haven't been league presidents in ten years and the AL and NL today are more like the AFC and NFC in football -- more like "conferences" in an overall league than actual rival leagues. Interleague play, which I like in its current format, has further diluted the rivalry.
The idea that this game should decide home-field advantage in the World Series is, to paraphrase some words that have been used here recently, "a notch above a horrific idea".
Try to enjoy the game anyway. And hope no one gets hurt, particularly Ted Lilly.
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I am not sure how many comments tonight's game will generate -- so I'll post TWO overflow threads, one at 8:30 pm CDT and the second at 9:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Can they shut up about Obama throwing out the first pitch?!?
It’s a tradition every president has done, it’s nothing new..I’m here to watch a baseball game not a political lovefest
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jul 14, 2009 6:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It's only the 4th time in history a President...
…has thrown a first pitch at the All Star game.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Where in my post do I mention the All-star game??
Throwing out the first pitch of the game is a tradition that US presidents have frequently done, this one is no more imported or worthy of such coverage
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jul 14, 2009 10:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Of course he's imported. His dad is from Africa and he was raised in Hawaii.
C’mon!
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
BUT HES A WHITE SOX FAN
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 14, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm going to take a nap,
so I don’t fall asleep at the midnight showing of Harry Potter.
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 14, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Getting excellent reviews!
Currently watching 1-5 before i see 6 this weekend. I’m pumped.
churchofbaseball.com
by MJMars on Jul 14, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haven't seen a single one in theaters
But I did read all the books about a year ago, and have caught all of the movies since. Unlike the rest, this movie actually has me excited (which Order of the Phoenix certainly did not, despite having read the books beforehand).
by madcow256 on Jul 14, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I liked the book.
But the movie blew.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 14, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm recommending all HP posts tonight.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 14, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good policy. I shall follow.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Jul 14, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't wait to see Harry Potter!!!!!
I am more exited for that than the ASG.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Jul 14, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
TED LILLY!
I won’t see much of this, and there is a reason for that. Still hope Ted tosses a perfect inning and hope that the game ends in a tie with Selig having his head up his ass.
But for those of you who do watch the whole thing, enjoy.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I will probably watch the entire game
unless it turns into a blowout. Kinda of disappointing that only one Cub made it, but Ted was probably the only one deserving on this team.
I can't wait until the NL gets behind in the 2nd inning.....
….and all the trolls and “game over” people visit this thread.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Game over
See? I said it before the game. I beat your 2nd inning prediction. I win 1-0.
That was a bit obnoxious. My apologies.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Haha..
No biggie.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Seeing all the success the Cardinals have had...
…always makes me wish we had more of our own. Those are some really lucky fans.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Which is partially why I hate that
“best fans in baseball” meme. Anyone can follow a winner.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 14, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
that is just ESPN and FOX. Last year at Yankee Stadium they called them Best Fans in Baseball
In 98 or 99 when it was at Fenway they called Red Sox fans the best fan in baseball and Fenway the most historic park. When it comes back to Wrigley (early speculation and rumors that will happen in 2014 with that being 100 year anniversary of Wrigley and promised completion date for Wrigley upgrades) ESPN and FOX will say Cubs have best fans and the most historic ballpark. That is what these broadcasting networks do, and from a business point of view it is quite smart. Why not suck up
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Everyone always says they are classy. I call bullshit.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Agreed
They’re really no better than other fans
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Unbelievable.
I hope that lights a fire under the Cubs. I’d love to put St. Louis in the dust in the next month.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Vehemently
Stay (cl)assy, St. Louis fans.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
St Loosians or St looseians?
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 14, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought Cards fans were supposed to be classy and cheer the opposition
Ted Lilly got booed.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
They are class. And intelligent.
Just ask ’em.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 14, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
i guess i shouldnt bad mouth the man that knows all base running rules
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 14, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Actions speak louder than words
He was the only player they booed
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Maybe when they say St. Louis fans are classy, they're comparing them to soccer fans...
… I mean, St. Louis fans don’t throw bags of urine.
Everything’s relative, I guess.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 14, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
Nice
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 14, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Mcarver made a snide comment on Saturday when Albert was getting booed at Wrigley.
He said he just did not understand it and did not think it was right thing to do. Than all this week he talks and brags about how “classy” and “sophisticated” Cardinal fans are and that they are classier than Cubs fans. Well Ted Lilly was soundly booed and ONLY one booed. Choke on that Mcarver.
I think ever cub fan even BLou can come together on how much we despise Mcarver
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 14, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
there is always atleast 1 thing that bonds sports fans together
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 14, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
It’s a freaking rivalry. I’m not complaining about the fact that Ted Lilly got booed. All their talk about class and how they will cheer the opposition? Laid bare on national television. People are still gonna say they’re the best fans. BS.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
On twitter...
lots of people sticking up for the St. Louis fans.
“They were booing the words ‘Chicago Cubs.’”
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions
Exactly...
Sounded like the booing started far earlier to me.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
they might have been sayin BLOU
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 14, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
BOOO-URNS
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Release the hounds
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 14, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
With bees in their mouths?
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Its going to be awesome
when Pujols takes the money and runs in 3 years…see how the Cardinal fans treat him when he’s wearing gray in 2012
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
And playing first base for the Chicago Cubs...
That would be perfect
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
That'll work too
they’ve had a roughly 80 million dollar payroll the last six years or so…giving him 20 mil could cripple the rest of that team.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 14, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure, if you gave him that much
But that’s where I think the discount comes into play. Pujols is a franchise player… he’s the type of guy you want in your team’s uniform for his entire career and for when he goes into the HOF on the first ballot.
Albert could and probably will easily make more than 20 mil a year. I think he might make that this year or is it 18.
If A-rod makes 31 million THIS year and Jeter in the mid 20’s I believe Albert is getting robbed and three years from now could set a record. Also if a team like the yankees or red sox offer him the highest contract ever the union will put a lot of pressure on Albert or any player to sign that contract to set a new record and help salaries rise.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
they have before-- a lot of players have complained about the unfair pressure put on them.
they bombard that player saying if they do not sign that contract it sets all the players back financially. Union says do it for the good of the game because it helps raise future salaries and helps raise the minimum. Also the union does that when its a ridiculous number but for a contender like yankees, red sox, cubs, mets etc. I heard union was constantly talking to Teixeria and pushing him away from nationals, Orioles, and even the angels because boston and yankees were offering so much more and were high profile.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Depends entirely on LaRussa.
If LaRussa stays, he’ll stay. If he goes, Pujols is gone. So the newish ownership needs to convince LaRussa they are going to pay up for a winning team if the ownership wants to keep their golden boy.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 14, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: According to MLB Daily Dish...
Pedro is going to the Phillies.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
No official word...
but his people say it went well.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I got morganed
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 14, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
They can't even break the piggy bank...
to give the All-Stars Among Us authentic jerseys?
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions
they were hand made by a local blind school....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
when hes on the mound hes going to throw a 110mph fastball at molinas head
mission accomplished
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 14, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
You know
I actually want the NL to win this one. Having a fight among NL players won’t do it.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
I barely care this year.
Last year I cared. I almost killed Uggla, but whatever, it’s the only baseball I’ll see for a couple days, so I’ll watch until 8:30 or so, when I have an appointment
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
I just want to shut the AL up...
…about the winning streak.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Yeah, that's fair
I thought we’d do it last year, that was harsh.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Uggla man I felt so bad for him. what a disaster.
Last year was cool with all the cubs.
Big Z going up and in hard on Manny ramirez before striking him out—they are friends and even manny laughed before Big Z struck him out and sent him back to the dug out.
Dempster coming on to pitch in the bottom of the 9th at yankee stadium in a tie game where if the AL scored they won in walk off fashion. Dempster strikes out the side in order and looked filthy doing it.
Marmol— Marmol was in an awful stretch before the all-star break. He comes on in extra innings where a run wins the game for the AL. Not to mention it is Yankee stadium with all those people watching and marmol’s first all star game. I remember how bad he was just thinking please Marmol don’t lose the game for NL by walking people Well carlos comes out and was just filthy. I know he had to pitch around one of Uggla’s error (maybe even 2 in the same inning) and looked great. Really I looked at that all star game as what turned marmol around even he talked about it. all those emotions on the big stage in first all star game vs games best.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Very true.
Uggla was a disaster last year, every time the ball went to him I cringed.
I’d forgotten how cluch Marmol was, it was really a special game.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
At one point
during Uggla’s game I was legitamatly wondering if he was shaving points.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 14, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
It was pretty horrific.
The NL is really lucky they kept it close with all of that.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
I am tyring to remember something else about marmol.
Something is telling me Marmol pitched more than an inning. he may have come on to get the last out of an inning and than pitched the next innning or pitched his inning than pitched to a batter or two the next inning. It was getting late and pitchers were running thin at this point—Lou and Clint hurdle even said before the game that marmol would not work unless it was emergency in extra innings because of his work load. So it is quite possible. Do u remember if he pitched more than an inning?
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope it was something like...
Watch us roundhouse kick you to yesterday from here on out…
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
It is...
Just too bad Ted couldn’t pay the Jumbo-tron operator to put up this picture when Yadier was being announced.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted wouldn't have to pay him
all he would have to do is stare.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 14, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I could care less that St. Louis booed
I expect it.
I just hope they recognize it at some point. Because that was amateur hour.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
they booed the crap out of
Ryan Braun too. I dont really care, Cardinals players would get booed at Wrigley too, but then again no one is saying that Cubs fans applaud the opposition.
Well
It just makes me laugh at the hypocrisy. They’re really no better or worse than any other sports fans. You’re obviously not going to cheer your biggest rival. That’s expected. No one cares. When you try to say you’re above it, but do it anyway? That’s hypocrisy.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Exactly
If you want to boo someone, boo him. But don’t boo him and then sanctimoniously (sp?) say that you are the classiest fans in baseball.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 14, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't you know?
When they say the ASG will start at 6 they mean 7:30
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
I'm in the mountain time zone.
I meant to imply that it would start in :50 more minutes. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
we still haven't heard the traditional reading of....
“Casey at the Bat” by local 1st graders
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Why I have
my music streaming on my stereo still and the TV on mute until I see someone step into the batter’s box.
We can boo Brock and Sutter
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
We have to have 300 "special moments"
Otherwise, children across the nation might actually get TO SEE THE #$*(ING GAME!!!!
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by cocknfire on Jul 14, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Halladay's already hit his pitch limit...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of Simpsons references...
Holy Red Blazer Realty jackets!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
Does anyone else hear boos in that crowd for the President?
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
A lot
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
must be more cubs fans there than i thought
or republicans
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 14, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
they are saying Blue Jeans
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 14, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised if there were
But big deal. We’re not a one party country, and as much as I like him there are people who feel exactly opposite. As long as the dissent is peaceful it’s cool with me.
I didn't like W, but he shouldn't have been booed
You don’t boo the president. That’s not dissent — it’s disrespect. Fine line.
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
+1
I didn’t vote for Obama, but I don’t approve of the boos.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Maybe it was because of the White Sox jersey?
He did choose to align himself with one team, and it wasn’t the home one . . .
It wasn't the jersey
if it had been a Cub’s jersey I’d agree…but no. Bottom line, we no longer respect people the way we used to. This is why Pujols is booed at Wrigley, Lilly is booed in the ASG and the Pres is booed here. It’s sort of sad really.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
at least not at the all-star game when he is honoring a tradition of sorts.
I am not an obama fan at all. but I cannot believe he was booed that can’t be right.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Shows just how classy those fans really are
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
But it's an All Star game...
…not a political rally. Bad form, in my book.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Look, it's not a presidential rally
It’s the all star game. We should respect the president in that situation. I didn’t vote for Bush, but I thought booing him at the inaugural was low class too.
This is adding to the list of reasons I hate St. Louis.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
To be totally honest...
I never think it’s low class to boo Bush. I’d boo him if I ever saw him in person, because I think he sucks that much. When I was at the Rose Bowl parade and people marched through before the official parade with Ron Paul signs my brother and I gave ‘em a good “RON PAUL SUCKS” chant, because we think he sucks that much. If people think Obama sucks that much, they should go ahead and boo him, too. That’s what loyal opposition means. Speak your mind but don’t kill the guy.
St. Louis should feel happy
He went to that city…
Know why all u see is the arch everywhere? Cause that’s all the city has!!
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 14, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, good point...
Stay classy, St Louis
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you referring to the jacket?
I could care less what he wears, booing the President at the ASG is totally low class.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
For that alone, you get my vote...LOL
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Personally
I think there would be something amusing in having the first black president be a Sox fan and the first female president be a Cubs fan. Throw in Lincoln and the state of Illinois would have quite the trifecta. ;)
Please explain...
Personally I think there would be something amusing in having the first black president be a Sox fan…
Why is it amusing that the first black President is a Sox fan?
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
If I read that correctly,
hmlee means that it would be amusing to have an historical first (in Obama’s case the first black president) be a Sox fan, followed by another historical first (in hmlee’s case the first woman president) be a Cubs fan. I’m pretty sure she didn’t mean that in an “all Sox fans are black” kind of way, cause that’d be ignorant.
"Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics." - Ernie Banks aka Mr. Cub
I'd like to read the posters explanation.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Did he make it?
They did so much buildup for the actual pitch.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 14, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, he did a good job, the president.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
PS
We haven’t played enough drinking games during baseball games this season. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Very much so...
Although I’m only watching this game until I get juice on my DVR and then it’s Warehouse 13 time…
Is that good?
I almost watched it today but kinda want to start from the beginning.
re: margaritas: rocks or blended?
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Warehouse 13 is very good, check it out
And they’re just on the rocks, the mix stuff, it was on sale so whatever
I might join you in that later.
And cool re: Warehouse 13. I was really sad when BSG and both Stargates were gone.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
What, you expect them to show baseball?
You think this is All-Star game or someth — wait a minute.
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they had a horrible camera angle during the AL intros, too.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they did that on purpose.
With all the publicity about it maybe FOX decided not to show it in case it was awful or the president asked them to just shoot from that angle only. Because FOX easily could have shown a replay of it. Or maybe they are waiting to show it until he gets in the booth with mcarver and buck ( stealing a WGN/CUBS thing).
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
As it should.
He’s the best player on the planet, he got the most votes of all players, and the game is in his backyard.
It's a matter of degree
It hit rock bottom Sunday night, when Joe Morgan gave THE GREAT ALBERT PUJOLS credit for Ludwick’s home run
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trade aaron miles for barack obama?
throw in Heilman?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
You want Aaron Miles running the country?
You seen him “play baseball”?
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by cocknfire on Jul 14, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
gotta hand it to obama for sticking with the sox jacket.
i hate the sox, but at least he didn’t do the home team thing. at least now i believe he was a real fan.
by northsider10 on Jul 14, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I think that was a cool move
He is a big Sox fan, and a big baseball fan… at least he’s keeping it real
Or if "should of"
were actually acceptable in English grammar.
I just don’t get the argument that because he’s the president he shouldn’t wear his favorite team’s jacket. Sure, it’s the Sox and we’re Cubs fans so we don’t like the Sox, so we don’t have to like the jacket, or even like Obama for that matter. If the president didn’t like eating mushrooms on his pizza, is he not allowed to say that for fear of offending the mushroom lovers in the US?
Ridiculous.
"Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics." - Ernie Banks aka Mr. Cub
absolutely, i liked that too. that means he'll bring a bears jersey to the superbowl!
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
what will he wear when the cubs are in the world series :P
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 14, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
So I guess they cleared out rooftops within 3 miles of Busch with line of sight
One of my friends from high school lives down there and they were on top of their building having some drinks celebrating the game, and the secret service busted open the door and made them all leave and then sealed it of… crazy stuff.
Well you have to consider
That aside from your random unabomber crazies, snipers set on assassinating the POTUS are probably good snipers.
That's a smart move.
But would have been crazy to see.
Reminds me of when the opening ceremony for the olympics was 4 blocks from my house
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nevermind....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
that's awesome.
I don’t care who you voted for, that’s great. I love that he’s a sports fan.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
shes over here sitting next to me. well technically she is sitting on my lap.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, technically not your lap either...
Zing zing..
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 14, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
"best baseball expert out there", according to Fox Sports
I thought his report on the Cardinals mustache progress was jaw dropping in it’s detail.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
could you put a header so it's collapsable? thanks.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
write a comment on the top line (like this)
then post pic down here
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
how does one edit an already posted post
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Jul 14, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Was it Joe Buck who announced the Card game on Sun night?
Because somebody called the Cards left fielder – Prince Fielder
Lincecum is in trouble
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It's the hour and half warm up during pre game...
He gassed.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ichiro's home town is Dragons home town
hope he will come back home someday (maybe at least a decade later) for Dragons….
Maybe as
playing manager :-)
he was great fan of Ken Macha of Dragons when he was a kid, always watching him at Nagoya Stadium…..
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 14, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
You think?
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yeah ...... way too hard
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 14, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
Nothing fun, sadly. I had an allergic reaction that resulted in hives earlier and took some benedryl—that’s why I’m bailing in a bit, my doc fit me in for an appt. at 8:30 MST
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Wow sounds like a really fun day!
I sat at a desk for 8 hours, occasionally dosing off, and finding new and interesting things on the internet to email people about… the joys of management :-)
At least they got the out
Nearly a double play
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This Baseball Heavy town filled with these unbelievable fans are--oooing and aaahing with every pitch.
It is called an All-Star game Joe. They would do the same thing in Washington or Pittsburgh. Keep on patting yourself on the back. There is nothing like pumping yourself up especially doing it on your.
they are trying to figure out how to change that ruling to a hit right now. lol
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
can espn
add that and the ball through his legs to their “perfection personified” reel?
by northsider10 on Jul 14, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
ARRRGGGH!!
Wake up, Pujols
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Might want to talk to Lincecum right now
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Theodore Roosevelt Lilly
is not pleased. D<
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Heh.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 14, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey now...
There aren’t any Cubs position players on the NL roster… they might be able come back from 2 runs down in the first ;-)
Or just get pulled out
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he probably still gets it IMHO. just not as high quality :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
We should do that
Maybe the NL would win one every five or six years
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I don't know if sliding head first into first...
….is the smartest idea, Josh Hamilton.
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that is how Josh Hamilton plays the game. Just like Pete Rose when he plowed over the catcher in the all-starr game and ruined the poor guys carrer
God why can’t I remember the catchers name who Pete Rose plowed over in an all-star game and injured him. The injury was so bad he never really had the career he should have had. Bet he wishes he did not block the plate from pete rose.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
No what will be funny is if Holladay has to bat in the first inning.
Maddon saying no AL pitcher will bat. he might not have a choice.
This is what happens
when you only put one Cub on the All-Star Team.. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
And you don't let him start
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Yep, they're DOOMED!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
okay, while my comment was tongue in cheek
I agree with this. Haren is a beast.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Probably would have been a good idea
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That would be a sight, wouldn't it?
Roy Halladay and the former Iowa Cubs!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice job Albert
If I wanted to watch exhibitions with sloppy defense I’d watch the Pro Bowl.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Where's all of Jimbo's peeps on the field?
I have been looking for Gathright and Miles out on the field but can’t find them. Wonder where they’re hiding….
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
They're along the LF and RF lines...
Some people call them “ball boys”.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
They’ll go in the game once Bradley and Fontenot come out
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Miles is out there
He’s just not taller than the grass. And I think Gathright was driving the little cart that brought Musial out… he’s white now, and still sucks.
No, he jumped over the cart during the pregame festivities
It was then 89th “special moment,” between Bud Selig slaughtering the fatted calf and Joe Buck marrying the village virgin.
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LOL.....that would have been a MUCH better pregame
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Virgin? Joe Buck needs a more experienced woman to tell him what to do.
He’s clueless…
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Someone had to take MJ's spot...
as “whitest black man”. Joey stepped right up.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Somewhere Dan Uggla weeps....
nice play by that Toronto guy….Hill?
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See Pujols...
…that’s how you play defense.
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These great baseball fans can recognize a Cardinal jersey
What fans!
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SEXY
Man, Michael Young at 3rd
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come on buck and mcarver be objective and just call the game.
The two of your jobs do not include ranking who is the best baseball player. Even though it is Pujos you two are not the most objective two.
It was a good play
No doubt about it.
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He's not worth much if you compare him to Sori, though. Does he have a blue hummer?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I'd like to say that after 11 years...
…at least it’s not 101 years.
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You guys hear Buck's reaction saying how great a play that was by young.
If that was ANYONE else who hit that ball. Buck would just say this, in a boring monotone voice. Sharply hit grounder hit right at young who throws over to first. inning over.
good point, you'd think he just popped out to the pitcher or something
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Dana DeMuth, Brian Gorman, Jeff Kellogg, Angel Hernandez, Tim Timmons
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 14, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
SEXY PLAY
By Hanley Ramirez. :D
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Hey Justin...
…are you trying to bring “sexy” back?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Justin?
Who’s Justin?
But certain defenders are bringing sexy back.
TRL approves. :D
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by Azul Cachorro on Jul 14, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
He approves
Of others trying to bring sexy back.
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by Azul Cachorro on Jul 14, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is Lincecum still out there?
So he can pitch for the cycle?
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So Pujols can cost him outs
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Oh, BS
No way Halladay goes to the Red Sox or Yankees. Jeez
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Oh thank god for more Ken...
Let’s say 5 words… then stop talking… then say 3 words… then forget what you were saying, then talk about a rumor, pause, rumor, longer pause, wish you were Erin Andrews, cry a little, pause, rumor, call mom, rumor, call annoncers by their first names a few times to make people thing you “go way back” and then disappear back into your little cave for another inning.
you nailed it...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If they trade Halladay to NYY or BOS, they should be forced to take a vow of celibacy
People that stupid should not reproduce
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Prediction: Obama will do better than Buck and McCarver combined
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Wow how long did it take for Mcarver, Buck, and Obama to bring up the Cubs.
No reason to bring them up. Inferiority complex???? I think so
Not exactly relevant either
But oh well.
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ya exactly. no reason to bring that up except to take a cheap shot at cubs.
I have heard a lot of Mcarver and Buck on radio shows and on ESPN programs. They have been taking a lot of shots at the Cubs this week. too bad we could not have taken 3/4. I
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
It was after attempting to rank being in St. Louis ahead of Rome
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LOL
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
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by Azul Cachorro on Jul 14, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Buck is hanging on his every word
And has forgotten THERE’S A BASEBALL GAME GOING ON
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You don't get many opportunities to talk to a sitting President
Don’t blame him there.
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Ya I try to be fair. You cannot fault either of them for talking too much to the president lol.
regardless of our politics and I am no fan of Obama. we all would be talking more to him than about the game.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 14, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
So I guess Obama is really a baseball fan. Me likee....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
2 out rally
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yadier is rally killa
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by lexmarklover on Jul 14, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait a minute
1996 was the last time a Democrat won the White House.
It’s something
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Tie ball game!
On shoddy defense. Imagine that.
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Two score, tie game
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 14, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
Prince Fielder AB
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NL leads!
3-2
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PRINCIPE!!!
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Yaider is already doing better than Pujols.
what a disappointment Pujols was in the homerun derby and he could not even win that poor guy that car. taking 100 pitches and still could not find one to win the poor guy a car. he held up the whole event by taking all those pitches. Even Joe Morgan was not happy.
you forgot your sarcasm button
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Cubbies: do you see what hitting does for your gameplan?
It sometimes helps you win.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
so molina and fielder hits holliday well
guess there’s no need to address HIM coming to wrigley
Can you stayyyyyyyyyyyyyy? Pleassssssssssse, Mr President?
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That was pretty funny...
Maybe Joe will call Barack’s wife and ask him to sleep over later and then throw a temper tantrum when she says no.
I think Obama was being polite
He’s now going to a private box, b/c I guarnatee you the president can stay at the ASG as long as he wants
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"I'll give you the signal, then get me away from these clowns"
He whispered to security before they entered the booth.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I loved seeing Obama turn toward McCarver for 90% of that interview.
You know Buck was getting all pissy. And then at the end Buck getting denied, hahaha, love it!
WTF FRANKLIN??
If this game goes on to late innings, we can blame it on….
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Trevor Hoffman
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude why do you hate me like that?
I thought we were getting along so well… oh, btw.. sorry about pooping on your pillow yesterday.
he was quoting the movie "knocked up" (I hope)
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol
I would rather have my pillow pooped on then listen to this guy talk…
He asks stupid questions. Knows NOTHING about baseball and is critical of everything ex: "gosh! Why are there outfield umps!?!? That’s so stupid!!
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 14, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
sounds like a typical game thread.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 14, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
My room mate is baseball stupid as well
However I’m patient with him and explain things, like why there’s 3 outs and such… and he’s now a huge Cubs fan, and enjoys watching the games… so just be nice, and be patient… everybody starts somewhere.
He decided he was a Rockies fan about 3 weeks ago
He is livid that their manager isn’t the nl manager, and thinks Jason Marquis is the next Nolan Ryan( I wish I was kidding)
I try to explain stuff to him, but it’s like no oxygen reaches his brain
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 14, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm going to the Cubs in return for Mike Fontenot and Jim Hendry
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And Aaron Miles
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by Azul Cachorro on Jul 14, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought that's what he said, but I don't read lips.
I also thought he said I recently assassinated Aaron Miles with a rusty spoon, but again… not an expert.
A spoon is too savage
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by Azul Cachorro on Jul 14, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
There's another Chicago team? WHAA?
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by Azul Cachorro on Jul 14, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
overflow thread is up
If people feel like making the jump.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/14/948761/overflow-thread-1-all-star-game
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