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#584 From: "Connie Wang" <bethebuddha@...>
Date: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:38 pm
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#583 From: "Connie Wang" <bethebuddha@...>
Date: Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:18 am
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#582 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Tue Feb 7, 2006 2:17 am
Subject: No Need to Worry Dodger Fans! Bengie Molina has been signed... prettyrose33
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Molina agrees to $5 million contract with Blue Jays

February 6, 2006

TORONTO (AP) -- Gold Glove catcher Bengie Molina and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Monday to a $5 million, one-year contract.

Molina will receive a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $3 million salary this year under the agreement, and the deal contains a $7.5 million mutual option for 2007 with a $500,000 buyout.

Molina spent his first eight years with the Los Angeles Angels and hit a career-best .295 last season with 15 homers and 69 RBIs. He won Gold Glove Awards in 2002 and 2003.

The Mets spoke with Molina in November and offered an $18 million, three-year contract. New York then had the chance to acquire Paul Lo Duca from the Florida Marlins and withdrew the offer to Molina before negotiations really began.

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#581 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Sat Feb 4, 2006 8:35 pm
Subject: Hershier going to ESPN (Stupid me forgot the message the first time!) prettyrose33
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Hershiser departs Rangers for ESPN

Ex-pitching coach expected to join staff of Baseball Tonight

By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com

ARLINGTON -- Former Rangers pitching coach Orel Hershiser is leaving the club and is expected to go to work for ESPN, club officials said.

Hershiser has talked to ESPN about being an analyst on Baseball Tonight. Hershiser spent the past 3 1/2 seasons as the Rangers pitching coach before taking a job in the front office as an executive assistant to club president Jeff Cogen.

Mark Connor has replaced Hershiser as the pitching coach after spending the three previous seasons as the bullpen coach.

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#580 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Sat Feb 4, 2006 3:37 am
Subject: More on Garciaparra... prettyrose33
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#579 From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...>
Date: Fri Feb 3, 2006 1:35 am
Subject: Nomar buddhadragonfly
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Noh-MAAAR!

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#578 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Fri Feb 3, 2006 1:32 am
Subject: Re: Mike Piazza signs... prettyrose33
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I agree. Mike's skills have eroded behind the plate and with the advanced age, I don't know how he will handle catching so much. I think the Mets pretty much figured that out and that's why they didn't want to resign him, even for one year. LoDuca so many times has been accused of tiring in the second half and he is at least 4 or 5 years younger than Mike. How is Mike going to respond and not to be mean but he isn't very good defensively at first base either, not like LoDuca who can play first and left field pretty well. Mike's bat has slowed some too but with all the catching he will be doing might tire him there too. He would have been better off in the American League as a DH so he can rest and catch maybe once or twice a week. San Diego tends to pick up a lot of ex Dodgers so we can just add Piazza to the list...I don't know if it's on purpose or not but it is interesting.

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The offense of the Angels worries me also, it seems they haven't done a thing to upgrade their offense this whole off-season, but i did not think that Piazza was the answer. He is a 37-year- old catcher that is way past his prime, with maybe 1 or 2 seasons left in him. His signing with the padres to me did not make any sense at any way. He would have been better off going to a AL team so he can DH more often then play in the field.

Daniel

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I was hoping he would sign with the Angels to be a DH and backup catcher. The Halos offense concerns me.

Oh well.

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#577 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Thu Feb 2, 2006 7:17 pm
Subject: Garciaparra Taking Grounders at First Base prettyrose33
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It's definitely a slow time if this is newsworthy but Nomar Garciaparra is getting a head start on the spring by taking grounders at first base at Dodger Stadium under the watchful eye of new Dodger hitting instructor Eddie Murray, someone who knows a thing or two about playing first base. To me with Nomar starting now shows me what a great work ethic he has and a great teacher he has in Murray too which never hurts. Hopefully this will be a sign for bigger things to come.

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#576 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Thu Feb 2, 2006 1:18 am
Subject: RE: Mike Piazza signs... prettyrose33
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I agree. I don't know what the Angels are thinking to tell you the truth. My only thought is that by signing Tim Salmon to a minor league deal, they are probably under the assumption that he will make the team and be their everyday DH in 2006 but this is all assumption. They sure haven't made very many moves this offseason to tell you the truth. They lost 2/5ths of their starting rotation and haven't replaced them unless they will with youngsters from the minors...not always a good move if you are trying to win a division unless Stoneman knows something that I don't...

Kristin

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I was hoping he would sign with the Angels to be a DH and backup catcher. The Halos offense concerns me.

Oh well.

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#575 From: Bigdgc2005@...
Date: Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:15 pm
Subject: Re: Mike Piazza signs... bigdmarkham
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The offense of the Angels worries me also, it seems they haven't done a thing to upgrade their offense this whole off-season, but i did not think that Piazza was the answer. He is a 37-year- old catcher that is way past his prime, with maybe 1 or 2 seasons left in him. His signing with the padres to me did not make any sense at any way. He would have been better off going to a AL team so he can DH more often then play in the field.

Daniel

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I was hoping he would sign with the Angels to be a DH and backup catcher. The Halos offense concerns me.

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#574 From: "Alan Steinhoff" <statmeister@...>
Date: Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:34 pm
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I was hoping he would sign with the Angels to be a DH and backup catcher. The Halos offense concerns me.

Oh well.

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#573 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:23 pm
Subject: Mike Piazza signs... prettyrose33
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With the San Diego Padres, a one year 2 Million Contract. I'm not surprised by this move because if I was the Padres I would rather have Mike and his 2 Million Deal than Bengie Molina and the 6 Million he is looking for. San Diego also stated that Mike can catch as much as he wants. I guess he will also play some first base too, he needs a lot of work over there though.

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#572 From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...>
Date: Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:39 pm
Subject: Re: Digest Number 381 buddhadragonfly
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There's more sushi and more reruns of Iron Chef back
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#571 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
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Signs a two year deal to pitch back in Japan. I'm not surprised. I always liked him and felt that if he was just able to work on his control a bit more, he would have been more successful, at least when he was with the Dodgers.

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#570 From: "Connie Wang" <bethebuddha@...>
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Subject: RE: Digest Number 379 buddhadragonfly
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That would be funny, but I don't think I can get past security because the
chairs won't fit between the 14" line marked by masking tape on the table!

C

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> It sucks that they are jacking up the prices, but they gotta pay for
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#569 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
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That's a good one! I like that! Maybe you can bring them into the park and just set them up where the handcapped people sit and can sit for free!

Kristin

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It sucks that they are jacking up the prices, but they gotta pay for
the new seats somehow.  If I bought a pair of the old seats, can I
bring them to the game and sit in them for the old price?

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#567 From: Momel1@...
Date: Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:48 pm
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We have season tickets on the second deck. Prices went up 30%! to be totally honest, our tickets did not go up at all last year. This year, though..whew! Those new seats had better be comfortable!

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#566 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:25 pm
Subject: Giovanni Carrara signs a minor league deal... prettyrose33
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With the Pittsburgh Pirates reuniting him with Jim Tracy and pitching coach Jim Colborn. The Pirates have basically nothing to lose if he doesn't make the team. I like Carrara, always have and wish him nothing but the best.

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#565 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:57 pm
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I see the Dodgers raised ticket prices in the pavilion for next season. The price is $10.00..up from $6.00. It looks like all the sections got raised except for the top deck which is still $6.00. Field is now $35.00, Loge is now $22.00 (which I believe is what field used to be), Inner Reserve is also $22.00, Regular Reserve is $14.00 (up from $10.00 I believe). It looks to me at least $4.00 have been added to each ticket, except again for the top deck. That to me is kind of a steep jump but maybe not?

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#564 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
Date: Sun Dec 25, 2005 6:55 pm
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December 25, 2005
On Baseball
Late Start Doesn't Stop the Dodgers' Rebuilding
By MURRAY CHASS
THE Los Angeles Dodgers' new general manager, Ned Colletti, put the team's
bizarre off-season into perspective. "It's never a good sign when you're
interviewing managerial candidates and you're running from airport to
airport, the music is Christmas carols," he said. "It's the wrong time to
be looking for a manager."

Colletti was not complaining. He said he loved his new job and would not
have it under different circumstances. "A position like this rarely comes
open when it's an easy situation," he said. "I'm tremendously grateful for
the opportunity."

Once a sportswriter who entered baseball via public relations with the
Chicago Cubs nearly a quarter of a century ago, Colletti was given the
responsibility of cleaning up the Dodgers' mess - and what a mess it was.

The Dodgers captured the National League West in 2004 with a record of
93-69. But they imploded last season, going 71-91, after Paul DePodesta, in
his second year as the general manager, made a series of puzzling player
moves. Frank McCourt, in his second year as the club owner, made his own
bizarre moves, hiring and firing executives, discarding them as if they
were broken bats.

But McCourt's most confusing move came when he fired DePodesta four weeks
after the season. Usually, if an owner is going to fire a general manager,
he acts immediately after the season. But with McCourt giving no indication
of DePodesta's impending dismissal, Manager Jim Tracy quit by mutual
agreement with DePodesta even though he had a year left on his contract.

"We obviously came to a point where there was a difference of opinion
between Paul and I as far as how players are evaluated," Tracy said. "It
was basically how you look at and evaluate players, the process in which
you go about determining how they fit in. When you get to that point,
you're at an impasse."

Tracy, now the Pittsburgh Pirates' manager, declined to go into details.

"Going back into the dugout as a lame-duck manager didn't appeal to me," he
said. "I know the market and the expectation level. I didn't think it was a
healthy situation to be sitting in the dugout as a lame-duck manager, not
for me, not for the ball club."

Tracy resigned the day after the season. McCourt did not fire DePodesta for
another 26 days. He hired Colletti 18 days after that, Nov. 16, and
Colletti hired a manager, Grady Little, on Dec. 6.

Hiring a manager, though, was not the only thing Colletti had to do. He had
to restock the dugout with players he thought could make the team a
contender again. In rapid-fire order, in less than three weeks, Colletti
signed six free agents: the shortstop and leadoff batter Rafael Furcal, the
backup catcher Sandy Alomar Jr., third baseman Bill Mueller, the
shortstop-turned-first baseman Nomar Garciaparra, center fielder Kenny
Lofton and starter Brett Tomko.

"I was used to the pace," Colletti said, alluding to his nine years as an
assistant to General Manager Brian Sabean in San Francisco. "I'm used to
working fast, thinking things through. Brian and I were together 11 years.
It seemed like one long season. We were always retooling and rebuilding and
reloading. One of the greatest things we accomplished was playing only 14
games in 9 years where we were out of the race."

Speaking the day before he signed Tomko, Colletti said he was not finished
with his restocking plan.

"I feel if I can add a couple more starters, guys who can throw 180 to 200
innings, it will help preserve the bullpen, which is a strength," he said.

Tomko, whom he knew from San Francisco, was one of those pitchers. Also on
Colletti's list of possible pitchers were Shawn Estes, Jeff Weaver, Jason
Johnson and Kevin Millwood, though Scott Boras's asking price for Millwood,
$48 million for four years, is far more than the Dodgers want to spend.
Including Tomko, they have committed $67.7 million to the six free agents.

Although anyone who is an assistant general manager wants to take the next
step, Colletti said he was prepared to pass up the Dodgers' opportunity.

"People in San Francisco had treated me really well," he said. "I was not
looking to move. I was able to ask a lot of questions and get answers I was
comfortable with. I would never take a job just for the title. Having the
opportunity to win is the most important thing. Having people with
integrity is equally important. I was more than satisfied. Everything I was
told has come to be."

Although it is early, Colletti said he liked what he has seen in a front
office that seems to be stabilizing.

"I was told that they knew there needed to be some changes on the club and
I was free to do what I thought we needed to do; just let them know," he
said. "That's exactly what we've done."

Now he will see how fans in the northern half of the heated West Coast
rivalry treat him.

"Luckily, I didn't grow up in San Francisco, so I don't have any relatives
to disown me," he said.

A Little Traveling Music

Kenny Lofton has not played for the same team for a second year in a row
since 2001, Rudy Seanez since 2000 and Chris Hammond since 1996.

Lofton, Seanez and Hammond chose the same day last week to extend their
streaks. Free agents all, they signed with new teams once again: Lofton
with the Dodgers, Seanez with Boston and Hammond with Cincinnati.

The Dodgers will be the eighth team for Lofton in six seasons. Seanez
pitched for the Red Sox once before. But in seven successive seasons,
counting 2006, he will have played for nine teams, three twice each, but
none two seasons in a row.

The Reds will be Hammond's eighth team in 11 seasons. He missed two of
those other three seasons with injuries and played in the minors the third.

The Karsay Conundrum

With all of the inflated contracts being tossed at relief pitchers this
off-season, Steve Karsay did not get one of them. But Karsay started it all
four years ago when the Yankees signed him to a four-year, $22 million
contract, a huge package for a relief pitcher who was not a closer.

But injury and ineffectiveness made the contract a warning sign for teams
seeking relievers. While many clubs have ignored the warning, Karsay has
been a victim of his economic success. Cleveland signed him last week to a
minor league contract that provides a $600,000 salary if he gets a spot
with the Indians.

A Tribute to Hendricks

No records exist to prove this statement, but it is likely that Elrod
Hendricks caught more 20-game winners than any other catcher. Hendricks
caught six Baltimore pitchers who won 20 games a total of 18 times, and he
briefly caught Ferguson Jenkins when he and Jenkins were Cubs teammates in
1972.

Hendricks was the Orioles' primary catcher in 1971 when Dave McNally, Mike
Cuellar, Jim Palmer and Pat Dobson gave the team four 20-game winners, the
first time that had happened in the major leagues since 1920.

Hendricks, a native of the Virgin Islands, was not the best of the 10
players the Yankees and the Orioles swapped at the trading deadline (then
June 15) in 1976, but he was one of only two who continued working in
baseball. Rick Dempsey, the catcher who went to the Orioles, was the other.

Unfortunately, Hendricks's 46-year baseball career ended last Wednesday
when he had a heart attack and died one day short of his 65th birthday.

Hendricks was immensely popular among teammates, coaching colleagues, fans
and reporters, including this one. At least once a year, we compared the
number of grandchildren we each had. He was ahead by one. His 12
grandchildren, among many others, will miss him.

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#563 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
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The thing with Lofton is that he will only be with us for one season. He actually did a decent job with Philadelphia last season hitting .335. Yeah sometimes I wish we still had Milton Bradley but he has a very volatile personality, one that ran a little thin with the Dodgers. I am looking forward to Lofton having a good season, maybe not a great one because I believe he is 38 but I still think we got a better deal with him than say the Giants do with Steve Finley who was just traded there. Finley is 41 and coming off of an injury. A lot of the fans didn't want Damon signed for 10+ Million so Lofton to me is a good stop gap for the youngsters or whatever direction the team will go in after 2006.

Kristin

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Hey, we just picked up Kenny Lofton. He's good - about eight years ago. Come on! If we're going to play the senior circuit, Manny Mota should come out of the clubhouse and on-deck! :o) C.

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#562 From: "buddhadragonfly" <bethebuddha@...>
Date: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:59 pm
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Hey, we just picked up Kenny Lofton.  He's good - about eight years
ago. Come on!  If we're going to play the senior circuit, Manny Mota
should come out of the clubhouse and on-deck! :o)

C.

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Well, at least we got Nomar!  I was hoping for Johnny Damon, too, but
it looks like we cut off talks w/ him and we're leaning toward REGGIE
SANDERS?!

Aside from Nomar, the team is looking like the geriatric senior
circuit...

We must speak like Bostonians from now on when saying, "No-maah!"

C.

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The offseason is in full swing, and teams are free to negotiate with and sign any free agent. Here's a look at some of the most coveted players on the free agent market.

LHP Jarrod Washburn, Angels
Dec. 16 -- The Associated Press reported Friday night that the Mariners are nearing a four-year deal with Washburn.

The deal is worth between $35 and 40 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The AP, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet in place.

CF Kenny Lofton, Phillies
Nov. 16 -- Lofton, who attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, spent Friday meeting with Diamondbacks officials in Phoenix. He met with, among others, general manager Josh Byrnes, general partner Jeff Moorad and managing general partner Ken Kendrick and had lunch at the ballpark.

"It went well," a Diamondbacks source said.

The Diamondbacks have offered Lofton a one-year contract, but have strong competition from the Dodgers. The Orioles are also known to have interest in him. He would fill two big holes for the Diamondbacks, who have been looking for a leadoff hitter and center fielder.

RHP Roger Clemens, Astros
Dec. 16 -- Clemens said Thursday night that he will consider four teams if he decides to pitch in 2006: the Red Sox, Astros, Yankees and Rangers. He also said that he was fine with the Astros' decision to not offer him arbitration. Randy Hendricks, Clemens' agent, told the Boston Globe that he believes the Red Sox are "very serious about his client" and "would seriously listen to them." Hendricks told the paper that Clemens is considering the idea of playing a partial season to balance family demands in Texas.

CF Johnny Damon, Red Sox
Dec. 16 -- The Boston Globe reported in its Friday editions that while Damon was on the West Coast this week, the center fielder has not yet met with the Dodgers. The paper also indicates that new Dodgers skipper Grady Little made a phone call to Damon, but that the team is more interested in pursuing free agent Nomar Garciaparra. Damon told WBZ-TV that there is a "good chance" he'll be leaving the Red Sox even though they remain his first choice. "We're still talking. I should know in the next couple of days," Damon said. New Yankees reliever Mike Myers told Newsday that he has spoken to Damon and that he has "strong interest" in playing in the Bronx.

1B Jeff Conine, Marlins
Dec. 16 -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the Braves have expressed interest in Conine. But Conine's agent, Michael Watkins, said his client may choose to sign with the Orioles, who may provide more playing time.

RHP Rudy Seanez, Padres
Dec. 16 -- According to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, the Braves are among three teams that have made an offer to Seanez. Seanez's agent, David Schwartz, said the Braves, Devil Rays and Red Sox have all made an offer and that he's awaiting one from the Yankees. Seanez, 37, pitched in Atlanta from 1998-2000 and again briefly in 2001. "He certainly has a fond place in his heart for Atlanta," Schwartz said. "And he loved playing for [manager] Bobby Cox, like every other player I've known who's played for him."

SS Alex Gonzalez, Marlins
Dec. 16 -- The Boston Globe reported that Red Sox sources say the team is still considering Gonzalez as a candidate to fill their shortstop void.

RF Jacque Jones, Twins
Dec. 15 -- Cubs GM Jim Hendry is waiting to hear from Jones' agent. Jones, who could fill the vacant right field spot, was believed to be seeking a three-year deal. The Cubs aren't expected to go that long, not with highly regarded prospect Felix Pie in the wings.

RHP Kevin Millwood, Indians
Dec. 14 -- The Tacoma News-Tribune reports that the Mariners are still interested in starter Kevin Millwood, but that Millwood's agent, Scott Boras, is looking for a five-year, $60 million deal for his client.

RHP Julian Tavarez, Cardinals
Dec. 14 -- The New York Daily News reported that Mets have not yet made an offer to Tavarez, but that "industry scuttlebutt" was that they would not be put off by the market that would require a four-year deal. "The market for these [relievers] is three or four years," agent Scott Boras was quoted as having said. "I don't think there's any question. All the teams that are interested are in that range." The report also stated a Mets insider had said the club hadn't made a four-year offer.

LF Rondell White, Tigers
Dec. 13 -- The Astros have stepped up their pursuit of White.

White, a free agent who was not offered arbitration by Detroit last week, was in Houston on Tuesday along with his wife Zavonia as guests of the Astros. White underwent a physical before leaving town.

The Astros have been seeking a veteran hitter to upgrade their offense and White's credentials make him an intriguing target.

OF Reggie Sanders, Cardinals
Dec. 13 -- The veteran slugger was once a target of Kansas City, but is apparently out of the Royals' picture. Sanders, 38, is looking for a three-year deal but the Royals won't offer more than two. An ESPN.com report said the Marlins are one of many teams interested in Sanders, while the Cardinals, Twins and Mariners are also reportedly in the mix. Toronto's Globe and Mail has reported that the Blue Jays may be pursuing the free agent.

SS Rich Aurilia, Reds
Dec. 8 -- Aurilia was offered arbitration by the Reds, but it is unknown if they are inclined to re-sign him or are protecting him for a draft pick were he to ink elsewhere.

CF Bernie Williams, Yankees
Dec. 7 -- The Yankees and Williams bought each more time to negotiate a contract when Williams agreed not to accept the Yankees' arbitration offer. Players offered arbitration can re-sign with their former teams through Jan. 8.

RF Sammy Sosa, Orioles
Dec. 7 -- Sammy Sosa is still on the market, but his agent isn't identifying which teams have contacted him about his client, MLB.com reported on Wednesday. "It doesn't do any good to create a media frenzy," agent Adam Katz said. "We'll find the right fit." Asked what type of situation might classify as the right fit for Sosa, Katz declined to elaborate.

C Bengie Molina, Angels
Dec. 7 -- The Angels cut ties with their two-time Gold Glove catcher on Wednesday, declining to offer him arbitration. "Bengie has been a great trooper for us for a lot of years," Angels GM Bill Stoneman said. "We know that he liked playing for the Angels. It was a tough decision."

C Mike Piazza, Mets
Dec.7 -- The Mets formally cut ties with their All-Star catcher, declining to offer Piazza arbitration. The Twins and A's have been rumored as suitors for the future Hall of Famer's services.

DH Frank Thomas, White Sox
Dec. 7 -- The White Sox formally severed ties with Thomas after 16 seasons, declining to offer the veteran slugger arbitration. The move was widely expected after the World Series champions traded for Jim Thome at Thanksgiving. Thomas was at the Winter Meetings at the Wyndham Anatole in Dallas on Tuesday to meet with perspective teams such as Oakland and Minnesota.

RHP Brett Tomko, Giants
Dec. 5 -- Tomko feels like he's at a Sadie Hawkins ball, standing alone near the wall and waiting for dance offers from Major League clubs. There are a lot of lookers, so to speak, but the Giants have remained mum. "There are 10, 12 teams we know are interested," said Tomko, "I'd like to stay in San Francisco but they've made minimal efforts to contact us. That's surprising to me because I had a decent feeling when the season ended."

RHP Jeff Weaver, Dodgers
Dec. 5 -- Weaver's agent, Scott Boras, was thought to be talking with the Angels.

RHP Octavio Dotel, Athletics
Dec. 2 -- Dotel told the Dominican newspaper El Caribe that there have been seven teams -- Braves, Rangers, Cardinals, Astros, Dodgers, Mets and Twins -- that have offered him a contract. Dotel added he won't be pitching until midsummer as he comes back from reconstructive elbow surgery. "I'll return on top," Dotel told El Caribe. "This recovery process will take at least a year and I don't want to do anything to interrupt it."

OF Jeromy Burnitz, Cubs
Nov. 22 -- The Cubs declined to pick up the $7 million mutual option with Burnitz, who then filed for free agency. He is one home run shy of 300 in his career, a goal he'd like to reach. A streaky hitter, his bad streaks lasted longer than his good ones in 2005. In a perfect world, Burnitz would find a team on the West Coast, as his family is in San Diego area.

RHP Pedro Astacio, Padres
Nov. 18 -- The Padres would like to bring Astacio back to their rotation, and they are hoping to land him for about $1.5 million after rescuing him off the scrap heap last summer.

2B Tony Graffanino, Red Sox
Nov. 17 -- Graffanino's agent told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that the Twins are interested in his client, possibly to be their everyday second baseman. Graffanino is a good contact hitter and a smart baserunner. He can play all over the infield, which is clearly an asset. He adjusted seamlessly to the Red Sox after being traded there in July. But the Red Sox will probably give prospect Dustin Pedroia a chance to win the second base job in Spring Training, meaning Graffanino will likely sign elsewhere.

1B/DH Erubiel Durazo, Athletics
Nov. 17 -- The Toronto Sun reported that Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi has had initial talks with Durazo's agent. Durazo, whom Oakland general manager Billy Beane once infamously called his "Holy Grail," had a breakout season in 2004 -- leading the A's in batting and RBIs -- but he got off to a slow start in '05 before his season was cut short by elbow surgery in May when he was batting .237, with four homers and 16 RBIs.

LF Juan Encarnacion, Marlins
Nov. 16 -- The Nationals have turned their focus to Encarnacion, an athletic corner outfielder who can play center. He played for Washington general manager Jim Bowden when both were with the Reds in 2002. An asset with his bat and glove, the outfielder is not always disciplined at the plate, but is capable of 15-20 homers and 75-90 RBIs. He improved his batting average to .287 last season, rebounding from a disappointing 2004, when he had a left shoulder problem. Encarnacion is not expected to return to Florida, and he is seeking a multi-year deal.

LHP Kaz Ishii, Mets
Nov. 15 -- Every year, some left-handed pitcher get his third or fourth second chances and benefits from it. Could that be Ishii? Seems doubtful, but he is only one season removed from a 13-8 record and 31 starts. A club that believes a left-handed starter is essential and has some rubber arms in the bullpen might want to take a chance. But he will tax the bullpen. The Mets declined Ishii's '06 option, putting the lefty on the market.

RHP Byung-Hyun Kim, Rockies
Nov. 15 -- After joining the Colorado rotation in 2005, Kim did well enough (5-9, 4.37 ERA) to warrant interest in having him return. To that end, Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd told MLB.com that he and the agent for Kim will soon have a conversation, possibly as early as Tuesday, in hopes of re-signing the right-hander. Kim's poor performance in a middle relief/setup role (0-3, 7.66) is proof positive that he is most comfortable as either a starter or a closer. The Rangers may have interest down the line as well.

RHP Brian Meadows, Pirates
Nov. 15 -- The Denver Post siad that Meadows, a converted starter who showed the ability to pitch regularly out of the bullpen while making 133 relief appearances over the past two seasons, would be next on the Rockies' list if free agent right-hander Elmer Dessens decides to pursue other teams, and they have begun talks with Meadows' agent. While Meadows does not have the velocity to overpower hitters, he has outstanding control and rarely issues free passes. He could serve as an effective middle-relief innings-eater for a club in need of bullpen depth.

1B Kevin Millar, Red Sox
Nov. 12 -- The biggest asset Millar brings to a team is his jovial demeanor, which has a way of lightening the mood in an entire clubhouse. With Millar's production declining over the last two seasons, it's becoming increasingly clear that the Red Sox will not be keeping him. However, Millar can play first base and the outfield, something that has several teams, including the Astros, Orioles, Twins, Dodgers and Angels, expressing interest.

LF B.J. Surhoff, Orioles
Nov. 12 -- Surhoff, a 41-year-old outfielder, still can play the game, and the Orioles have some interest now that Surhoff has said he wants to return and play a final season, his 20th. Surhoff is a good player for any team to have off the bench or as a pinch-hitter, and he'll likely decide how things go. Injuries have slowed him the past few years, but there's no question he can still play.

1B Rafael Palmeiro, Orioles
Nov. 10 -- He may have avoided a perjury charge from the House Government Reform Committee, but Palmeiro may have burned too many bridges to play anywhere. He's probably too hot to handle right now. If any team did want to take a chance on him, it would probably be an American League team where he could see action as a desginated hitter.

RHP Rick White, Pirates
Nov. 8 -- White, 36, showed no signs of slowing down in his 10th big league season. He posted a solid 3.72 ERA while establishing a career high with 71 appearances. White still has low-to-mid 90 mph velocity, and he displays a veterans poise on the mound and in the clubhouse. He could be an effective middle reliever or setup man for a team with an inexperienced relief corps.

1B Daryle Ward, Pirates
Nov. 8 -- Ward's strong start to the 2005 season was derailed by an inexplicable 208 at-bat homerless drought in the second half. Ward is a decent fielder who hits better against right-handed pitchers than southpaws. Assuming he regains his home run stroke, Ward could provide a team with a spot starter at first base and left-handed bat with power off the bench.

SS Royce Clayton, Diamondbacks
Nov. 7 -- The Diamondbacks have offered Clayton a one-year deal, but the veteran is holding out for a multi-year deal. Arizona wants him to serve as a mentor to young SS Stephen Drew, who could begin the 2006 season in the big leagues. An excellent defender, Clayton could have several suitors on the open market. The D-Backs will likely keep their one-year offer on the table until they find another veteran shortstop.

1B Travis Lee, Devil Rays
Nov. 6 -- Lee had a slow first half offensively in 2005, but finished at .272 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs while demonstrating one of the best gloves in baseball at first base. Given his salary -- $1.3 million in 2005, which is a relative bargain -- the Rays might want him to return. Having him at first base could soothe the arrival of B.J. Upton to the Rays' infield, whether Upton plays third base or shortstop. Lee has the ability to turn errors into outs.

3B Alex Gonzalez, Devil Rays
Nov. 6 -- Gonzalez made the transition from shortstop to third base in 2005 and hit .269 with nine home runs and 38 RBIs. Gonzalez is a solid fielder and can hit for some power. However, the Rays are likely to put Upton at third base in 2006 and Gonzalez's salary ($1.75 million in 2005) is too high for him to be a utility player for the Rays. He can play shortstop and third base, which should make him attractive to several teams.

IF/OF Eduardo Perez, Devil Rays
Nov. 6 -- Perez is a quality player off the bench. He understands the role and plays it well, having the ability to play several positions (1B, 3B, and OF). In addition, he's a dangerous pinch-hitter and a positive influence in the clubhouse. Bringing him back would make sense for the Rays, but the price might be too high given the demand. Many teams should be interested in signing him to strengthen their benches.

RF Juan Gonzalez, Indians
Nov. 4 -- Unproductive as an offseason pickup last season, the power-hitting Gonzalez doesn't seem inclined to retire. The Indians have not ruled out bringing him back with another contract filled with incentives. But they know the risks: Gonzalez, 36, has a history of injury. That fact alone should scare off teams that might have an interest in a big bat like his. The Indians, however, might roll the dice on him once again.

1B/DH Scott Hatteberg, Athletics
Nov. 4 -- After watching Hatteberg struggle down the stretch for the second consecutive season, Oakland declined its $2.7 million option for 2006, but it's not out of the question that he'd re-sign with the A's, who love his veteran presence and knowledge of the strike zone. Hatteberg, 35, is a converted catcher who was moved from first base to DH in 2005, when he batted .256, with seven homers and 59 RBIs while making $2.45 million.

RHP Keiichi Yabu, Athletics
Nov. 4 -- A Japanese import who was signed as a free agent to give the A's some insurance for their young starting rotation, Yabu, 37, never established any kind of momentum in Oakland and was essentially used as a mop-up man most of the time. He went 4-0 with a 4.50 ERA and a save in 40 appearances while pulling down $780,000, and the A's wasted no time in declining their $1.5 million club option on 2006.

3B Joe Randa, Padres
Nov. 4 -- The third baseman will sign elsewhere, most likely with a club close to his Kansas City home. The Twins might also make sense. He's a solid player and person, good with the glove and bat, an excellent complementary piece.

CF Preston Wilson, Nationals
Nov. 4 -- Wilson most likely will not be back with the Nationals. He made $12.5 million in 2005, and the Nationals are not expected to spend that kind of money to keep him. Also, the organization was disappointed in Wilson's production after they acquired him from the Rockies. He struck out frequently and had a difficult time defensively.

RHP Tony Armas Jr., Nationals
Nov. 4 -- Armas is a pitcher who has a lot of potential, but it will not be reached with the Nationals. He is expected to make a full recovery after having shoulder surgery at the end of the season. Whether Armas will be an effective pitcher remains to be seen. Armas spent time on the disabled list for the third year in a row, having problems with his groin and right shoulder. He appeared in only 19 games and had to be shut down after Sept. 1.

RHP James Baldwin, Orioles
Nov. 4 -- The Orioles might take another shot at him, depending mainly on what they can find on the free agent market. He pitched well when with the team, mostly in a long-relief role. The main question is what happens to other pitchers and who's available. If Baldwin lands anywhere else, it would probably be as a long reliever.

RHP Jason Johnson, Tigers
Nov. 4 -- Johnson crossed a major threshold this season by topping 200 innings for the first time in his career. That alone would make him a marketable commodity in a thin pitching market. His stretch of five straight outings of eight innings or better, plus 19 quality starts in 34 outings this past season, adds to the appeal, making him an attractive option for mid-market clubs looking for a No. 3 or No. 4 starter. The Tigers won't rule out re-signing him, but only if they strike out in their search for a front-line arm.

RF Richard Hidalgo, Rangers
Nov. 4 -- Hidalgo had a disappointing 2005 after the Rangers signed him to a one-year free agent deal last winter in hopes he would rediscover the hitting form he once showed in Houston. Hidalgo hit just .221 in 88 games before missing the last two months with a left wrist injury. Hidalgo did show some pop at the plate with 16 homers in 308 at-bats, but the Rangers are expected to look elsewhere for a starting right fielder while Hidalgo explores the free agent market for the second year in a row. Hidalgo may want to get back to the NL, where he had his best years.

3B Wes Helms, Brewers
Nov. 3 -- Helms belted 23 home runs in 2003, his first season of everyday duty, but fell off the map in 2004 after suffering a knee injury. He dropped to the bottom of the depth chart in 2005 and served almost exclusively as a pinch-hitter for Milwaukee, but he could have value elsewhere as a starter. The Phillies reportedly tried to trade for Helms during the season, but the Brewers turned the offer down.

RHP Kevin Brown, Yankees
Nov. 2 -- Is this the end of the line for the right-hander? With his seven-year, $105 million contract finally over, Brown will likely have to take a Minor League deal if he wants to play in 2006. Brown has had major health issues in the past two years, making a total of 35 starts for the Yankees. He will be 41 by Opening Day, which he may be watching from his couch in Georgia.

OF Terrence Long, Royals
Nov. 2 -- After being a spare part for the Padres, Long had a solid season for the Royals. His high salary ($4.8 million) led to his clearing waivers and opting for the free agent market. Long didn't draw many walks (30) but became a better contact hitter and had a .321 on-base percentage. He also led the Royals' regulars in clutch hitting -- .311 with runners in scoring position. But he had just six homers, his lowest total as an everyday player. Long played very well defensively in left.

LHP Brian Anderson, Royals
Nov. 2 -- Anderson was in the Royals' rotation for six starts when a shoulder strain forced him out. After rehab was unsuccessful, he underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, which he hopes will get him back as a starter. His last successful fling came in 2003, when he was 5-1 in seven starts after the Royals obtained him from the Indians. Anderson probably won't be ready to pitch until almost midseason, but the Royals have interest in retaining him.

RHP Jose Lima, Royals
Nov. 2 -- Lima had his moments, but not enough of them to avoid 16 losses and an ERA a tick under 7.00. Too many pitches floated up in the strike zone, and he was pounded for 31 homers and a league-high 140 runs. He made 32 starts but averaged just 5 1/3 innings per outing. Lima, 13-5 with the Dodgers in 2004, still brings a lot of life and energy to the clubhouse, dugout and mound. He wants to return to the Royals and they're thinking about it.

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#559 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
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I will say that I would warrant an increase in price if we were to sign some players and he actually adds to the payroll. McCourt keeps saying that the team can carry a 100 Million payroll so my thought is, then show us and then I could understand the price increase. Bring in Johnny Damon or trade for Alfonso Soriano, then it would be warranted.

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Exactly! He should be giving fans a reason to come back in April. Not more reasons to grip. GG RE: Digest Number 368 Kristin <prettyrose33@...> Yes I read that as well. Hopefully the cheap seats will stay cheap! I for the life of me cannot understand how or why he thinks he needs to raise prices especially if he isn't going to be adding to payroll and the team was so horrible last season. Kristin "Gujda, Greg" <greg.gujda@...> wrote: I definitely heard ticket prices where going up next season for some seats. Damn you, McCourt! GG -----Original Message----- From: sentto-160312-368-1132053066-greg.gujda=disney.com@.... com [mailto:sentto-160312-368-1132053066-greg.gujda=disney.com@... s.yahoo.com] On Behalf Of BlueBallsandStrikes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 3:11 AM To: BlueBallsandStrikes@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlueBallsandStrikes] Digest Number 368 There is 1 message in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Stadium Seats for sale From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:57:36 -0800 (PST) From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...> Subject: Stadium Seats for sale Well, they ripped out all the seats in the bowl and they're up for sale. $250 for a pair (any section). You can pick them up or pay $100 to ship nationwide. Check it out here: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/la/fan_forum/stadium_seats. jsp Hidden meaning: Higher ticket prices next year. Go Kim Ng! Though Theo Epstein would be great for our team too! C. BeTheBuddha - Connie Save a pet, save a life... Donate your time or money to: Noah's Wish The Humane Society ASPCA Purina's Rally to Rescue - Not stopping until there's a cure...- [This message contained attachments] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPONSORED LINKS Little league baseball bat Los angeles dodger baseball Los angeles dodger stadium Los angeles dodgers Mlb los angeles dodger Los angeles dodger baseball team --------------------------------- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "BlueBallsandStrikes" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BlueBallsandStrikes-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. [This message contained attachments] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Exactly!  He should be giving fans a reason to come back in April.  Not
more reasons to grip.
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     Yes I read that as well.  Hopefully the cheap seats will stay cheap!
I for the life of me cannot understand how or why he thinks he needs to
raise prices especially if he isn't going to be adding to payroll and
the team was so horrible last season.


Kristin


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   I definitely heard ticket prices where going up next season for some
seats.  Damn you, McCourt!
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Well, they ripped out all the seats in the bowl and they're up for sale.
$250 for a pair (any section).  You can pick them up or pay $100 to ship
nationwide.  Check it out here:
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/la/fan_forum/stadium_seats.
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Hidden meaning:  Higher ticket prices next year.

Go Kim Ng!  Though Theo Epstein would be great for our team too!

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#557 From: Kristin <prettyrose33@...>
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Yes I read that as well. Hopefully the cheap seats will stay cheap! I for the life of me cannot understand how or why he thinks he needs to raise prices especially if he isn't going to be adding to payroll and the team was so horrible last season.

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I definitely heard ticket prices where going up next season for some seats. Damn you, McCourt! GG -----Original Message----- From: sentto-160312-368-1132053066-greg.gujda=disney.com@.... com [mailto:sentto-160312-368-1132053066-greg.gujda=disney.com@... s.yahoo.com] On Behalf Of BlueBallsandStrikes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 3:11 AM To: BlueBallsandStrikes@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlueBallsandStrikes] Digest Number 368 There is 1 message in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Stadium Seats for sale From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:57:36 -0800 (PST) From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...> Subject: Stadium Seats for sale Well, they ripped out all the seats in the bowl and they're up for sale. $250 for a pair (any section). You can pick them up or pay $100 to ship nationwide. Check it out here: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/la/fan_forum/stadium_seats. jsp Hidden meaning: Higher ticket prices next year. Go Kim Ng! Though Theo Epstein would be great for our team too! C. BeTheBuddha - Connie Save a pet, save a life... Donate your time or money to: Noah's Wish The Humane Society ASPCA Purina's Rally to Rescue - Not stopping until there's a cure...- [This message contained attachments] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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#556 From: "Gujda, Greg" <greg.gujda@...>
Date: Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:53 pm
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I definitely heard ticket prices where going up next season for some
seats.  Damn you, McCourt!
GG



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    Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:57:36 -0800 (PST)
    From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...>
Subject: Stadium Seats for sale

Well, they ripped out all the seats in the bowl and they're up for sale.
$250 for a pair (any section).  You can pick them up or pay $100 to ship
nationwide.  Check it out here:
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/la/fan_forum/stadium_seats.
jsp


Hidden meaning:  Higher ticket prices next year.

Go Kim Ng!  Though Theo Epstein would be great for our team too!

C.



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#555 From: Connie Wang <bethebuddha@...>
Date: Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:57 am
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Well, they ripped out all the seats in the bowl and they're up for sale. $250 for a pair (any section). You can pick them up or pay $100 to ship nationwide. Check it out here: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/la/fan_forum/stadium_seats.jsp

Hidden meaning: Higher ticket prices next year.

Go Kim Ng! Though Theo Epstein would be great for our team too!

BeTheBuddha - Connie
Save a pet, save a life... Donate your time or money to:
Noah's Wish The Humane Society ASPCA Purina's Rally to Rescue
- Not stopping until there's a cure...-

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