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bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:04:30 PM11/13/12
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# One of the biggest blockbusters in major league history has
occurred. The Blue Jays are the Dodgers of Canada.
occurred. The Blue Jays are the Dodgers of Canada.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:05:15 PM11/13/12
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# Miami gives Toronto Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, John
Buck, Emilio Bonifacio, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Buck, Emilio Bonifacio, and a partridge in a pear tree.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:06:32 PM11/13/12
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# In return, the Marlins will receive homophobe Yunel Escobar, glove
wizard Adeiny Hechevarria, Henderson Alvarez, and 2 prospects.
wizard Adeiny Hechevarria, Henderson Alvarez, and 2 prospects.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:07:02 PM11/13/12
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# For years, spies have told me that the Blue Jays have the ability to
add a lot of payroll. Well folks, they just did.
add a lot of payroll. Well folks, they just did.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:07:40 PM11/13/12
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# Think John Farrell is having second thoughts? The Jays have a
potentially scary rotation and a dynamic leadoff man in Reyes.
potentially scary rotation and a dynamic leadoff man in Reyes.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:08:11 PM11/13/12
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# Now look, these guys all failed in Miami. There are no guarantees in
baseball. But Toronto has massively improved overnight.
baseball. But Toronto has massively improved overnight.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:09:13 PM11/13/12
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# Davey Johnson deservedly wins Manager of the Year. He kept Stephen
Strasburg healthy.
Strasburg healthy.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:11:03 PM11/13/12
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# Looks like Bob Melvin won AL Manager of the Year over Showalter.
Hard to choose between them. They were both miracle workers.
Hard to choose between them. They were both miracle workers.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:12:12 PM11/13/12
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# Sox minor league hitting coordinator Victor Rodriguez is
interviewing for Magadan’s old job.
interviewing for Magadan’s old job.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:12:31 PM11/13/12
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# Rodriguez played 31 games for Pawtucket in 1995 (along with fellow
Rodriguezes Carlos, Steve, and Tony).
Rodriguezes Carlos, Steve, and Tony).
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:12:52 PM11/13/12
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# Rodriguez has coached in Boston’s system ever since, and is the
longest tenured uniformed person in the organization.
longest tenured uniformed person in the organization.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:13:13 PM11/13/12
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# Rodriguez, 51, was born in NYC. He played infield for 19 minor
league seasons—starting at age 15 (!)--and hit .295.
league seasons—starting at age 15 (!)--and hit .295.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:13:31 PM11/13/12
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# Rodriguez also played 17 major league games for the Orioles and
Twins. He’s very well respected in the industry.
Twins. He’s very well respected in the industry.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:13:47 PM11/13/12
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# The NFL plans to have an April 1st prime-time game between the
Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:14:00 PM11/13/12
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# But seriously, the Chiefs couldn’t possibly be more inept, though as
a Steelers suicide picker, I’m quite pleased.
a Steelers suicide picker, I’m quite pleased.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:14:16 PM11/13/12
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# Still, without Big Ben, Pittsburgh is nothing. That�s how important
Roethlisberger is to the Steelers.
Roethlisberger is to the Steelers.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:14:45 PM11/13/12
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# I mean, Byron Leftwich's release can be measured by a sun dial, for
Christ's sake.
Christ's sake.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:14:58 PM11/13/12
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# No one is more nostalgic than Terry Francona, who is urging his
bosses to give Jason Bay a shot.
bosses to give Jason Bay a shot.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:15:12 PM11/13/12
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# MORE KAHLIL BELL: Jets sign the erstwhile Bear to boost their
backfield depth. Runs hard, but loose with the ball.
backfield depth. Runs hard, but loose with the ball.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:15:59 PM11/13/12
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# The Marlins seem to be enacting a history of the A's in miniature.
Build it up, tear it down, rinse, cycle, repeat. Crazy motherf-ckers.
Build it up, tear it down, rinse, cycle, repeat. Crazy motherf-ckers.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:16:12 PM11/13/12
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# Today’s inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is the
People’s Cherce, Dixie Walker, a RF who played 18 seasons.
People’s Cherce, Dixie Walker, a RF who played 18 seasons.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:16:36 PM11/13/12
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# Walker (1931, 1933-49) hit .306/.383/.437 (121 OPS+) with 2064 hits
and 5 All-Star selections. He batted over .300 10 times.
and 5 All-Star selections. He batted over .300 10 times.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:16:52 PM11/13/12
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# Fred Walker was born in Georgia in 1910, into one of baseball’s most
prominent families.
prominent families.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:17:09 PM11/13/12
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# Fred’s father Ewart, also called Dixie, pitched for Washington from
1909-12. Ewart’s brother Ernie played OF for 3 MLB seasons.
1909-12. Ewart’s brother Ernie played OF for 3 MLB seasons.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:17:25 PM11/13/12
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# Fred’s younger brother, Harry the Hat Walker, played OF for 11
seasons, won a batting title, and became a prominent hitting coach.
seasons, won a batting title, and became a prominent hitting coach.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:17:40 PM11/13/12
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# Dixie Walker turned pro in 1928, and made his MLB debut with the
Yankees in 1931, playing 2 games at age 20.
Yankees in 1931, playing 2 games at age 20.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:17:54 PM11/13/12
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# Walker rejoined the Yankees in 1933, hitting .274/.330/.500 (123
OPS+) with 15 HR in 98 games, but didn’t impress management.
OPS+) with 15 HR in 98 games, but didn’t impress management.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:18:10 PM11/13/12
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# Manager Joe McCarthy tended to dislike Southerners, and Walker
played just 63 games with the Yanks from 1934 to early 1936.
played just 63 games with the Yanks from 1934 to early 1936.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:18:24 PM11/13/12
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# The White Sox claimed Walker off waivers in 1936. In 1937 he hit 302
with 105 runs, 95 RBI, 78 walks, and an AL-best 16 triples.
with 105 runs, 95 RBI, 78 walks, and an AL-best 16 triples.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:18:39 PM11/13/12
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# Chicago traded Walker to Detroit after the 1937 season, for a
package that included popular OF Gee Walker (no relation).
package that included popular OF Gee Walker (no relation).
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:18:52 PM11/13/12
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# Dixie hit .308 in 1938 and .305 in early 1939, but couldn’t win over
Gee’s old fans. He was waived in July 1939 and claimed by Brooklyn.
Gee’s old fans. He was waived in July 1939 and claimed by Brooklyn.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:19:15 PM11/13/12
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Surprisingly, Dodger fans immediately fell in love with the Southern
Walker, and he was given the classic "People’s Cherce" nickname.
Walker, and he was given the classic "People’s Cherce" nickname.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:19:31 PM11/13/12
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# Walker hit .308/.357/.435 (111 OPS+) in 1940, yet was somehow 6th in
the MVP vote. He was 10th in 1941, but far more productive.
the MVP vote. He was 10th in 1941, but far more productive.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:19:45 PM11/13/12
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# Walker helped Brooklyn win the NL pennant in 1941, batting
.311/.391/.452 (132 OPS+) with 88 runs and 71 RBI.
.311/.391/.452 (132 OPS+) with 88 runs and 71 RBI.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:19:59 PM11/13/12
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# The 31-year-old Walker didn’t have to serve in WWII. He hit .290 in
1942 and .302 in 1943, continuing his Ebbets Field honeymoon.
1942 and .302 in 1943, continuing his Ebbets Field honeymoon.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:20:13 PM11/13/12
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# Walker won the batting title in 1944 (.357/.434/.529, 172 OPS+),
adding 13 HR and 91 RBI, and finished 3rd in the MVP race.
adding 13 HR and 91 RBI, and finished 3rd in the MVP race.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:20:47 PM11/13/12
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# Harry the Hat would lead the NL in hitting in 1947, making the
Walkers the only set of brothers to win big league batting titles.
Walkers the only set of brothers to win big league batting titles.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:21:01 PM11/13/12
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# Walker led the NL with 124 RBI in 1945, despite just 9 homers. He
hit .300/.381/.438 (128 OPS+) with 102 runs and 42 doubles.
hit .300/.381/.438 (128 OPS+) with 102 runs and 42 doubles.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:21:16 PM11/13/12
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# Walker was MVP runner-up to Stan Musial in 1946, hitting .319/
.391/.448 (137 OPS+) with 9 HR, 116 RBI, and a career-high 14 SB.
.391/.448 (137 OPS+) with 9 HR, 116 RBI, and a career-high 14 SB.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:21:43 PM11/13/12
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# Walker had another fine season on the field in 1947: .306/.415/.427
(121 OPS+), 94 RBI, 97 walks and just 26 Ks, his 2nd NL pennant.
(121 OPS+), 94 RBI, 97 walks and just 26 Ks, his 2nd NL pennant.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:21:59 PM11/13/12
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# But Walker’s legacy was tarnished by his role as a prominent Dodger
who did not want Jackie Robinson on the team.
who did not want Jackie Robinson on the team.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:22:20 PM11/13/12
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# Walker and many of his teammates--including a faction of
Southerners--signed a petition saying they wouldn’t play.
Southerners--signed a petition saying they wouldn’t play.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:22:34 PM11/13/12
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# Manager Leo Durocher blasted the players involved, telling them
Robinson was there to stay, and tensions gradually eased.
Robinson was there to stay, and tensions gradually eased.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:22:51 PM11/13/12
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# Walker was forever branded a racist, though he did come to respect
Robinson, and even gave the rookie some playing tips.
Robinson, and even gave the rookie some playing tips.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:23:09 PM11/13/12
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# Walker praised Robinson repeatedly after 1947, regretted the
petition, and later managed/coached many minority players.
petition, and later managed/coached many minority players.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:23:41 PM11/13/12
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# The Dodgers traded Walker to Pittsburgh in December 1947, angering
fans. The move was more for baseball than social reasons, however.
fans. The move was more for baseball than social reasons, however.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:24:01 PM11/13/12
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# Walker was 37, and Branch Rickey was able to get two good younger
players (Preacher Roe and Billy Cox, plus future manager Gene Mauch).
players (Preacher Roe and Billy Cox, plus future manager Gene Mauch).
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:24:17 PM11/13/12
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# Walker hit .316 for the Pirates in 1948, but had only 2 homers. He
lasted just one more season as a backup and pinch-hitter.
lasted just one more season as a backup and pinch-hitter.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:24:29 PM11/13/12
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# Walker spent 1950 as a player-manager in the minors. He stopped
playing after the season, but managed another 9 years.
playing after the season, but managed another 9 years.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:24:41 PM11/13/12
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# Walker coached parts of 2 seasons for St. Louis (once with Harry the
Hat as manager), and 3 more years for the Braves.
Hat as manager), and 3 more years for the Braves.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:24:55 PM11/13/12
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# Walker spent several years as a Braves scout, in Milwaukee and
Atlanta, and did some hitting instruction for the Dodgers.
Atlanta, and did some hitting instruction for the Dodgers.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:25:09 PM11/13/12
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# Walker died in 1982 at age 71. He appeared on 4 HOF ballots, but
never topped 3%. He does fairly well on James’ monitors.
never topped 3%. He does fairly well on James’ monitors.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:25:21 PM11/13/12
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# Walker has no HOF comps, but Gee Walker is #4 on his list, which
includes HOVGers Veach, Minoso, Griffey Sr, and Elliott.
includes HOVGers Veach, Minoso, Griffey Sr, and Elliott.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:32:26 PM11/13/12
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# Hate to give the devil his due, but Epstein made a nice signing in
Scott Baker.
Scott Baker.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:42:14 PM11/13/12
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# With all respect to Duke and Buck, it wouldn't surprise me at all if
the Orioles finish last in the AL East in 2013.
the Orioles finish last in the AL East in 2013.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:42:45 PM11/13/12
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# The Yankees don't intimidate me, but they're still the Yankees. The
Rays are the Rays. Toronto is much improved. Boston will improve.
Rays are the Rays. Toronto is much improved. Boston will improve.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:43:12 PM11/13/12
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# Baltimore's roster still doesn't look that great, and they can't
possibly win all those 1-run and extra-inning games again.
possibly win all those 1-run and extra-inning games again.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:43:56 PM11/13/12
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# Hearing the Marlins save something like $160M in this trade.
Remember the great team and new ballpark? Sigh....
Remember the great team and new ballpark? Sigh....
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:45:40 PM11/13/12
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@giancarlo818: I feel your pain, bro. Come to Boston!
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:47:08 PM11/13/12
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# A source in Hades tells me Bowie Kuhn is spinning in his grave after
learning of the Marlins-Jays deal.
learning of the Marlins-Jays deal.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:47:59 PM11/13/12
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# Ricky Nolasco is on the block, in case Ben is interested.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 8:02:43 PM11/13/12
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# TICKLE ME ELMO? Needless to say, the allegations against puppeteer
Kevin Clash are troubling. Let's weigh the evidence when we get it.
Kevin Clash are troubling. Let's weigh the evidence when we get it.
bismotwitter
Nov 14, 2012, 7:18:28 AM11/14/12
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# Much as I hate Lowrie, I'd play him over Iglesias every day of the
week, and twice on Sunday.
week, and twice on Sunday.
Don Violette
Nov 14, 2012, 7:43:26 AM11/14/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
# With all respect to Duke and Buck, it wouldn't surprise me at all if
the Orioles finish last in the AL East in 2013. >>
pretty early for that type of prediction isn't it?
the Orioles finish last in the AL East in 2013. >>
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
Don Violette
Nov 14, 2012, 7:49:32 AM11/14/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
mid-nov? not that i'd mind missing most of a vermont winter you
understand.
# The Yankees don't intimidate me, but they're still the Yankees. The
Rays are the Rays. Toronto is much improved. Boston will improve. >>
seriously, have i been it hybrination and it's actually feb and not
Rays are the Rays. Toronto is much improved. Boston will improve. >>
mid-nov? not that i'd mind missing most of a vermont winter you
understand.
Don Violette
Nov 14, 2012, 7:57:55 AM11/14/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Baltimore's roster still doesn't look that great, and they can't
possibly win all those 1-run and extra-inning games again. >>
what were they, like 16-0 or something?
possibly win all those 1-run and extra-inning games again. >>
bismotwitter
Nov 15, 2012, 7:35:33 AM11/15/12
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@Don: Not at all. To paraphrase the Bard (not Daniel), talent will
out. Baltimore is not that talented, and magic tends to fade.
out. Baltimore is not that talented, and magic tends to fade.
bismotwitter
Nov 15, 2012, 7:36:40 AM11/15/12
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@Don: It's not February, but by February you'll know who's playing C,
1B, SS, LF, RF, etc. for Boston. It won't be bullsh-t guys like Nava.
1B, SS, LF, RF, etc. for Boston. It won't be bullsh-t guys like Nava.
bismotwitter
Nov 15, 2012, 7:37:14 AM11/15/12
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@Don: Something like that, yeah. It's very rare for teams to be
consistently dominant (or horrible) in one-run/extra inning games.
consistently dominant (or horrible) in one-run/extra inning games.
bismotwitter
Nov 15, 2012, 7:37:42 AM11/15/12
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@Don: That's not to take away from Duke and Buck's achievements, but
there's an element of luck and chance that tends to even out.
there's an element of luck and chance that tends to even out.
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