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A couple of the baseball-savvy folks over at JC had some convincing comments about this matter: 1. Since LaRussa didn't force the umps to investigate, there is no issue. Maybe LaRussa didn't want to offend his friend and opposing manager Leyland. Maybe some of LaRussa's pitching staff are up to similar things. 2. The substance was only visible during one inning. Rogers threw seven more innings of shut out ball. 3. Pitchers are allowed to use rosin, which is very similar to pine tar and in fact also a pine product.

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Darryl Strawberry Ricky Henderson Steve Howe

You've come to the right place, bordello. These guys know their jazz!

Up for picks! Hopefully I covered all the games this week and didn't stiff myself out of a game for no reason.

This fine compilation has Doggett's "Honky Tonk Popcorn." Is that the same song, MG? This Sonny Hopson thing sounds like a fun listen, I need to get some Dusty Groove funds together.

Miss DiPesto Maddy Hayes David Addison

I received my copy last night and have listened several times. I love it! Enjoyable start to finish. I really dig the takes on Cantaloupe Island and Eleanor Rigby, besides the title track which I already know well. El Chicano ever loses their groove, this is great party music! Thanks again, Michel! There's something to be said for playing music well even when it is being played simply. I'll play this with the same enthusiasm as I'll play a Meters album or a Booker T & The MG's album. :tup

Man Ray Sal Dali Dali Llama

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Da Bears' miserable first half cheated me out of having the total points that would have won me $2k. Rex is officially on my shit list. What a choke job by the Cardinals.

These two are awesome! So are the Willie Colon albums.

Don't count on it. The defense would need to score to make that prediction come true. I predicted the Raiders would go 3-13 this year, and I'm starting to think that was too generous. 0-16 might not be out of the question, this is the most inept NFL offense I've ever seen.

I'll play. Watched the Lakes against the Suns last night. The kid Bynum has really bulked up. Steve Nash is an incredible player, one of my favorites to watch. He dismantles the Lakers' porous defense.

Count Philly/NO as a loss since I didn't pick it.

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I love this album, particularly "Shirley" and the following two tracks. "Wahoo" is a great Duke Pearson song.

I'd buy it for the few tracks I don't have. What's it run?

Up for picks!

PM sent re: Etc and Crazy Baby

Holy smokes! Is his family OK?

I have the same ones. Not bad!