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    Entries from July 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006

    Monday
    Jul312006

    96 Hours!

    In 96 hours, I found my self-made predicament to match a few of my life expectancies. When the lights are on, you get busy, productive, fully in motion, and into a semblance of routine.

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    Tuesday
    Jul252006

    Andrea Doria and Other Trade Bait.

    Now that the Yankees have taken the first two games of their three game set over the Rangers, I am convinced that if Texas makes any kind of move, they will vie for more offense, not so much pitching. Personally I had hoped that Jake Westbrook would be available on the 31st. I don't see it or sense it.

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    Saturday
    Jul222006

    Tuna Up Close and Personal.

    I am lucky, even blessed to say that in my industry, there are always familiar faces that grace where I happen to work. What's truly amazing about athletes who play in North Texas is how low key they tend to be. If this were New York or California, you would constantly deal with the 'do you know who I am?' phenomenon. Anyone who has to use that phrase has a real issue with self esteem and attention.

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    Friday
    Jul212006

    If You Need a Reason...or Two.

    Trades I would welcome: If we wheel and deal, I will gladly part with Kevin Mench and Laynce Nix for a Jake Westbrook or perhaps a John Smoltz. Now that Atlanta has gotten Bob Wickman, does this mean that Smoltzie is headed home? Have you wondered what kind of pull ex-Brave Kevin Millwood might have on old teammates? Just a thought.

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    Thursday
    Jul202006

    Haulin Ass with Dragonforce.

    DRAGONFORCE! Wow! I am hooked big time. Just when I thought I could never again be so fired up about music or a band, I have seen the light. This band has a place in myspace, so check them out. They rock hard and long.

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