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Sports Guy
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Hicks is 10 for his last 56…playing everyday. He’s fine. Cowser, who in his career has shown he usually takes some time to adjust and then gets going, has barely any ML at bats and people are say

Gurgi
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Hicks burned us.....his miss of a catch he should of got got them this result.  Defense tonight was nightmarish.

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With a name like Baker you have to expect some cookies.

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2 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

Brach brings up a good point.  This kid is in LA....probably doesnt know humidity like Baltimore.  

His BB Ref profile says he was born in NYC, not sure if he grew up there but it can get hazy, hot and humid.

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