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Just now, Mooreisbetter27 said:

It’s so weird that the guy who couldn’t get resigned by the worst team in the league can’t hit for us!

Hit?  Nah.  He's being paid to field and be a "positive clubhouse presence" for a month and half while we manipulate Holliday's service time. 

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Just now, Ripken said:

Tony Kemp being on this roster is a disgrace.

Who would you replace him with? The number 1 overall prospect? A top 30 prospect in Mayo? A top 80 prospect in Norby? All at triple A and hitting. 

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3 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

Hey what do you know, maybe Cowser wasn't such a bum that some people believed after last season's MLB time. Amazing what regular playing time can do as well. 

His playing time has been sporadic at best this year.  He hasn’t played a full 9 innings yet.  Would love to see him get more opportunities.

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