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casadeozo
casadeozo

Oh why not just write Santander? 

Can_of_corn
Can_of_corn

I'd say Oriole fans were overly enthused by their own players and were voting with much zeal.

Tony-OH
Tony-OH

Holmes over Kimbrel is ridiculous. Other than being a Yankee, Holmes has no case to be over Kimbrel. 

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