Game 91 Threads: Reds at Cubs
by Slyde on Jul 8, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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When the season started, if I had said that an All Star would start this game, I doubt anyone would have believed that it would be Ryan Dempster. This will be Dempster's 3rd start against the Reds this season. He's 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA, though the Reds have actually scored 9 runs off of him in 12 IP this year. He's given up home runs to Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. this year, and both of those gents have hit Dempster well historically.
Harang will be making his 3rd start against the Cubs this season, after going 0-2 with a 5.54 ERA in the previous two starts. He'll be pitching on his longest rest (7 days) since 2005. In his career on 7 days of rest, he's 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA, throwing 18 innings and striking out 13 batters while walking just 4 in 3 starts. Hopefully tonight's results will be similar.
Since the Reds last faced the Cubs at the beginning of May, the Cubs have gone 34-21 and sport the best record in the National League. However, they've gone just 15-15 in their last 30 and 9-11 in their last 20. So maybe their cooling off will give the Reds a shot at stealing a couple of games.
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lineup per fay's blog and some hotty named mandy
Hairston SS
Bruce CF
Griffey RF
Phillips 2B
Dunn LF
Keppinger 3B
Votto 1B
Bako C
Harang P
I'm not liking this rotation Dusty has working
Edwin seems to be getting the short end of the stick
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
career vs. Dempster: .091/.286/.091
though it’s only 14 PAs.
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though it is rare for me
I checked BR and saw that, but he has also had limited success this year against Dumpster (even smaller sample size)
"I never should have given up the animation rights."
christ
Cubs just got Rich Harden. Early reports say that Matt Murton and Sean Gallagher are in the deal, but there may be others going to the bay in the deal.
NL Central pitching is getting tough. Harden is a major risk as he is prone to injury, but is signed cheap, with a Team option of 7Mil next year.
I guess we have to wait and see who else the Cubs had to give up to see how they made out on the deal. I doubt Billy Beane was only asking a 4th or 5th OF and a unproven starter for his current ace. Surely someone else is in the trade.
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well, Harden is not without his own risk
current ace or no.
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Looks like Corey's brother is in the deal too
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damn
The Cubs get Chad Gaudin too. Murton, Gallagher, Eric Patterson and another minor league Catcher, Josh Donaldson. go to Oakland.
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seriously?
damn, that’s a good deal by the Cubs
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Just on Sportscenter
I figured after the haul the A’s got for Haren, they would have to get a lot more. Is Gaudin still starting?
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no, but it seems like he could be
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The good news for the Reds
is that Arroyo’s value goes up as the better pitchers come off of the market.
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Jesus
that would have been quite a haul even without Gaudin thrown in. i read this rumor a few days ago and laughed at its ridiculousness. is that ironic? i think thats ironic. damn Cubs.
Stephen A. Douglas was a great debater, but Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Bleed Cubbie Blue is going apeshit
it’s funny to see the hate between the Brewers and Cubs fansites
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that is so not your best picture
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I was going back through my posts here
And I saw that Veruca Salt or whatever that guy’s name is was mad at me for only posting sexist, female-objectifying pictures.
He's extremely quick and good.
so you went with the self-portrait?
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Way to go Cubs!
They just added to their team of DL All Stars!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
So I'm hopeful for a 6-0 road trip to propel the team into contention before the break
anyone with me?
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
no
i hope they lose every game…
of course i want a 6-0 road trip!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry for stating the obvious
I thought I’d try a radical move for RR and inject some positivity into the discussion
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
positivity?
never heard of it…
is that somewhere in China?
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
then beat the brew crew!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Where are BK and Brendan?
Those guys are never around anymore!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
I'm here
This day has been pretty blah for me so far. I could really use a win to cheer me up. Harden? Jeez oh man. Suddenly, our blossoming little rotation is seeming a little unimpressive.
FTH?
Anyone else’s reactions on the Cubs/A’s deal? Was Billy Beane out of the office or something today?
Seriously, two pretty good pitchers (actually, one excellent pitcher, when healthy) for a whole collection of absolute turds…?!?
Cubs should get 3-4 good starts out of Harden
Beane knows something
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
what kind of dumbass team would trade for an injured pitcher in the middle of a pennant race?
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by Slyde on Jul 8, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
we weren't really in that race
smoke and mirrors!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec'd
I cracked up with thoughts of The Magic Man’s disastrous beginnings
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
Yeah, I'm very surprised
I’m gonna go drink some booze and watch Sabathia’s first start to cheer me up.
He's extremely quick and good.
had a flat tire there once
and he looks like the tow truck guy
I reposted because my game thread keeps resetting and I wasn’t sure if it took.
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
Speaking of harden
I’m too lazy to look up whether or not we’ll face him, do we?
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
Hollywood could tell you if the enemy was close
He’d have a Harden.
(points if you get the reference)
Majewsk, Guardado, Dempster, Estes
the list of injured pitchers the Reds have traded for in the 2000s is long and distinguished.
but then again, so is my johnson
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
Ah, following the game with Red Reporters is one of life's simple joys
Just like playing, playing with the boys.
lou said not this series SF will be his debut
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
wow!! kepp is 0 for july?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
Fuck, I hate the Cubs
A road sweep would make this whole season worthwhile.
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
Dunn likes ivy
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
Anyone watch Reds Live?
and the story about the little kid who threw out the first pitch Sunday?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
looks like Jordan Smith owns your younger asses tonight
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COMMON REDS! LETS DO THIS!
I am way too psyched for this game/series.
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I know the feeling brother
after being baseball-less since Wednesday, I want a goddam sweep.
In related news, the best part about being my age is the ability to drop everything at a moments notice and take a road trip to Marthas Vineyard
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Are you a Kennedy?
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i hate jim edmonds
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
no, the other thing he does
made a diving catch in center
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
how high was that?
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
Sure, Brenly
The Cubs are “lucky” that Hairston wasn’t on for Dusty to play with.
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
burn notice starts back thursday
psych and monk come back next week…
the reds better keep playing well to keep my interest!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
WGN's forecast has tonight as "sticky"
which sounds like the entire first three rows of a Flight of a Conchords concert. Even the infertile ones.
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
sorry, I took a trip with a guy who loved that song last summer. It’s not one you want to hear once a day for four weeks.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
i would walk 500 miles and i would walk 500 more
right brendan?
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
eh
it was an attempt at a himym reference
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah
I was just remembering the time I was drunk in Alice Springs and singing that song at the top of my lungs. I got to the part where it goes, “I’m gonna be the man who’s goin’ home wi’ you!” and pointed at a young lady who had just emerged from the restroom. She was not quite as amused as I was.
ha! because if they were off, the girl would've laughed at his small penis!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He still loved it last summer?
I remember they worked it (lamely) into our orientation for college, and that was a millenium ago. Back before they were called “Willeniums.”
I'm sure it's been mentioned
but Marty was assigned security in the Windy City??
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
Harang needs a bunch of quick innings tonight
he should pretend he is facing the Reds
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
Jumping Jesus, holy cow
how many Cubs are all-stars? this is bush league
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
i hope he defends their actions with pictures of mostly naked ladies!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of which
I can’t go on RR when battlekow is posting. I work until about 10 every night, so pics like the guitar guy have gone over really well
Jeff, we hardly knew ye...
I'm commending you on your ballot-stuffing prowess
Can I just ask you to make Obama a Brewer? He can give you some help out of the pen.
Yes, yes, and your state has certainly seen its share of visitors
I, however, live in a red commonwealth. Trending Dem over the last couple elections though.
Did you know Milwaukee was the first major american cities
to elect three socialist mayors?
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brantley says about phillips "tell me he's not an all star"
well cowboy, he’s not. the rosters are out…check ‘em
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, Phillips was walking off the firled because he thought it was a strike two.
Derek Lee is the biggest faker outside soccer. The ball goes straight over the middle of the plate, and he’s bailing out.
not a lot
sorry if you wanted a real number. STATS DON’T PLAY THE GAME
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That Keppinger can flat out hit!
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Is BRantley cursing Dunn for not running?
Because, you know, there’s no way Soto couldn’t have thrown it to first before Dunn got there . . .
cowboy is on tv
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
so who's gonna bitch about Dunn for that?
because, you know, he had a fighting chance.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
griffey is no edmonds
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
which explains
why Harang is no Dempster
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
that's why he's an all star
fans are all about the sac fly
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
who?
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
GameDay is in one of its moods
The pictures show Dempster facing Phillips, while the action has Jim Edmonds both “In play, no outs,” and “In play, run(s).” Groovy.
Christ
I’m tired of Aaron Harang. Why couldn’t we have traded him and garbage for Harden and Gaudin?
Did Harang say something to the ump?
at least 2 of those pitches should have been strikes, according to GD
Reds fan for 40 years!
oh good
we’re back to making outs on the first pitch.
does any team do that more than the REDS?
Reds fan for 40 years!
Bustin' makes me feel good!
Ray Parker, Jr. > Cherry Hudson, Jr. > Ken Griffey, Jr. > Pete Rose, Jr.
you're turning on everybody this year, aren't you?
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His plate dicipline was getting better before they brought him up
but now that he hit his slump, it has gotten decidedly worse
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nope
Dunn – 1 every 3.73 PAs
Bruce – 1 every 4.23 PAs
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this season
but Dunn’s rate has been higher since Bruce’s call up
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Um, but his k-rate is accelerating
So, your stats that include Jay’s first 10 games really aren’t relevant.
Kerry Wood's wife...
I wouldn’t kick her out of bed for eating crackers.
And yes, I’m expecting Mr. Wood to kick the crap out of me for that.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
just stand on the plate
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seriously? KERRY WOOD is an all-star
why, its like the ASG is meaningless or something.
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it doesn't count if you pull out before you finish
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what have the Reds ever won with Harang?
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32 games the past two years
last Red who could say that?
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I meant, what place did they finish?
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Hi, Hello, and Welcome...
Long time RR reader. I enjoy it so much finally decided to join!
We hate you, dude
As an emissary of all Reds fans, I say to you: begone!
He's extremely quick and good.
welcome
don’t listen to the guy who roots for a team with one winning season since 1992
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Colt 45s, dude.
Colt 45s.
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Edmonds is off the "tonic"
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His scaly exterior
has been rendered impenetrable to all save the sharpest needles
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
Just get some hobbit to tell Lakeman where the soft spot is, and...
Hey, where is Lakeman? He’s not been around in awhile.
Don't mind battlekow
He’s just in a tiff because Bovine University waitlisted him. Welcome! If you can pitch, though, you should get to Chicago, post haste!
yes they did
I guess the Cardinals are on deck in the Pitcher fire sale
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
chicago now has a new mark prior
pete rose to tony perez "how can anyone as slow as you pull a muscle?"
Next Inning in the WGN booth
Doug Westhill, United Elevator Operators of Aurora, Local 752
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
Jesus, Jay, Elijah, Mohammed
all prophets
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Hamilton airmailed a couple from the OF last year too
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incidentally
I saw on mlb.com that Manny Ramirez is starting in CF.
At this point, the only interesting thing about the All-Star game is watching dudes play out of position.
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
I hope he tries to be the cutoff man, just once
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my wife thinks the cubs have a player named "the riot"
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
my wife's asleep on the couch
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My wife will be sitting next to me at the game tomorrow wearing a Kerry Wood jersey.
And I bought her ticket for $62.00.
You paid $62 for those tickets?
you was robbed.
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Harang is erratic tonight
I bet he needs an MRI
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Not that it matters.
He should be out of the game for poor performance before the pitch count matters.
still only 2-0
and BP is going to try to tie it up right here
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big swing
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
except maybe strikeouts
it’s the eradicator!
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he found it
throw the ball somewhere in the vicinity of North Chicago
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
What a selfish twat!
Pitching in a baseball game when he’s got the cure for Cancer! I wish you ill, Ryan Dempster!
Did you know that we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Take Me Out to the Ballgame this year?
George has
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hey, a walk!
wait to take some pitches Griffey!
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Dunn causes diabetes
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diabeatus
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
RR terms i had to agree upon
before joining said i couldnt be mean
That has to be it
The mixture of Polish and Irish bloodlines couldn’t have anything to do with it.
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
THANK YOU!
Well, the two most patient hitters are on the basepaths.
God, I hope someone from the Reds dugout was watching.
i know
we need a pinch runner
/i typed that before dunn got out
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by chandrathan on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Aflac
3 players in Reds history to win ROY, MVP, and GG with Reds?
Bench
Rose
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never won MVP with the Reds, did he?
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aflac trivia
3 Reds to win rookie of the year, mvp, and gold glove awards?
Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds
Kepp can flat out bloop
Dunn hates bloops
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you're like a miniature Buddha
covered in hair
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So, walking past Wrigley today . . .
I encountered several vendors selling Fukudome gear . . . you’ve no doubt seen clips of the fans with the flat rice hats and headbands (no, I don’t know what they’re called) that say “HORY KOW” in oriental stick lettering. How racist can you get? And so you have drunken white people in the right field bleachers wearing this crap.
I mean, yes, it’s kind of funny in a “I’m just drunk” kind of way. But WTF?
My biggest problem with this, honestly,
is if you’re going to make jokes based on racial stereotypes, they better be really, really fucking funny.
He's doing it. He's eating a tire!
he may not get a pitch to hit
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"can't just walk bako and get to harang"
“you do that, you let in a run”
Ah, Cubs announcers explaining thigns for Cubs audiences.
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and he did it anyways
50 dudes in sideways cubs hats heads just exploded!
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nice fucking camera work FSN
missed ball 4 because they were showing Joey Votto rub his crotch
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boo for pitchers hitting.
I think I just mistook Harang for Patterson. Easy mistake.
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Good at bat by Harang
he looked just like BP, and as we all know BP shoulda been an all star
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Maybe Dusty should have let
Adam Harang pinch hit
ugh
I have nightmares of Joey Hamilton dancing around my head.
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wow, you're a walking RR Wiki
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new threads?
http://www.redreporter.com/2008/7/8/567499/game-91-part-blew
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