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Election Day Open Thread

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God, give me strength

Me, you idiots

Padres sign every player in baseball

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This just in, the San Diego Padres have reportedly signed or traded for every player in Major League Baseball.

Dee Z. Nutz

Well, this certainly explains a few things - Melky suspended for 50 games!

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Well, this certainly explains a few things - Melky suspended for 50 games!

BREAKING: Giants OF Melky Cabrera suspended 50 games without pay after testing positive for Testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance.— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2012

At the very onset of the race, Jimmy sniffs conspiracy

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At the very onset of the race, Jimmy sniffs conspiracy

Here's a billboard campaign for the Olympics, focusing on the losers and the not-quite winners. I think it's terrific stuff, maybe you will too.

The Rockies are going to do "four "starting pitchers", each one limited to 75 pitches per outing."

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The Rockies are going to do "four "starting pitchers", each one limited to 75 pitches per outing."

According to fangraphs. Thoughts?

"This Baker-Lowe thing just blew up. I'm about to transcribe it. Will post to the blog. Let's just...

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"This Baker-Lowe thing just blew up. I'm about to transcribe it. Will post to the blog. Let's just say Dusty didn't back down. #reds"

Teh Fay

The Reds released left-handed reliever Clay Zavada earlier this week, according to the transactions...

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The Reds released left-handed reliever Clay Zavada earlier this week, according to the transactions page at CBSSports.com. Why are we releasing Zavada and keeping Simon?

"He’s a guy I’ve always liked," Baker said. "I think he’s a great addition to the outfield. He...

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"He’s a guy I’ve always liked," Baker said. "I think he’s a great addition to the outfield. He helps with Drew Stubbs, Jay Bruce and especially Chris Heisey."-Dusty Baker on Ryan Ludwick