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Alex Rodriguez, Cliff Lee and the 21 Cockiest Players in MLB
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Is this anything more than a bridge year for the Red Sox? Maybe.
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THE MUDDY CHICKEN HITS IT BIG - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Cursed To First - Sox and Pats forever.: Love that Dirty Water
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To appreciate Dustin Pedroia, you have to go back to the beginning
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David Ortiz, Terry Francona react to Dustin Pedroia's retirement
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Pax Simulacrum!: Shadow Phillies GM Rebuilds Team - The Good Phight
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Red Sox Live Blog: Jonathan Papelbon Continues Dominant Season
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Tip your hat to Dustin Pedroia