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[JHWinick at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/20/2004 8:46:31 AM Central Daylight Time, 
mblocker at Sidley.com writes:
See, Jeff, the problem with the whole fifth place thing is that the Bombers 
are now within a razor's edge of third, not fifth, and passing a team that 
supposedly bulked up for this year.  I know you get that.
But, see, Mark, and I know you're smart enough to figure this out, the 
problem with your whole analysis is that its based on a faulty assumption.  A 
dumping team is one that got considerably stronger for the following season.  You're 
didn't.  You have only two good keepers to build around (Mulder, in the last 
year of his contract and Huff).   Also, dumping teams move their very best 
talent.  You still have a roster with guys like Sheffield, Anderson, Ichiro, etc. 
 Wanna bet you continue your non winning streak next year?  I'll give you 
good odds.  Good news, though, I spoke with Brad and he has generously offered to 
explain this game to you.  I think that could be a valuable call.

Although your tunnel vision blinds you to this, you might also note that 
while you are just behind me (a team with the most injuries in franchise history), 
you are ahead of three teams that haven't dumped (Angry Young Men, Calamari 
and Brats).  Two of these teams, I might add, "bulked up" for this year (Angry 
Young Men and Calamari).  Heaven only knows what you must think about those 
three teams' efforts this year.  

Jeff
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