<font color='black' size='2' face='arial'>I think it's a little early to make judgments about any of these guys. The Twinkies are talking optimistically about Mauer (for now, at least).<br>
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From: Blocker, Mark B. <mblocker@Sidley.com><br>
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Subject: [USML Announce] Nominations - Bust of the year<br>
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<div class=MsoNormal>With Joe Mauer headed to the DL, here is my list of nominations for USML top 5 “busts” of the year. This list considers the players on all teams.</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>1. Frankie Liriano – 26 (Bombers) (speaks for itself)</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>2. Phil Hughes – 16 (Bombers) (speaks for itself)</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>3. Joe Mauer – 22 (Nukes) (MK: fearful its worse than advertised)</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>4. Jason Donald – 5 (Bombers) (will never play)</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>5. Juan Rivera – 7 (Bombers) (will never get a hit again)</div>
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