<div>Brother Blocker:</div>
<div> In the span of 48 hours my team has lost the likes of Segura and, alas, DeLos Santos. It is tough to captain a ship that already is so riddled with holes, but nonetheless I remain committed to piloting the Riptorns' Voyage to Victory 2013. Accordingly, I ask that you retain Bonnie Prince Fielder this offseason. I may have need for him next May.</div>
<div> Ahoy!</div>
<div>Brad Lee <br><br></div>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Blocker, Mark B. <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:mblocker@sidley.com" target="_blank">mblocker@sidley.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:11pt"> Second the thought. Maybe you should adjust your expectations now for next year. Maybe shoot for lasting until the second week of the season without dumping.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Calibri','sans-serif';COLOR:#1f497d;FONT-SIZE:11pt"> -- Mark B.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT:0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">From:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Tahoma','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt"> <a href="mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net" target="_blank">announce-bounces@usml.net</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net" target="_blank">announce-bounces@usml.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b><a href="mailto:springkerb@aol.com" target="_blank">springkerb@aol.com</a><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 30, 2012 2:51 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:announce@usml.net" target="_blank">announce@usml.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [USML Announce] Manny Happy Memories: Baseball America's Mid-Season Top Fifty Prospects<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM:12pt;MARGIN-LEFT:0.5in;MARGIN-RIGHT:0in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">The Riptorns have had reliable "anchors" for the past several years. I'd suggest you try to find an engine instead. Just sayin'.<br>
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To: USML Announcements <<a href="mailto:announce@usml.net" target="_blank">announce@usml.net</a>><br>Sent: Mon, Jul 30, 2012 1:43 pm<br>Subject: [USML Announce] Manny Happy Memories: Baseball America's Mid-Season Top Fifty Prospects<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT:0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Arial','sans-serif';FONT-SIZE:10pt">1. Dylan Bundy, rhp, Orioles<br>2. Jurickson Profar, ss, Rangers<br>3. Wil Myers, of, Royals<br>
4. Taijuan Walker, rhp, Mariners<br>5. Danny Hultzen, lhp, Mariners<br>6. Gerrit Cole, rhp, Pirates<br>7. Tyler Skaggs, lhp, Diamondbacks<br>8. Jose Fernandez, rhp, Marlins<br>9. Manny Machado, ss, Orioles<br>10. Zack Wheeler, rhp, Mets<br>
11. Mike Olt, 3b, Rangers<br>12. Nick Castellanos, 3B, Tigers<br>13. Matt Barnes, rhp, Red Sox<br>14. Francisco Lindor, ss, Indians<br>15. Jameson Taillon, rhp, Pirates<br>16. Archie Bradley, rhp, Diamondbacks<br>17. Nolan Arenado, 3b, Rockies<br>
18. Oscar Taveras, of, Cardinals<br>19. Travis D'Arnaud, c, Blue Jays<br>20. Shelby Miller, rhp, Cardinals<br>21. Christian Yelich, of, Marlins<br>22. Miguel Sano, 3b, Twins<br>23. Jonathan Singleton, 1b, Astros<br>24. Julio Teheran, rhp, Braves<br>
25. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs<br>26. Carlos Martinez, rhp, Cardinals<br>27. Billy Hamilton, ss, Reds<br>28. Mason Williams, of, Yankees<br>29. Jake Odorizzi, rhp, Royals<br>30. Gary Sanchez, c, Yankees<br>31. Xander Bogaerts, ss, Red Sox<br>
32. Jackie Bradley, of, Red Sox<br>33. Matt Davidson, 3b, Diamondbacks<br>34. Matt Harvey, rhp, Mets<br>35. Nick Franklin, ss, Mariners<br>36. Starling Marte, cf, Pirates<br>37. Jake Marisnick, cf, Blue Jays<br>38. Anthony Gose, cf, Blue Jays<br>
39. Tyler Austin, of, Yankees<br>40. Alen Hanson, ss, Pirates<br>41. Cody Buckel, rhp, Rangers<br>42. James Paxton, lhp, Mariners<br>43. Jean Segura, 2b/ss, Angels<br>44. Kolten Wong, 2b, Cardinals<br>45. George Springer, of, Astros<br>
46. Bubba Starling, of, Royals<br>47. Hak-Ju Lee, ss, Rays<br>48. Tyler Thornburg, rhp, Brewers<br>49. Zach Lee, rhp, Dodgers<br>50. Jedd Gyorko, 3b, Padres<br> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div>
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