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Why Mark Grudzielanek Makes Sense

Found July 19, 2009 on Twins Fix:
PLAYERS: Mark Grudzielanek,  Bret Boone,  Phil Nevin,  Tony Batista,  Craig Monroe
TEAMS: Kansas City Royals,  Seattle Mariners,  Houston Astros,  Oakland Athletics,  Pittsburgh Pirates

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When the announcement that Minnesota had acquired the contract of free agent Mark Grudzeilanek rolled across the ticker, the majority of Twins Territory groaned. Were they doomed to endure another Bret Boone/Phil Nevin/Tony Batista/Mike Lamb/Craig Monroe scenario? While I certainly hope Grudzielanek ends up performing better than the five above veteran signees, there is much more hope [...]
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