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Found July 01, 2009 on We Should Be GM's: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jimmy Rollins,  Chris Coste,  Derek Lowe,  Ryan Madson,  Cole Hamels,  Jair Jurrjens,  Chan Ho Park
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Atlanta Braves

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Usually Braves fans annoy the piss outta me, but last night I felt compelled to join in their cheering. No, not that politically incorrect tomahawk chop crap, but the heckling they were aiming at Jimmy Rollins. J-Roll, fresh off of a 4 game mind and body refresher was stupidly slotted back into the leadoff spot. Perched atop the lineup last night he set the table beautifully by going Oh-for-Five. In the 9th inning as Jimmy was at the dish, Braves fans started chanting, "208!", "208!", which was his batting average at the time. He promptly struck out lowering his batting average to .207, so hopefully they pick right back up in the top of the 1st tonight with a "207!", "207!" cheer.Questions: *Why the hell was Chan Ho Park signed to a multimillion dollar deal? Everyone but Amaro seemed to know he'd be an epic fail in any role, as his numbers away from spacious Dodger stadium depicted.*I understand playing J-Roll, because sadly enough h...
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