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Dropping Links: Friday, October 16, 2009

Found October 15, 2009 on tonyblogs.net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Albert Pujols
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals

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As you've noticed, I've been slacking when it comes to updating the site on a regular basis. I sound like a broken record but, again, my apologies for the situation. Other duties have called but I'll be continuing with the Six Picks for Sunday and the weekly Power Rankings and sprinkle in some other great stuff while I can. Thanks for checking back! NEWS Joe Reyes expects to be ready for Spring Training |CBS Sports.com| Redskins players want a vote of confidence for Jim Zorn |ESPN.com| Rush Limbaugh is angry about the whole Rams debacle |FOX Sports.com| Albert Pujols is in no hurry to accept contract extension |SI.com|
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