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It's the Christmas(ish) edition of Sox On The Town - now with 4 times the eggnog and 10 times the mistletoe! Most of the team is all snuggled up with their family and friends, in various places 'round the globe. But a few guys are still busy going out and about.
Tim Wakefield visited the Franc... ...
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