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Stories From The Clubhouse And The Importance Of Kuo

Found October 08, 2008 on Memories Of Kevin Malone:
PLAYERS: Derek Lowe,  Jeff Kent,  Hong-Chih Kuo,  Mark Sweeney
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers

According to a story by T.J. Simers, Jeff Kent is still a real piece of work. "JIM BELUSHI not only made good on his losing wager on the Cubs, sending a check to Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, but significantly increased his donation. The Dodgers, meanwhile, briefly thought about voting a share of playoff money for Page 2 with it all going to Mattel's -- the emphasis on 'briefly.' Derek Lowe raised it at the players-only meeting, but said he got the 'stink eye' from Jeff Kent, and that was that. 'We were there for you,' said Sweeney. 'Talk to Kent.' Now why would anyone want to do that?" You can't make this...
Original Story: http://www.firenedcollettinow.com/200...
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