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Arroyo posted a 9-12 record and a 5.07 ERA in 32 starts this season Mark Sheldon of MLB.com wrote an excellent feature article regarding Bronson Arroyo's plans for this upcoming offseason. You can read that piece in it's entirety here. However, if you find yourself curious but also crunched for time, here are the the key points from the lengthy article: * The 34-year old plans to cut down on his non-baseball related activities such as sailing, golfing, traveling and performing in his band (with the exception of Redsfest in December). "I'm going to push all of those things completely to the side," said Arroyo. * A couple of his new workout regimens will include: long-distance bike rides to help build leg strength without harming his back and swimming laps around a pool to stimulate all of his muscles. * He stated that this was the first time since the end of the 2003 season that he wasn't satisfied with his performance and overall contribution to the t...
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