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What Is Going On With Sammy Sosa?
2 days ago by
Midwest Sports
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Something is drastically different about Sammy Sosa's appearance, as is evident from pictures taken of him at a recent event. Does anyone know the explanation for this?
Sammy Sosa Would Like To Clear Up Some Things About His Skin
Sammy Sosa is not hoping to star in the White Chicks sequel. It is not some kind of alleged side affect from any alleged substances he allegedly may have put in his body. He just wants to be beautiful! Because Chicago's baseball writers haven't had anything to write about for...
2010 ZiPS projections for the Texas Rangers
2 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Dan Szymborski has the ZiPS projections for the Rangers in 2010 up at BTF. ZiPS views this group, as constituted, as around a .500 team, and seems to identify the need for a legit DH.
Sammy Sosa Re-emerges As Shiny-Suited Latino Zombie
I have no idea what strange transformation Mr. Sosa is going through, but it's obvious that, yes, something is seriously messed up with Slammin' Sammy's pigmentation. Guesses include botched plastic surgery to vitiligo to "really bad make up" but unless Mr. Sosa...
Sammy Sosa’s Skin
19 hours ago by
Baseball Musings
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Sammy Sosa is undergoing skin rejuvenation, and that combined with the lighting of the famous photograph made his skin look very light.
Polihronis, the former Cubs Care/Community Relations manager for the team, said Sosa told her he has used moisturizing treatment at night on his face...
Chicagoans Apparently “Laughing” At Sammy Sosa
1 day ago by
Midwest Sports
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Sammy Sosa's stunning new skin color is a story that continues to surprise, and this time the surprise has nothing to do with Sammy's appearance. Rather, it has to do with the reaction that Sosa's new look is getting from those in the city of the Chicago.
Sammy Sosa’s New Face
1 day ago by
The Big Lead
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This photo was posted on SI.com yesterday; there is no indication that it was in any way doctored. His lady friend’s breasts? That’s another story. We’re punting on the roundup and ballin’ this weekend.
If you’re looking for early morning laughs, this...
Say it aint Sosa.
12 hours ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Dude, WTF??? Looks like 8+ years of steroid abuse has taken its toll. Of course, Sammy…who always tells the truth…claims he isn’t lightening his skin ala the Dead King of Pop. This is just an effect from a “skin rejuvenation” process. Uh huh. How about the bad skin and blowfishy...
Did Steroids Turn Sammy Sosa Into a White Man?
1 day ago by
Halos Heaven
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Did Steroids Turn Sammy Sosa Into a White Man?
The pictures at that link above are, well, scary.
Vicente Padilla accidentally shot in hunting accident
4 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Vicente Padilla accidentally shot in hunting accident
Per Adam Katz, Padilla's agent, Padilla was accidentally shot in the thigh by his bodyguard when the bodyguard was trying to fix his gun.
Thursday morning Rangers things
3 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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And so we are done for baseball on the diamond, for the next few months. Congrats to the Yankees.
Jeff Wilson writes that Clint Hurdle will be announced as the Rangers' hitting coach today. Wilson says that the announcement was delayed until today because of MLB...
Pictures of Sammy Sosa’s Light Skin Coloring Change
1 day ago by
Larry Brown
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Much like the case of Roberto Alomar Jr. who was alleged to have HIV, the blog world is now abuzz about the recent pictures of Sammy Sosa that have emerged. Midwest Sports Fan via Sports by Brooks has recent photos of Sosa at an appearance during the week. Let me just say the [...]
Could Sammy Sosa’s Pale Appearance Be the Result of Vitiligo Brought on By Steroid Use?
2 days ago by
Midwest Sports
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The obvious question in the immediate aftermath of these pictures making their way around the web is, what might be the root cause of Sammy's paleness? And is there a link between vitiligo and steroid use?
Ebony and Ivory
1 day ago by
Baseball Musings
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Sammy Sosa appears to be lightening his skin:
His skin is undeniably lighter than at any time since he broke into the majors in 1989. Is it an illness, or a condition such as Vitiligo, in which depigmentation occurs? Is Sammy just bleaching his skin for fashion’s sake? (Heh,...
Sammy Sosa White Skin Photos Posted: Vitilago?
2 days ago by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Jerrod at MidwestSportsFan.com tipped me to this recent photo of Sammy Sosa:
Looks like a case of Vitiligo to me, but I’m no expert. More pics after the jump.
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Was Dodgers’ Padilla Shot By Own Bodyguard?
5 days ago by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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According to a Nicaraguan newspaper, Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Vincente Padilla didn’t exactly pull a Plaxico when he was accidentally shot in the right leg on Sunday in the town of Masaya. He was target shooting, said THE JOURNAL OF THE NICARAGUANS, which as far as...
Now That You Mention It, Something About Sammy Sosa’s Face Is A Little Off
1 day ago by
Tirico Suave
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But I just can’t quite put my finger on It.
Original mess can be found right here.
Off Season Stuff
3 days ago by
Ranger Fans
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The first batch of items for the off season have happened.
Marlon Byrd: On the first day of free-agent eligibility, Marlon Byrd filed. No surprise there, he probably deserves a decent paycheck. As we all know, there's been a lot of noise about him wanting to stay, but whether...
What’s Eating Sammy Sosa’s Face?
1 day ago by
Sports Blog Net
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This photo from SI.com is beginning to make it's rounds on the internet. And just by taking one look at it, you can see why.
Despite his face being "lighter" than we're used to, he seems to be taking it better than I'm sure you are. Having that on your...
Taylor Teagarden heading to the AFL
14 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Ted S. Warren - AP
22 days ago:
Texas Rangers' Taylor Teagarden hits a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field...
Sosa’s skin undergoing noticeable color change
Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa, recently photographed during an appearance at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, is drawing attention for his severely lightened complexion.
Texas Pitchers' Rate Lines and Hitter Counterparts
18 hours ago by
The Ranger Rundown
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Once again, I've turned every Texas pitcher’s performance into a comparable batter. Below are the opposing batting lines and percentages of homers, walks and strikeouts for every Ranger pitcher who pitched at least 10 innings. The three hitters who most closely match that...
Total Zone says Nelson Cruz is a great defender
15 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Matt Slocum - AP
6 months ago:
Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz leaps to pull in a deep fly ball from Cleveland Indians' Victor Martinez during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday...
On Rusty Greer as Hitting Coach
11 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Richard Durrett has a blog post up that discusses the Rangers interviewing Rusty Greer for their vacant hitting coach position, and asks if we as Rangers fans want to see Greer become the hitting coach.
Greer has also been someone who has been talked about in the past by fans...
Evan Grant: Rangers should hire two hitting coaches
12 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Kathy Willens - AP
2 months ago:
Texas Rangers batter Josh Hamilton tosses his helmet after striking out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on...
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