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I'd like to read a biography of a journeyman in D-league, AHL, or AA (?) baseball. Basically, a book about an athlete who isn't wiping his butt with hundos. Any suggestions?

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03-31-2012 , 11:35 AM

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Loretta8

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Ball Four kinda fits that criteria and is one of the GOAT sports books

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03-31-2012 , 11:40 AM

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Pudge714

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I've also heard really good things about the Dirk Hayhurst book

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03-31-2012 , 11:58 AM

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PoseidonCubed

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Originally Posted by JMa

I'd like to read a biography of a journeyman in D-league, AHL, or AA (?) baseball. Basically, a book about an athlete who isn't wiping his butt with hundos. Any suggestions?

Recommended Odd Man Out: A Year on the Mound with a Minor League Misfit awhile ago in the MLB thread. Yale biophysics graduate and lefty pitcher Matt McCarthy gets drafted by the Angels in the very late rounds and decides to give it a go in the minors.

An great, funny, insightful look at the life of a minor leaguer with lots of cameos from current MLB players.

Minor spoiler: Author makes Bobby Jenks sound like literally the biggest white trash redneck who's ever lived.

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03-31-2012 , 12:01 PM

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Loretta8

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didn't Jenks grow up in a cabin in the woods with a crazy alcoholic father who didn't want him to go to school or some such ****?

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03-31-2012 , 12:01 PM

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Pudge714

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http://www.amazon.ca/The-Bullpen-Gos.../dp/0806531436

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03-31-2012 , 12:35 PM

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scratch that. AP reporting at least 1 person from baltimore won. no word on others

almost obama!

Illinois and Kansas too.

No money in the lottery, everyone's solid

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03-31-2012 , 04:41 PM

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thedeezy

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worth it alone from the Aybar story

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03-31-2012 , 04:57 PM

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Was right next to Sheikh Maktoum several times. Hard to convey what a big deal being in Dubai makes that feel like.

Also met Bo Derek who is smoking hot at who knows what age.

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03-31-2012 , 05:13 PM

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Read the Hayhurst books. They're awesome.

Also ldo you have to read Ball Four.

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03-31-2012 , 05:42 PM

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I believe very strongly that anyone who wears a beanie in their everyday lives should be sent to live out their lives in a concentration camp at the peak of the Himalayas. Same applies to anyone who finds playing with a hackey sack entertaining. ****ing whole foods and their overpriced hipster bull****

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03-31-2012 , 05:44 PM

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schu_22

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boy san francisco really is the perfect place for you

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03-31-2012 , 05:45 PM

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yeah don't move up here to seattle, it's not much better

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03-31-2012 , 06:06 PM

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Victor

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man, anyone know how to fix cars?

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03-31-2012 , 06:08 PM

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Karak

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yea. take it to a repair shop.

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03-31-2012 , 06:15 PM

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Victor

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man, dont feel like getting ripped off atm

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03-31-2012 , 07:13 PM

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whats wrong with the car?

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03-31-2012 , 07:14 PM

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PocketChads

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Google. Car forums.

If you're so lost at cars that those still do not help you at all, I might can help.

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03-31-2012 , 07:29 PM

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Gonna be going out in Center City Philly tonight. Someone got suggestions for bars/clubs?

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03-31-2012 , 08:02 PM

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Google. Car forums.

If you're so lost at cars that those still do not help you at all, I might can help.

ya ive read some forums but im pretty stumped at this point. i could make a post there, where no one knows me and has little traffic. or just see if anyone here has some expertise as the feedback is likely way quicker and more involved.

if yall, want to know, my car doesnt start. engine cranks but doesnt start. new plugs, wires, battery, vacuum hoses.

checked the fuel line and it spurts out small amounts intermittently. did the fuel filter and pump. still no help. pump gets 10.5V.

99 audi 2.8 a4

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03-31-2012 , 08:07 PM

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dkgojackets

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call aaa

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03-31-2012 , 08:12 PM

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Victor

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last time i took it in i spent 1500 and the (differnt) problem didnt even get fixed. so if im gunna spend a bunch of needless money and get nowhere id rather be the one effin it up so i dont feel ripped off. tho im not sure if its better to feel dumb or suckered.

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03-31-2012 , 08:31 PM

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Vic, just walk into a shop as they're about to close, pull a mechanic aside (preferably an old guy with a wedding ring on, since they don't want to go home to the wife) and give him your # or get his, have him look at it after work, get a quote, ezgame.

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03-31-2012 , 10:48 PM

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just buy the warranty when you buy the car. everyone has their guard up and is determined to buy nothing but it is worth the 5 dollars a month to not be in victor's situation.