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Old 07-27-2008, 05:55 PM   #15
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Re: Reds one of two teams pursuing Gerald Laird

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Originally Posted by RedsManRick View Post
I don't understand this at all. The grass is greener on the other side, I guess.

Gerald Laird, 28: 1064 AB, .257/.308/.387
Dave Ross, 31: 1095 AB, .226/.312/.443

Well, I guess he hits for a higher batting average. That should make some people happy, even if he's not actually an upgrade. Reds baseball -- gotta love it.
He's different. And different is better. Right?
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