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We need some of this.

From ESPN Page2 from awhile back.

The most extreme uni-related example of the Interventive Mojo was the maneuver pulled off by Mike Redmond on May 25, 2003, when he was with the Marlins. With the team struggling and manager Jeff Torborg having just been fired, Redmond ambled off to the indoor batting cage wearing nothing but shoes, socks, and batting gloves. The team won that day, and Redmond got two hits, so he continued his naked batting practice during the course of what became a six-game winning, uh, streak. He dusted off the routine in August, leading the Fish to a 20-8 finish and a World Series title.

I never heard about this before, but desperate times call for...

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Let's DO it.
Baseball is great because you cant take a knee or kill the clock. You gotta put the ball over the plate and give the other guy his damn shot E Weaver abridged

by AdamOnFirst on May 18, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

What do you mean "Let's"?
"Let us?"

I ain't doin' no naked bp.  yeech!

by BD57 on May 18, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

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is why Redmond is sometimes referred to as NBP here and other places...Nake Batting Practice.  Love it tho...try something else to get it going.

by Jesse on May 18, 2007 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Future out of Baseball
RedDog is hoping to be a Chippendale Dancer when his playing career ends.

Quick, everyone, send him one of those nifty bow ties!

Luver of Twins history, cards and the minor leagues.

by twintown on May 18, 2007 6:08 PM EDT reply actions  

That's...
That's...

One of the more disturbing thoughts and images I've had in awhile.  And I think of some pretty crazy stuff.

Baseball is great because you cant take a knee or kill the clock. You gotta put the ball over the plate and give the other guy his damn shot E Weaver abridged

by AdamOnFirst on May 18, 2007 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm
'm gonna' say that's less disturbing actually...
Baseball is great because you cant take a knee or kill the clock. You gotta put the ball over the plate and give the other guy his damn shot E Weaver abridged

by AdamOnFirst on May 18, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

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