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Bleeve-It! Why Louisville Isn't a Contender

I was going to write this column about the Braves' shopping of relief

pitcher John Rocker. I wonder what GM John Scherholtz's salesman schtick is.

"He's not that bad, once you get to know him."

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"Barely more than half of his teammates despise him."

"Take my closer, please [rim shot]."

The fact of the matter is, Rocker will get another chance. There aren't too many left-handed pitchers who throw mid-to-high 90s and have a put-away pitch like his slider. He'll also come for cheap, reportedly $250,000.

That's not bad for someone who is one of the top five closers in baseball.

Furthermore, this is America, and ultimately, there's not much you can do

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