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It's a marathon, not a sprint

By Rob Neyer
ESPN Insider

Monday, May 15, 2006

Just a few ramblings while wondering whether Clay Hensley will ever toss another shutout ... • Next year, if you're tempted to draw any sweeping conclusions after the season's first few weeks, remember that in 2006 the following teams were given up for dead in April: Twins (11-18 start), Phillies (9-14), and Padres (8-15). Now the Padres are in first place, the Phillies are on the Mets' heels, and the Twins ... well, the Twins are still in trouble. But they're showing signs of life, ...

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