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The lost leverage of Manny and T.O.

By Howard Bryant
ESPN.com

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Billionaire Warren Buffett, who also happens to be the richest man in the world, on Monday referred to the national economy as having "fallen off a cliff." Seeking more optimistic ground, President Barack Obama attempted to tap into the American creative spirit that has flowered for the bold during the desperate hours. "Difficult times can create opportunity," he said. More than the former, it is the latter quote that bears relevance to the sports world today. During the past month, three seemi ...

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