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This and That

By Dick Vitale

Monday, November 2, 2009

Each week I talk about the world of sports: • I have to say that the Phillies made a questionable decision going with Joe Blanton instead of Cliff Lee in game four of the World Series. Down 2-1, the Phillies needed the game badly, and no knock against Blanton, but Lee on three days rest would have given the team a spark. I understand Lee has not pitched on short rest, but he has the entire off-season to relax. Now the Yankees have a 3-1 lead and are in the driver's seat. Blanton pitched we ...

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