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Senior Writer / Sports Illustrated / Talks about the loss of Rod Beck and his memory of him and how Shooter loved to just talk baseball, and how teams trusted him with a 1-run lead. Continued discussing the quality of pitcher Rod Beck was, and how he wanted to be pitching in big situations. Gave insight on the White Sox and their struggles, and Ozzie Guillen’s future with them as manager and Kenny Williams aggressiveness to make the team better and his plans to move players. Talked about the clubhouse troubles with the Braves. As a writer who can vote for the Hall of Fame, talked about the chances of players being voted on for the Hall during the steroids era. Explained the pulse of the game and clubhouse talk, about Ken Griffey, Jr. and how his name has never been mentioned in any scandal, and thinks he is a very legit player, slam dunk Hall of Famer and talked about how Ken Griffey Jr., and other players avoided that kind of situation. Feels that players are wired in the ways they are when playing. Discussed his feelings about Barry Bonds homerun chase and how Hank Aaron will still be the “standard-bearer”. / 6-25-2007
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