Same old Benitez. The Giant closer opened the door for a Metamucil victory yesterday, which sent Hondo to his third straight defeat and caused the earnings to tumble to 590 maglies.

Today, he’ll take a wild stab with Weaver and the M’s against the Tigers and a more controlled stab with Sowers and the Tribe against the Angels. Ten units apiece.

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Any doubt that Paris Hilton is a rude little rich girl was removed when she asked Governor Schwarzeneggar for a get-out-of jail-free card. Sources say it was the first time in her life she used the phrase “pardon me.”

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