Looper proved to be much less than super yester day, which was costly to both the Cards and Hondo as the earnings dropped to 620 pipps.

Tonight, in the Marquis matchup, he sees the Meta mucils continuing to sputter. Ten units on the Cubs.

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Carl Pavano was the only living Yankee who, like the long-deceased Pinstripe legends, needed an actor to portray him at the Stadium festivities last night. The American Idle felt it was more important to stay in the trainer’s room and take a good long soak.

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