He’s in the black and he’s proud. The Metamucils did a fabulous flush job on the Cards last night, sending Hondo into the wonderful world of positive numbers at 65 kranepools.

Today, he expects Harang to harass Louie and the Cubs – 10 units on the Reds.

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If you go to the Stadium opener today and you’re looking for Steve Swindal, the Boss’ lame duck son- in-law, figure him to either have a rake in his hand or a tray of beers strapped around his neck . . . The Yankees have a new affiliation with 24 Hour Fitness clubs, which will give Pavano more options when he starts to feel achy and needs to take a soak.

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