>Here's the scary part. I remember him as a player. I was just a kid, probably about 12, but still. He played first base for the Padres. Not much of an average but decent power.

You just defined the Jays season this year.

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>Those middling players seem to make the best managers, don't they? Joe Torre and Lou Piniella were very good players but I'm having a hard time thinking of many others.

True. Although, Cito did make the allstar team once upon a time (1970). But other than that, yes, he was a middling player.

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>>I am officially a Phillies fan for the series. Oh, and just an FYI. They had a tribute to Cito before the game yesterday evening. Last home game of the season and last home game he'll ever manage before retiring. I just wanted to let you know that among the people there to honour him, was Joe Carter. Bwwaaaaahahahaaaaa! You may now spit.
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>>>Days are already known: times and opponent TBD
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>>>Game 1: Wednesday, October 6 (Home)
>>>Game 2: Friday, October 8 (Home)
>>>Game 3: Sunday, October 10 (Road)
>>>Game 4: Monday, October 11 (Road, if necessary)
>>>Game 5: Wednesday, October 13 (Road, if necessary)
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>>>With everything clinched, Charlie M. can get his starters some rest and get them set. I hope he goes Doc/Hamels/Oswalt, to alternate righty-lefty-righty.
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>>>While Blanton pitched great in the last 2 months, I'll be surprised if they don't go back to Doc in Game 4 (if one is needed)
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>>>Very favorable schedule for Phlly - sure pays to clinch best league record.