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pave the way for two fresh examples, Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets and Steven Strasburg of the Washington Nationals (maybe). Sanchez just this past week signed a five year deal with the Jets that could net him as much as $60 million and includes $28 million in guaranteed money. Sanchez played one, ONE, full season of college football and hasn’t even completed preseason, much less thrown a meaningful pass in the NFL and he is already a multi-millionaire. Strasburg too has an interesting road ahead of him, selected first overall in the week’s MLB draft, Strasburg is rumored to be looking for a contract that would smash the previous record for a first selection in the MLB draft. Strasburg, and his agent, are reported to be seeking a contract worth around $50 million, destroying the $10.5 million signing of Mark Pryor. Strasburg brings incredible heat to the table, a 103 MPH fastball, and tons of accolades from his collegiate days such as his 23 strike out game just this past season. Strasburg however has achieved all of this against college batters, not professionals the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, and Albert Pujols.

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With the MLB playoffs set to begin, there is a subtle difference in the air compared to start of any other postseason. In the NHL, fans can potentially look forward to a great Canadians/Bruins series that is not only exciting, but has a historical kick to it. Likewise basketball fans always have the chance to see if the Suns can finally get past the Spurs and football fans love seeing the rivalry of the Eagles Vs the City of Philadelphia when the Eagles so much as get tackled for a loss.

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I was optimistic, really, after the preseason. We had Adrian Peterson. We had a more experienced T-Jack at QB. We had better receivers. We had an above-average offensive line. We had an even better defensive line with Jared Allen. We had a good kicker and a good punter...

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Home sweet dome.

The Twins returned to the Baggie Dome and had little trouble with Washington, winning the final game Thursday, 9-3 over one of the worst teams in the major leagues. Minnesota's now 37-36, finally getting over the .500 hump.

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The Twins must wish the Nationals were in the AL Central so they could play them more often. The Twins win Wednesday night, 11-2, with good games from starter Kevin Slowey, center fielder Carlos Gomez, and the MM boys, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau.

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the occasional gopher ball, of which he is prone to serve now and then, he’ll be just fine.

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Will a change of scenery help Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge realize their potential?

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