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Eddie Vanderdoes reportedly not headed to Notre Dame

2013-05-21T13:30:57Z

Remember back on Signing Day when the only drama left for the Alabama Crimson Tide Class of 2013 was where Eddie Vanderdoes was going to sign? Well, the drama is not over.

Even though he signed with the Irish in February, many reports are saying that the 5-star defensive tackle will not be reporting to beautiful downtown South Bend, Indiana to play his college football. The reason is unclear for now but one reporter at MaxPreps who covers the California Bay Area seems to think it is an academic issue.

Vanderdoes was the consensus #1 defensive lineman for 2013. The northern California-native surprised many (including this monkey with a laptop) by choosing Notre Dame over UCLA and Alabama (remember that Signing Day was after the Dames' embarrassing lost to Alabama in the BCSCG and after the whole Manti Te'o invisible girlfriend silliness). Vanderdoes had previously de-committed to Southern Cal.

Much like the Matthew Thomas situation at Florida State, Vanderdoes may have to sit out the upcoming season if Notre Dame does not release him. If it is an academic issue, he may choose to go to a prep school. If this is a change of heart, my thought is he ends up at UCLA.

Remember back on Signing Day when the only drama left for the Alabama Crimson Tide Class of 2013 was where Eddie Vanderdoes was going to sign? Well, the drama is not over.

Poll

What will happen to Eddie Vanderdoes?

Caption Time Again

2013-05-21T02:00:20Z

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Lets see who can do this while keeping it tasteful. I know that these can be played out and well be somewhat boring, but its the off season and basically there is nothing better to do. So, lets hear them boys and girls. Remember, the idea is to be tasteful (LMAO) I know that this will be a challenge since the image is such an easy target. My caption," I told you Aubarn fans I was an upgrade, I have teeth!" Have fun GUMP'N

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Baseball team beats #1 Vandy

2013-05-18T03:49:34Z

Vandy is the #1 Baseball team in the country and they were on a 14 game win streak when Alabama beat them tonight in Nashville 5-4 in 10 innings. I'll let Roger give you the full write up. However this win is huge. Tomorrow we play the rubber game of the series. I think we stand a chance as we almost won on Thursday night. Anyway if you like Bama baseball this is as big a win as we have had in a long time.

I'd Like To Announce That I Am Retiring From the NFL Random 10

2013-05-17T16:52:00Z

I have never gotten the great honor of posting the Random 10 but it's almost noon and nobody else has done it.

And while I have your attention, I'd like to take this moment to announce my retirement from the NFL. I have been a free agent for quite some time and think now is the best time to hang up the ol' cleats.

Here is some retirement music to calm your fears:

1. Fatboy Slim - Going Out Of My Head

2. Chris Rea – Fool If You Think Is Over

3. Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic

4. Sugarhill Gang – Rapper's Reprise

5. Pink Floyd - One of These Days

6. Butthole Surfers - The Hurdy Gurdy Man

7. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

8. T.Rex – Children of the Revolution

9. Sugar - Hoover Dam

10. Emerson Lake and Palmer – Still...You Turn Me On

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I have never gotten the great honor of posting the Random 10 but it's almost noon and nobody else has done it.

Here is some retirement music to calm your fears:

1. Fatboy Slim - Going Out Of My Head

2. Chris Rea – Fool If You Think Is Over

3. Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic

4. Sugarhill Gang – Rapper's Reprise

5. Pink Floyd - One of These Days

6. Butthole Surfers - The Hurdy Gurdy Man

7. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

8. T.Rex – Children of the Revolution

9. Sugar - Hoover Dam

10. Emerson Lake and Palmer – Still...You Turn Me On

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Life Goes On Random Ten

2013-05-17T16:37:23Z

As I mentioned on last week's R10, I was faced with the heart-wrenching decision to end the suffering of one of my dogs, Sierra. She was diagnosed with kidney failure, and we had little choice but to say goodbye to our beloved companion.

Sierra was a wonderful, sweet dog. She was a somewhat anxious dog, and always seemed to have a concerned, worried expression on her face. She would lie on her dog bed and stare at me intently, seemingly knowing what I was thinking at all times. I miss those stares.

We buried her in our backyard, and covered it with stones. She will not be forgotten.

However much pain it causes to lose an animal, the joy of having had it far outweighs that pain.

Sleep well, dear Sierra.

And on that uplifting note, let us share some tunes...

1. Bruce Springsteen-Because The Night-The Promise

2. Mumford And Sons-Sigh No More-Mumford And Sons

3.Journey-Separate Ways-Greatest Hits

4. Glen Campbell-Galveston-Best Of

5. Vince Gill-It's Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long-Guitar Slinger

6. George Jones-We Can Make It-Anniversary:Ten Years Of Hits

7. Marvin Gaye-Mercy, Mercy Me(The Ecology)-What's Going On

8. Bob Dylan-Leopard Skin Pill-Box Hat-Bootleg Series Vol.4

9. Jim Reeves-The Blizzard-Essential Jim Reeves

10. The Mavericks-Back In Your Arms Again-In Time

And Bonus Track 11-Radiohead-Weird Fishes/Arpeggi-In Rainbows

We buried her in our backyard, and covered it with stones. She will not be forgotten.

However much pain it causes to lose an animal, the joy of having had it far outweighs that pain.

Sleep well, dear Sierra.

And on that uplifting note, let us share some tunes...

1. Bruce Springsteen-Because The Night-The Promise

2. Mumford And Sons-Sigh No More-Mumford And Sons

3.Journey-Separate Ways-Greatest Hits

4. Glen Campbell-Galveston-Best Of

5. Vince Gill-It's Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chew Your Ass Out All Day Long-Guitar Slinger

6. George Jones-We Can Make It-Anniversary:Ten Years Of Hits

7. Marvin Gaye-Mercy, Mercy Me(The Ecology)-What's Going On

8. Bob Dylan-Leopard Skin Pill-Box Hat-Bootleg Series Vol.4

9. Jim Reeves-The Blizzard-Essential Jim Reeves

10. The Mavericks-Back In Your Arms Again-In Time

And Bonus Track 11-Radiohead-Weird Fishes/Arpeggi-In Rainbows

Joe Lunardi Has Bama Basketball as a No. 7 seed for the upcoming BB Season

2013-05-16T07:00:00Z

I find it hard to believe so many "bama fans" are selling Grant down the road when an expert has them coming in as a No. 7 seed in the upcoming basketball season. I have followed the bama players from Douglas, Reginald King, Dunn, to Whatley, McKee, Buck Johnson, Sprewell, Horry, Benoit, to Wallace, Mo Williams, and Gee.. I have tracked Newton to Sanderson to his assistant to Gottfried to Grant.. Bama fans who like winning and don't really understand basketball have NO IDEA what they are talking about when they are complaining about the BAMA status of 2013.. they are spoiled with winning football games and don't understand the complexities of basketball today.. please educate yourself first before you start selling your coach down the road.. Bama Fans need to focus on being fans from the beginning of the game to the end.. never stop cheering.. create an environment no SEC team likes to play in.. and, an environment every Bama recruit likes to play in.. and, quite worrying about their arm chair analysis of coaches.. Alabama for being a football state has an outstanding coach.. don't you dare run him off.. look at your cross state neighbor.. whether you know it or not.. you are one basketball coach removed from being a cellar dweller.. quite complaining... be the best fan you can be day in and day out.. and ROLL TIDE!!!!

Rolando McClain Retires from Football at 23

2013-05-15T21:45:41Z

Ro after a 2008 "Petrino" (aka motorcycle accident)

On Wednesday afternoon, Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome announced that he had placed linebacker Rolando McClain on the reserve/retired list.

McClain had signed to a one year $700,000 deal with Baltimore on April 12, but was arrested just 10 days later in his hometown of Decatur , Alabama for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

McClain, no stranger to trouble, was also arrested in December 2011 and charged with third-degree assault, among other charges. In January of this year, he was arrested again after an officer pulled him over for a window tint violation and charges of providing false information. The false ID charge was later dropped and he pled guilty to the tinted windows charge

The former Bama star is due in court on July 9 for his most recent charges. After being selected by the Raiders with the 8th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, McClain recorded 246 tackles (173 solo), 6.5 sacks, one interception, one safety, one forced fumble and 20 passes defended in 41 career games with Oakland. In 2012, McClain was kicked out of a practice and later made some regrettable and premature tweets about his departure from the team.

Baltimore found themselves suddenly thin at middle linebacker after losing linebackers Ray Lewis (retirement), and Dannell Ellerbe (free-agent). Additionally, Jameel McClain is still rehabbing a serious spinal cord injury. It may now all be up to their 2013 second round pick from Kansas State, Arthur Brown.

EDITORIAL: I personally do not understand this move in the latest round of bizarre behavior from McClain. What is he going to do? Go back to Decatur and get in more trouble? McClain would’ve undoubtedly seen the field in Baltimore due to the Ravens' lack of depth. At age 23, this seems like a foolish move unless he is seeking some kind of real help. Here is hoping he gets his act together and makes a comeback in 2014 if not sooner.

McClain had signed to a one year $700,000 deal with Baltimore on April 12, but was arrested just 10 days later in his hometown of Decatur , Alabama for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Poll

What is the future of Rolando McClain?

Yahoo/Forbes Article on (gasp) Why Coach Saban's Salary is a Bargain

2013-05-14T04:14:19Z

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-nick-saban-everyone-wants-alabama-155022258.html

I have to admit that it's nice to hear a reasonable position on this topic from an outside source. The article expounds on the cash pouring into the University because of increased out-of-state student tuition, donations from alumni and naturally, the crazy people (like us) that spend a ton in T-Town. With positive press like this, the recruiting machine is truly being supplemented with solar and wind power.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-nick-saban-everyone-wants-alabama-155022258.html

Help Me Alabama!

2013-05-11T03:15:13Z

So, name the museums that would be cool to see in Alabama. Especially interested in old timey like stuff. Want to bring my wife out for a weekend trip this summer, see Alabama! Old working plantations, cultural centers, walking history tours of cool towns, anywhere that a professor of history and cultural anthropology might say "Hey I can dig that!" If there is a decent Catfish place nearby, all the better.

Cheers,

Mean Bob Mean

Love And Hard Times Random Ten

2013-05-10T17:43:05Z

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Today is a bittersweet day at Casa de Peabody. I took one of my dogs to the Vet this week, and turns out she's not doing well. The Vet says her kidneys might be shutting down.

Obviously, this is not a good thing. The family has to decide in the next few days what course of action we want to pursue: if no improvement in the next 24 hrs, end her suffering, or bringing her home for a few days to give her a fighting chance.

These things are so difficult. We have already had 3 pets put down over the last 12 years, and let me tell you: It doesn't get any easier. This dog is such a sweetie, but she's 10 yrs old and a very large dog, a Weimaraner. She weighed over 100 lbs at her peak, but is now down to 83 lbs.

I know it's inevitable, but I want to bring her home for a few days, just to say goodbye. She deserves that.

Sorry for the downer. I'm just a softie when it comes to my dogs.

1. Van Morrison-Into The Mystic-Still On Top

2. Deep Purple-Ramshackle Man-The Battle Rages On

3. Robert Plant-Dancing In Heaven-Greatest Hits

4. Johnny Cash-Redemption Day-American VI:Ain't No Grave

5. Waylon Jennings-Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line-Greatest Hits

6. Steve Earle- I Love You Too Much(Live in Raleigh, North Carolina)Copperhead Road(Deluxe Edition)

7. Faces-Stay With Me-A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

8.Steely Dan-Babylon Sisters-Best Of

9. Dire Straits-Communique-Communique

10. Paul Simon-Love And Hard Times-So Beautiful Or So What

And Bonus Track 11. Glen Campbell-Honey, Come Back- Best Of

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Today is a bittersweet day at Casa de Peabody. I took one of my dogs to the Vet this week, and turns out she's not doing well. The Vet says her kidneys might be shutting down.

I know it's inevitable, but I want to bring her home for a few days, just to say goodbye. She deserves that.

Sorry for the downer. I'm just a softie when it comes to my dogs.

1. Van Morrison-Into The Mystic-Still On Top

2. Deep Purple-Ramshackle Man-The Battle Rages On

3. Robert Plant-Dancing In Heaven-Greatest Hits

4. Johnny Cash-Redemption Day-American VI:Ain't No Grave

5. Waylon Jennings-Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line-Greatest Hits

6. Steve Earle- I Love You Too Much(Live in Raleigh, North Carolina)Copperhead Road(Deluxe Edition)

7. Faces-Stay With Me-A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

8.Steely Dan-Babylon Sisters-Best Of

9. Dire Straits-Communique-Communique

10. Paul Simon-Love And Hard Times-So Beautiful Or So What

And Bonus Track 11. Glen Campbell-Honey, Come Back- Best Of

Michael Waltrip Drives the ROLL TIDE Car to 4th at Talladega

2013-05-06T18:44:37Z

Thanks to a late wreck and some awesome drafting partners, Michael Waltrip moved from 13th on the final two laps to finish 4th on Sunday at the Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway.

He was driving a Toyota Camry (yeah, I know) adorned in Crimson Tide decor. It was Waltrip's best finish in a full Sprint Cup Race since 2008. Coincidence? I think not. (Gump On!)

I want one. bustedcoverage.com

Gettin ready to race! bustedcoverage.com

The rear bumper. bustedcoverage.com

Waltrip's Tide car at A-Day: aaronssports.com

Notice the years of all the National Championships around the ring of Waltrip's helmet. aaronssports.com

I know it is just coincidence but it is pretty cool that Waltrip is #55.

DT on the prowl. SBN assets

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Former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones served as Grand Marshal. AJ McCarron served as the honorary pace car driver to start the race.

Chipper & AJ. USA Today

And in case you are wondering, yes, our favorite Auburn graduate was there too.

https://vine.co/v/b2zrudMDT01

Thanks to a late wreck and some awesome drafting partners, Michael Waltrip moved from 13th on the final two laps to finish 4th on Sunday at the Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway.

He was driving a Toyota Camry (yeah, I know) adorned in Crimson Tide decor. It was Waltrip's best finish in a full Sprint Cup Race since 2008. Coincidence? I think not. (Gump On!)

I want one. bustedcoverage.com

Gettin ready to race! bustedcoverage.com

The rear bumper. bustedcoverage.com

Waltrip's Tide car at A-Day: aaronssports.com

Notice the years of all the National Championships around the ring of Waltrip's helmet. aaronssports.com

I know it is just coincidence but it is pretty cool that Waltrip is #55.

DT on the prowl. SBN assets

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Former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones served as Grand Marshal. AJ McCarron served as the honorary pace car driver to start the race.

Chipper & AJ. USA Today

And in case you are wondering, yes, our favorite Auburn graduate was there too.

https://vine.co/v/b2zrudMDT01

Poll

How awesome is this car?

Awesome

27 votes

Real Awesome

12 votes

Very Awesome

16 votes

Extremely Awesome

24 votes

All of the Above

184 votes

263 votes | Poll has closed

Protest Planned on UA Campus

2013-05-06T16:30:48Z

Ok guys, y'all can take this down or whatever if you want to 'cause I know we're not supposed to post political stuff #NOPOLITICS but this is related to the tornadoes and those Westboro "Baptist" Church idiots and a protest they're planning on campus on May 18th. Since it also involves our beloved University campus I thought y'all might want to know.

This is from the WBC site:

University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL May 18, 2013 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Westboro Baptist Church will picket the University of Alabama to remind them of the wrath of God that visited them two years ago, wherein they did not have finals, and their graduation exercises were cancelled.

That whirlwind came from God. Praise His name for it, then fear and obey that God who is able to whip up a whirlwind on a dime! Call this time, between your last GodSmack and your NEXT GodSmack, space for repentance!

We saw the young man, a student from the University of Alabama all over the national nightly news describing the event, including this: "I opened my door, and there was the Wrath of God looking me in the face." He went on to describe the horrors of it, and the death and mayhem that came with it. If that does not teach you to fear and obey that glorious and wonderful name, The Lord Thy God, WHAT WILL?!

The duty of all humans is to fear God and keep His commandments! This nation will not, and you have added to your other massive crimes against God, this: Same sex marriage. God will not have it. You really "smart" University people should have offered a PhD in The Flood, and it should have included an entire semester on the last offense against God before he sent that flood to WIPE OUT the entire earth, except the eight who were in the Ark, to wit: Same Sex Marriage!

And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. (Luke 17:26-30.)

So, the take away points for today class, to wit: The Lord is coming! America is Doomed!/ offrant

Anyway, there's also a counter event planned so if you're so inclined to keep these slimy bastages from being on our campus then feel free to come on down, I'm planning on making the 5 hr trip even if I have to do it alone. I wish there was a way we could keep them out of the entire state...

Counter Protest Event

This is from the WBC site:

University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL May 18, 2013 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Westboro Baptist Church will picket the University of Alabama to remind them of the wrath of God that visited them two years ago, wherein they did not have finals, and their graduation exercises were cancelled.

That whirlwind came from God. Praise His name for it, then fear and obey that God who is able to whip up a whirlwind on a dime! Call this time, between your last GodSmack and your NEXT GodSmack, space for repentance!

We saw the young man, a student from the University of Alabama all over the national nightly news describing the event, including this: "I opened my door, and there was the Wrath of God looking me in the face." He went on to describe the horrors of it, and the death and mayhem that came with it. If that does not teach you to fear and obey that glorious and wonderful name, The Lord Thy God, WHAT WILL?!

The duty of all humans is to fear God and keep His commandments! This nation will not, and you have added to your other massive crimes against God, this: Same sex marriage. God will not have it. You really "smart" University people should have offered a PhD in The Flood, and it should have included an entire semester on the last offense against God before he sent that flood to WIPE OUT the entire earth, except the eight who were in the Ark, to wit: Same Sex Marriage!

And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. (Luke 17:26-30.)

So, the take away points for today class, to wit: The Lord is coming! America is Doomed!/ offrant

Counter Protest Event

Welcome to the Machine Friday Random 10

2013-05-03T12:25:54Z

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that lovely time when we forget all around us for a few minutes and take those audio players and hit that little button that has two lines intertwined. Some of you may be ready to enter your place as cogs in the machine today, others will be going into the shop for some major rebuilding work.

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So without further ado here is your initial top 10 for Friday, May 3rd:

1) Céu - 10 Conados [Nico is still alive and well with his musical roots reaching so far]

2) Concrete Blonde - Caroline

3) Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover

4) Johnny Cash - Darlin' Companion

5) Feist - Intuition

6) The Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated

7) Van Halen - Hang 'em High

8) Frank Zappa - Bobby Brown

9) Gerry Rafferty - Take the Money And Run

10) Fleet Foxes - Blue Ridge Mountains

Bonus: Today is the missus' surgical date so I'm hand selecting this tune; Mute Math - Noticed

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So without further ado here is your initial top 10 for Friday, May 3rd:

1) Céu - 10 Conados [Nico is still alive and well with his musical roots reaching so far]

2) Concrete Blonde - Caroline

3) Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover

4) Johnny Cash - Darlin' Companion

5) Feist - Intuition

6) The Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated

7) Van Halen - Hang 'em High

8) Frank Zappa - Bobby Brown

9) Gerry Rafferty - Take the Money And Run

10) Fleet Foxes - Blue Ridge Mountains

Bonus: Today is the missus' surgical date so I'm hand selecting this tune; Mute Math - Noticed

BAMA v Tenn joke

2013-05-02T15:25:42Z

Last nite, I wore my Bama sweatshirt to the Braves game (it was cold and windy). I had a bunch of folks come up and go "Roll Tide" and we'd talk a bit. But one of the ushers came up to me and asked if I had ever heard about the two boys, one a BAMA fan and the other a Vol. I said "No," and so he told me this tale:

Two boys went to high school together, then one went to BAMA and the other to Tennessee. They both graduated the same year, entered the Army, then volunteered for the Special Forces training. Both get accepted and they begin training at the same time. When they finish training, they are put in the same squad and sent to South America on a covert mission. But they both get captured by the rebels and are sentenced to death.
As they are facing the firing squad, the rebel leader says, "I will grant each of you one last wish."
He walks up to the Tenn grad and says, "What is your wish?"
The Vol say, "I really love my alma mater so much, I'd really like to hear 'Rocky Top" one more time."
The rebel leader agrees to this. He then turns to the BAMA graduate and says, "And what is your final wish?"
The BAMA grad says, "Shoot me first."
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Anyone else heard any good Tenn, Aubie, or Aggie jokes lately?

TRADE: Javier Arenas to Mentor the Honey Badger?

2013-05-02T01:27:08Z

On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs traded former Alabama defensive back Javier Arenas to the Arizona Cardinals for fullback, Anthony Sherman.

In Sherman's two seasons with the Cardinals, he has served mostly as a blocking back who occasionally caught a pass.

Arenas has spent three seasons with the Chiefs as a nickel corner, cornerback, punt and kickoff returner. In 2012, he started 9 games and had 53 tackles.

This is a bit of an odd trade since this leaves Arizona without a fullback. Conversely, Kansas City now has a second fullback to go along with Braden Wilson out of Kansas State who they just drafted in the 6th round last Saturday. Additionally, the Cards just recently drafted Tyrann Mathieu who similarly is projected as a nickle-back and kick returner. But maybe "projected" is part of the thought process - as in "project". Could new Cardinals coach Bruce Arians be hoping that some of Arenas' professionalism rubs off on the Honey Badger?

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On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs traded former Alabama defensive back Javier Arenas to the Arizona Cardinals for fullback, Anthony Sherman.

In Sherman's two seasons with the Cardinals, he has served mostly as a blocking back who occasionally caught a pass.

Arenas has spent three seasons with the Chiefs as a nickel corner, cornerback, punt and kickoff returner. In 2012, he started 9 games and had 53 tackles.

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Who got the better of this trade?

Arizona

142 votes

Kansas City

4 votes

Pretty even trade

8 votes

What's on Cinemax?

32 votes

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