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Morning Cup of Joe

By Sun-Times Wire

Morning Cup of Joe

1. John Ely was the greatest pitcher in the history of pitchers. Did you know the Sox traded him?

2. I love Bud Selig. One time I was washing his car and he said, “Do you wax?” I hope he meant the car.

3. Heath Phillips is the second greatest pitcher of all time, but he’s no John Ely. Can you believe they traded him?

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