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As we head into the final games of the year, Santa Fe fans are
becoming concerned. There was a great deal of hope as the the Dogs
played near-.500 ball for much of the second half of the year. A
late rash of injuries and poor play has left them needing to win at
least twice against Havana, just to match last year's record.<br>
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This past series against NYK serves as a microcosm of the season.<br>
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For the first game, U2 front man Bono was scheduled to sing the
National Anthem. His travel agent, unfortunately, didn't recognize
the<b> New</b> in New Mexico. Bono ended up in Guadalajara. When he
tried to enter the US at the border crossing in El Paso, he was
detained long enough to miss the game completely.<br>
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Game 2 saw former UNM standout Brian Urlacher throw out the first
pitch. Salvador Perez did what he has done all season - he allowed
the throw to get by him for a passed ball.<br>
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The series concluded with Fan Appreciation Day. The guest of honor
was supposed to be the mythical Last Fan in the Stands. He wasn't
home when the team called to tell him of the choice. An hour or so
later, he returned the call. In a long, rambling, barely coherent
message, the only thing that could be made out were, "can't make
it," and something about "Betty Ford."<br>
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Larry<br>
SFP<br>
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