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Rick Ankiel -
KentDav Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Nov 19, 2006
	April 6, 2008 3:44 pm Score: 99
	Wow! Rick Ankiel seems to have picked up where he left off. Three homers already this season, He continues to be one of the feel good stories in baseball. It is so good to see him up and playing again after his pitching career got off track. He is still young and still could play for a decade. It is great that the Cardinals decided to stick with Ankiel when many teams would have cut him, worked with him, and now have been ultimately rewarded.
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gomotigers Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 29, 2006
	April 6, 2008 4:40 pm Score: 99
	I agree. When Ankiel indicated that he didn't want to pitch any longer, I figured he was finished as a big leaguer. The Cardinals saw his live bat and athleticism and the guy is now blossoming in the outfield. It's a pretty amazing story already and may get a whole lot more amazing before all is said and done.
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mutigers1fan Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Mar 11, 2007
	April 6, 2008 4:57 pm Score: 99
	I'm really glad I started him on my fantasy team, really paid off. I can't wait to see how the rest of the season goes with him, he looks really good right now.
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Mtspace Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 18, 2008
	April 6, 2008 5:05 pm Score: 90
	Guys, this kid is live... He is a real big leaguer... I'm sad he doesn't pitch anymore (given better instruction I think this kid could have won a CY Young), but happy at the same time because he will be a seriously good ballplayer at whatever position the Cards play him at... He's a gamer... He's a complete player, and has alot of ability... I remember when FSU recruited him, I was jazzed about him then... This guy will be a great ball player in this league, and I'm happy to see that... MT
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Cards_68 Reputation:93 Level:All-Star Since:Dec 9, 2006
	April 6, 2008 5:15 pm Score: 85
	I totally agree with both of you fellas. #24 Rick Ankiel is some kind of awesome!!! I still wonder if the so-called experts are still gonna pick our Redbirds team to finish down around last place??? Not if Mr. Ankiel has anything to say or do about it!!! lol. The return of Ankiel is one totally feel good story that will be talked about for years to come. GOOD GOIN' ANKIEL AND GO Cardinals!!!! 68
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erbrown_msu Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 18, 2006
	April 6, 2008 5:53 pm Score: 91
	He's obviously on steriods, HGH, or some other kind of illegal substance. C'mon guys, can't you see that?
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IUhoosier123 Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 17, 2007
	April 6, 2008 6:15 pm Score: 85
	of course coming from a cub fan...there not even worth my time to come with a come back
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Mtspace Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 18, 2008
	April 6, 2008 11:31 pm Score: 89
	What a moron... erbrown_msu can't you just let a good player be a good player? Why does every one who can play have to be on the juice... This kid was good when he was recruited to FSU... And hes just now starting to realize his MLB potential... Leave him alone... Dude, go wreck your board, and leave our guys alone... You're just pissed that the Cubs haven't won anything since your great-grandad was a child... MT
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jd56in41 Level:Amateur Since:Apr 7, 2008
	April 7, 2008 8:42 am Score: 50
	The only thing we can see is the ball flying over the fence, and then we lose sight of it. However I did see the cork fly out of Sammy Sosa's bat when he was a Cub. Oh yea, I almost forgot, he took steroids too. Another deluded Cub fan. I know you people are really happiest when you lose 100 games. Get ready again with that buffoon you call a manager.
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GoCards Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 25, 2006
	April 6, 2008 6:24 pm Score: 94
	Fantastic start. I'm glad to see all of the negative stuff from last year hasn't affected him this year. It will be hard to put all of that stuff to rest but it should be. The Cardinals have a great group of young players and I hope Larussa continues to develop them. Ankiel can easily lead the way. How about the great defense he has shown so far!
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