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It's easy to see why pitchers respect McGwire. If you hit behind him, they're saying that they don't respect you. You have to change their thinking.
Eric Davis
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Eric Davis
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: May 29
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Eric Keith Davis
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Just putting my uniform on keeps me going. Being able to get out there keeps me going. That's the best therapy.
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Blessings can come in a number of ways. The Lord doesn't give you what you want, the Lord gives you what you need.
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