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Michael Shepherd
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Politics editor, . , Muskie School alum. Open DMs. mshepherd(at)bangordailynews.com
Augusta, Mainebangordailynews.comBorn January 17, 1991Joined January 2010

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Putting a finer point on this: Beltran, Helton, Kent, Rolen and Wagner are strong candidates. I'd vote for A-Rod and understand the perspective of those who don't, but including Manny and not him is insane. Jones and Abreu are borderline.
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Pretty amazing how unserious some baseball writers are about these votes. Clown stuff in here.
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It’s time: The Boston Globe’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballots are here. One blank ballot. One that included just Jeff Kent. Two votes for Manny, but just one for A-Rod. Three for newcomer Carlos Beltrán. Take a look: trib.al/bQpLHpN
A GIF featuring baseball players Carlos Beltràn, Jeff Kent, and Billy Wagner
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I’m a Sausage Biscuit guy myself, but this is a strong pick. Based only on this, I say give him a chance.
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"His favorite McDonald's food item is a McGriddle, and his spokeswoman said the ice-cream machines always worked in his restaurants." wsj.com/livecoverage/h
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Carlos Baerga, today's preeminent sports journalist.
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Source confirms: Rafael Devers in agreement with Red Sox on 11-year, $331M extension that begins in 2024. Deal includes $20M signing bonus. First with agreement was Carlos Baerga. Amount is indeed $331M, not $332M.
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This, somehow, is the Red Sox non-move of this off-season that makes the least sense to me. This is one of the best deals this year!
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Source confirms: Japanese free-agent right-hander Kodai Senga in agreement with Mets on five-year, $75M contract, pending physical. Deal includes no-trade and opt-out clauses. First with agreement: @martinonyc.
People who have stopped talking to in recent Maine history: • LePage, temporarily (2013) • The superintendent of Maine’s largest and most liberal city (2022)
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The superintendent has told the Press Herald that he will no longer answer its questions, expressing displeasure with its coverage, @LanaCohen95 reports. pressherald.com/2022/12/01/por
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These guys are the "could be imminent" kings.
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Sam Kennedy says the Red Sox were so busy that he was checking his phone for updates on ongoing talks during Thanksgiving dinner. "There could be some deals and moves that are imminent here that could pop at any moment." masslive.com/redsox/2022/12
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