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"A Great Team Effort" - Rick Furmanek

"Not in Our Wildest Dreams" - Bob Wade

"The Dangerous Player" - Rick Furmanek

"Living Up To Our Potential" - Rick Furmanek

"The Gift " - Rick Furmanek

"Why Baseball?" - Rick Furmanek

"The Necessity of Having a Plan" - Bob Wade

"Dad as a Role Model" - Bob Wade

"The Inner Light Bulb" - Rick Furmanek

"The Importance of Proper Instruction" - Jeff Forney

"Dealing with the Game" - Jeff Forney

"Don't Assume Anything" - Rick Furmanek

"A Balanced Approach" - Rick Furmanek

"Playing the Game with Enthusiasm" - Jeff Forney

"The Canseco Controversy" - Rick Furmanek

"A Family Affair" - Rick Furmanek

"The Fatigue Factor" - Jeff Forney

"The Scouting Report" - Jeff Forney

"Do Overs" - Rick Furmanek

"The Sacrifice Play" - Rick Furmanek

"Do or Die Time" - Rick Furmanek

"Playing for an Audience of One" - Jeff Forney

"One Job to Do" - Rick Furmanek