Jim Lemon was a Senator who never was elected.
\nHe played with great Roy Sievers. Though they lost, they were respected.<\/p>\n
George "Boomer" Scott played smooth first sack and smothered many rallies.
\nHe killed Rick Wise and, for his size, had power to the alleys.<\/p>\n
Lee May hit fastballs a long way, with curves was not so keen.
\nHe bounced around from team to team, was short term Red Machine.<\/p>\n
Bo Diaz bent behind home plate was best described as able.
\nHe died while trying to fix his dish, a perfect ad for cable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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