[Uglyowl]

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missing ANY games, even between starts, to go to Vegas: no freaking way!!


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When the Sox signed Wells they talked over a few things, like him not having a do all his spring training stuff, etc. I know this is somewhat different, but there are exceptions made and when he signed his contract it was talked about. He signed for a relatively small amount and stuff had to be ironed out.

Pedro went down to the Dominican during the All-Star break every year for a week!

This is not out of the realm of possibility, though it appears not to be the case.