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Phillies Prove Teams Can Be Buyers and Sellers

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Have you ever walked down a city street and seen a guy wearing pants with one leg up around the knee? Drive a few blocks away and you see another guy with almost the exact same look, only this time it's the other pant leg that's up. I found out — thanks to a wife in criminal justice — that's more than just a fashion statement. The pant leg in the air is code: one short pant leg means you're buying; the other short pant leg means you're selling.

Don't be surprised if you see Phillies GM Ruben Amaro walking around in a pair of clam-diggers this week. The Phillies are one of a few teams who are buying and selling.Read Full Article »

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