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Zobrist has been optioned to AAA Durham because he can't hit and strikes out way too much, Brendan Harris is now the team's SS. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.184.190.173 (talk) 02:17, June 2, 2007‎

nice work getting his MVP in seconds after he wins it!V Schauf (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 05:17, 3 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I feel like someone should also include a reference to his other nickname, "Benny the Jet," which is also great. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.201.48.146 (talk) 22:22, 3 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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The stolen bases stat needs to be updated and verified in the bottom section on pro stats. It currently shows 102, and the top right stats box of the page shows 111.

2606:A000:1120:421F:B0E8:CCB1:629C:85BC (talk) 14:53, 3 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The refs were apparently retrieved in 2014. New reliable citations would be needed for an updated number here. If you have a source, please re-open here — Andy W. (talk) 08:13, 4 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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67.86.58.170 (talk) 12:57, 5 November 2016 (UTC) Position- Utility Player[reply]

He is not a utility technician, but a Utility Player 67.86.58.170 (talk) 12:59, 5 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Done JTP ^{(talk • contribs)} 23:59, 5 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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