The White Sox have a pretty deep outfield, but nonetheless I'm hoping for the best for Carlos. You hate to see anyone get hurt when they're enjoying a career year like Carlos was...
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- 1992 Upper Deck High Series Baseball
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- 1995 Topps Embossed Baseball
- 1996 Upper Deck Collector's Choice
- 1996 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball
- 1997 Topps Stadium Club Series 2 Baseball
- 1997 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball
- 1998 Topps Stadium Club Baseball
- 1998 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Series 1 Baseball
- 1998 Upper Deck Series 3 Baseball
- 2000 Skybox Metal Baseball
- 2002 Donruss Originals Baseball
- 2002 Topps Ten Baseball
- 2007-08 In the Game Between the Pipes
- 2008 Goudey Baseball
- 2008 Upper Deck A Piece of History Baseball
- 2008 Upper Deck Heroes Baseball
- 2008 Upper Deck Spectrum Baseball
- 2008-09 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
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It was his own stupidity mixed with a one in a million shot.
They say he should be back if the White Sox limp into the playoffs. Judging by yesterday's game, at least the offense has stepped up in his absence.
Thanks for the sympathies. :)
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