Jul 9

Letting Fans Choose All-Stars Is A Terrible Idea, But…

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DEVON GRANDY (Honolulu, Hawaii)

Yeah, we know we’re shameless, but we’re also passionate.

• Devon would like you “support the ’stache” and vote for Jason Giambi for the final AL spot at the All-Star Game.
• Nicole would like you to support the less-catchy and unmustachioed David Wright for the final NL spot at the All-Star Game.
• You can vote for both at the same time with absolutely no conflict of interest!
• You can vote easily up to 25 times without ever leaving Break Out The Oreos! Use the widget below.

Jul 7

MSS UR RSS?

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DEVON GRANDY (Honolulu, Hawaii)

It appears that we’ve fixed the RSS feed, which can be accessed either here or by clicking on that funny-looking orange box in the upper right-hand corner.

Jul 7

Devon Needs To Get Back To Both New York And Blogging

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DEVON GRANDY (Honolulu, Hawaii)

If there were ever a time at which Devon wished he could be in New York with Nicole, yesterday was most definitely it. The Yankees battled back to win a hell of a game, 5-4, against the rival Boston Red Sox last night in extra innings, just one night after winning another 2-1 nail-biter. The game essentially captured everything that this half of the Break Out The Oreos writing staff loves about both the sport and his team. And so, as the Yankees continue to battle in hopes of revitalizing their playoff chances, a photo essay:

Joba Chamberlain struck out five batters over six innings in his first start against Boston. He also started wearing stirrup-style socks.

Much more after the jump:
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