Hot stove? It's a scalding griddle for young Theo Epstein. He could get burned. This past week was yet another demonstration of why ours is the best baseball town in America. Certainly there are places where fans love their team unconditionally (remember St. Louis, Edgar Renteria?), which makes for a cushy environment for players -- but there is no baseball ... (Full article: 1197 words)

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