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Who: Current and Prospective Ballplayers What: Nationals 2004 Planning Meeting When: Sunday December 21, 2003 12 NOON Where: Cesar's Inn (5527 W. National Avenue, West Milwaukee) Agenda: Roster, Sponsors, Schedule, League Play, 2003 Player Awards... Notes: #1 came through with an offer to host this event at his new digs, but I thought it would be wise to patronize our sponsor if we are to ask them for financial support again in 2004. This is your opportunity to voice your opinion and impact the future direction of the ballclub. RSVP-Regrets only 414-305-2104 or nationals25@hotmail.com.

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J squared has responded. He and Bartman are not one in the same, and he has proof. " Let's get the record straight. These allegations are unsubstantiated. On the night of the fan interference I was not in Chicago. Third party verification is available from the shoe lieutenant at Classic Lanes in Greenfield as well as Laura's mom. I do wear headphones, but last time I checked this was not an illegal act. Lewd behavior, yes...Peeping, yes....Public Intoxication, perhaps, but Headphones, NO. I resent being associated with the tragic event in Chicago and reject the assertion that I am cursed. I may not be blessed, but I'm certainly not cursed. And another thing while I have you in my office, I will be back in the broadcast booth in 2004. The others...amateurs." JJ has spoken.

Cub fans will remember the name of Steve Bartman. In years to come, his identity will be lumped with other historic goats: Merkel, Durham, etc. But will history remember him correctly? A detailed analysis of the events prior, during, and after game 6 of the National League Championship Series reveals an unexpected finding. Bartman is not Bartman at all. In an effort to protect the real identity of the culprit, the Chicago Cubs and local authorities created "Steve Bartman." Nationals fans know better. Chicago sports fan, wearing a walkman, lives with Mom, social leper...friends "Bartman" is none other than J.J. Neibauer, Esquire. Review the circumstances carefully. How could an employed person be at the ballpark at that time of night? Why would normally mild-mannered Moises Alou respond in such extreme fashion? Why would a Sox fan attend a Cubs game? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind. The answer is blowing in the wind. The "curse" known well to Chicago sports fans has been safely harbored with the Nationals since Leon Durham's infamous boot in 1989. Check the timeline: 1989: Cubs lose-Durham's boot 1991: JJ Joins Nationals-threepeat ends; team breaks up 1993: Nationals lose to #4 seed in championship 1996: Nationals fail to make playoffs 1997: Nationals fall in championship 1998: Nationals fall to Cubs 1999: Nationals fall to McGuires 2000: JJ, on leave of absense; Nationals win Championship. Unmistakable proof. The "curse" returned to Chicago for game 6 of the NLCS. Has the burden been lifted from the Nationals? An exorcism is in order. The soul of the franchise is at stake. Don't underestimate the power of the supernatural. We're dealing with serious stuff here. Stay posted for details on the Winter Exorcism/Team Meeting/Awards Ceremony/Planning Session/Beer Drinking...event.