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In my time in the big leagues, I have had the opportunity to play with a lot of players--good players, OK players and superstars. One of the superstars is Ken Caminiti.
My first couple of years in Houston really had an impact on how I go about my business and do my job. Caminiti was one of the guys I learned a lot from. Cammy was--and still is--the toughest guy I ever played with. He is right out of the Cal Ripken, Matt Williams, Jeff Bagwell and John Wayne mold.
Before the days of grass at Enron Field, the only thing harder than the turf in Houston's Astrodome was the way Cammy played. He would dive, jump and lay out for the Astros and their fans every night. He...
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