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Another hot mess for ex-Brave John Rocker

Former Braves pitcher John Rocker is involved in another controvery, this time over a real estate deal.
Former Braves pitcher John Rocker is involved in another controvery, this time over a real estate deal.
By Craig Schneider
Feb 23, 2016

Remember John Rocker?

The former Atlanta Braves pitcher made some hair-brained comments in Sports Illustrated years ago. They were widely criticized as racist.

Well, he's in another hot mess, this time over his involvement in a big real estate deal.

The legal dispute is complicated, but Rocker’s flair for inflated language still shines through.

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