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Bichette, 61, was an outfielder in the majors from 1988-2001, and he played for the Rockies from 1993-99, during which he made all four all-star appearances of his career in 1994-96 and 1998.

In the December 30 Mouthing Off, I invited readers to guess when the very lame Dante Bichette's Sports Bar and Grill, at 700 East 17th Avenue, would finally strike out. As it turns out ...