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It’s not Christmas in July, it’s Festivus grievance time in July

It’s not Christmas in July, it’s Festivus grievance time in July
Whittlesey’s Spike Alexander fires a fastball during his relief outing in game one of the Reds’ doubleheader sweep of Wisconsin Rapids. Alexander allowed one hit and struck out three batters in three scoreless innings. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
It’s not Christmas in July, it’s Festivus grievance time in July
Whittlesey’s Spike Alexander fires a fastball during his relief outing in game one of the Reds’ doubleheader sweep of Wisconsin Rapids. Alexander allowed one hit and struck out three batters in three scoreless innings. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS

If you were a fan of Seinfeld in the 1990s, you are probably aware of the Festivus holiday, which includes an airing of grievances.

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