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“I’m not mincing words, you strange old man. I’m minding my own business, and you should mind yours.”

He read from the letter in a mincing voice.

But he didn’t mince words in describing how airlines became a bargaining chip during the shutdown negotiations.

Retail prices for beef mince rose 12.9% in the 12 months to September, and beef steaks were up 16.6%, according to government data published in October.

On Wednesday night, the shortstop did not mince words about his recent offensive struggles, saying he has “just been terrible” after batting .164 in 13 games since the start of the National League Division Series.