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Copy Editor Patrick Abdalla doesn't need performance-enhancing drugs to take a look at all things Major League Baseball. Whether it's arguing about the Hall of Fame, quizzing someone with a stat out of left field, discussing a good baseball book, or talking about "Field of Dreams," Pat always enjoys some infield chatter.
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Talk of the Times: Great names
From the New York Times, comes a great piece on names. For some reason, though, there’s no Stubby Clapp or Franklin Stubbs.
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Tuesday’s first pitch
Unlike Clint Barnes, the Southpaw doesn’t let anything get through. Except, maybe, a dangling participle or split infinitive. Don Fehr in O’s camp. That can’t be good.
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Player appreciation: Kent Hrbek
As a rookie in 1982, Kent Hrbek played in 140 games, hitting 301, slugging 23 homers, cracking 21 doubles and driving in 92 runs. But he didn’t win the Rookie of the Year Award. Some kid name Ripken got in … Continue reading
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Monday’s first pitch
The Southpaw apologizes for the delay. No rain. Just technical difficulties. But even when there’s a late start there’s still tons of news.
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Saturday’s first pitch
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Koji Uehara, of Japan, throws a live batting practice during spring training baseball Saturday. Things continue to be busy in Baltimore Orioles camp. The rest of the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues are just as interesting, however.
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Trivia: No respect
Which active pitcher has the most career wins without ever having been selected to an All-Star team?
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Friday’s first pitch
Two Hall of Famers return to their roots, Brian Roberts reflects and Chase Utley has something to prove.
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Derek Jeter’s World
I wish I lived in Derek Jeter’s World. Really, I do. Not only would I have won four World Series rings in five years, dated mid-90s Mariah Carey and made oodles and oodles of money, and dated mid-90s Mariah Carey, … Continue reading
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Thursday’s first pitch
News about The Kid overshadows all.
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Trivia: 20-win seasons
Who is the only pitcher with 300 career wins who never won more than 20 games in a season?
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