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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: March 2009
Tuesday’s first pitch
One of the most popular players here at The Southpaw is current San Diego Padres second baseman David Eckstein makes a catch against the Cleveland Indians in the third inning of a Spring Training game Monday. Spring Training is almost … Continue reading
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Countdown to the 2009 season: Loving the game
There are myriad of reasons why we love Major League Baseball. Here at The Southpaw we’ve compiled a list of our top 100.
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Trivia: Cobbled together
Ty Cobb hit .370 or better 12 times in his career. Since 1957, there have been 12 instances of players who have hit .370 or better. Can you name them?
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Amazing
Somebody has a ton of time on their hands. The best part is the Marty Barrett picture.
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Japan beats U.S. again
This time it was a matter of equal rights, not a game, that saw the Japanese beat the United States.
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Friday’s first pitch
In today’s first pitch, find out what is causing ardent Phillies fan and YDR reporter Jeff Frantz to hope the team loses on Opening Night. And why is he asking, “What, are we Notre Dame now?”
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Tejada gets probation
From The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With an apology to Congress, baseball and the kids who looked up to him, All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada received a sentence of one year probation Thursday for misleading Congress about the use of … Continue reading
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Great writing: Laughing on the Outside
We here at The Southpaw appreciate really great writing and reporting. It brings our heroes and villains to life. It tells us a little about ourselves, where we come from and where we’re going. While on lunch today, we found … Continue reading
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Thursday’s first pitch
What’s so crazy about pitchers batting ninth? Oh, and we have more on the Pirate player’s wife being charged in kidnapping.
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