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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
Good Friday a bad time
The Detroit Tigers’ home opener is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. on April 10. Sounds innocent enough. But it’s the time many Christians believe Jesus was dying on the cross. The Associated Press story follows on the jump. The best part … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s first pitch
American League batters can rest easy. For now. David Price is starting the season in the minor leagues.The Rays probably made the right decision, according to Jayson Stark. Fantasy baseball players don’t understand the move. And Tampa Bay Rays fans … Continue reading
Trivia: First class
Which of these players was not a member of the first Hall of Fame Class? a. Babe Ruth b. Christy Mathewson c. Walter Johnson d. Cy Young e. Ty Cobb f. Honus Wagner
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Hall of Famer dies
George Kell has died. If you’re asking who that is, you’re probably younger than 50.
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Tuesday’s first pitch
Japan’s Ichiro Suzuki hits a line drive single past South Korea’s Lim Chang Yong driving in two runs in the tenth inning of Japan’s 5-3 victory. Ichiro. Ichiro. Ichiro.
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View from the Ivory Tower: World Baseball Classic
Up here in the Ivory Tower, most of the sports fans aren’t big followers of the World Baseball Classic.
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Reflecting on Schilling
Several news outlets have offered their take on Curt Schilling’s illustrious career.
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Curt Schilling retires
Curt Schilling has announced his retirement on his blog, 38pitches.com. Schilling won three World Series titles, collected a 216-146 record compiled a 3.46 ERA and more than 3,000 strikeouts while pitching for the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks and … Continue reading
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Monday’s first pitch
Ichiro Suzuki hits a single during the eighth inning of Japan’s 9-4 win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Japan dropped the United States with ease Sunday, during a 9-4 win. Of course, the big problem for the … Continue reading
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