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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: April 2009
Dorks in sports and the NFL Draft
What’s the difference between a sports fan and a Trekie? Not much when you think about it. Especially when it comes to sports dorks’ biggest event of the year – the all-holy NFL Draft. That’s an event that has become … Continue reading
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Trivia: Dizzying heights
Since Dizzy Dean won 30 games in 1934, five National League pitchers have won 27 games in a season. Only one had 28 wins. Who was he?
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Friday’s first pitch
Bud Selig might be about to do something that makes sense. Of course that’s news. Of course you want to read what’s inside. And how Selig’s comments have anything do with a naked Hal Steinbrenner and Fred Wilpon? That, my … Continue reading
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Cole Hamels injury scare
Cole Hames throws a pitch in the first inning Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies ace was injured later in the game when a pitch Prince Fielder crushed struck Hamels in his left shoulder. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies pitcher … Continue reading
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Thursday’s first pitch
A day after the Mid-Atlantic’s clubs won all of their games, they going 1-3. What’s up with all the walk-offs? Remember when Colin Cowherd used to brag about Lenny Dykstra’s ability to make money? Well, like all things Cowherd, he … Continue reading
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Unemployed
ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick has his weekly Starting 9 up. This week it’s nine players who don’t have a job. It’s still amazing that Pedro Martinez hasn’t signed with somebody. Sure, he’s more fragile than a graham cracker, but when he’s … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s first pitch
So why are Little Leaguers breaking their piggy banks for Nats’ supposed hothead Elijah Dukes? The Mid-Atlantic is heating up. And why is Dontrelle Willis so important?
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Tuesday’s first pitch
“Meat!” The Cincinnati Reds’ Jerry Hairston Jr. is tagged out by Ivan Rodriguez. As REM sang, “Everybody hurts.” It would seem all the time. Also, Cole Hamels blames himself. And how’s the attendance been?
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Hall of Famers in Hanover, Gettysburg
Hanover is famous for its many pretzel and chip manufacturers, but a new book shows it’s ties to Cooperstown are just as plentiful. John G. Coulson has written a thoroughly well-researched tome, “Hanover Raiders Minor League Baseball in Hanover, Pennsylvania,” … Continue reading
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New Yankee Stadium: Pitchers beware
Thanks to sports editor Chris Otto’s alertness, we have this link to AccuWeather that shows the correlation between home runs and wind at the new ballpark in The Bronx.
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