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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: May 2009
Possible justice has ties to MLB
From The Associated Press: “WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama tapped federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court on Tuesday, officials said, making her the first Hispanic in history picked to wear the robes of a justice. “If … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s first pitch
Vlad is back. The Pads are on fire. And Jerry’s in trouble.
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Memorial Day’s first pitch
We here at The Southpaw hope you don’t mind us sleeping in on Memorial Day. Now, let’s begin the weekend’s roundup. Which of course included Bobby Abreu taking your favorite southpaw deep. Inside, we have a video about baseball and … Continue reading
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Mr. Southpaw Goes To Washington
Spent a wonderful day in and around the nation’s capital with my wife, my father-in-law and his girlfriend. Well, it was wonderful until Bobby Abreu took me deep to left. It started out in Manassas, where we took in the … Continue reading
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Oft-beaten Eaton cut loose
It’s about time. The Orioles finally dropped Adam Eaton. For two years, Phillies fans watched helplessly as Adam Eaton held them hostage with his three-year, $24 million deal. He didn’t pitch like a pitcher who earned $8 mil. He pitched … Continue reading
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Friday’s first pitch
The World Champs are in The Bronx. All is right with the world. There’s going to be a Gwynn in San Diego. And a Peavy too. For now.
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The best coach there is
Editor’s note: This was scheduled to post Wednesday, May 20, but didn’t go live until Thursday because we here at The Southpaw forgot to change it’s status. I must have selective memory. My father swears I once threw a bat … Continue reading
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Thursday’s first pitch
Our prayers are with Scott Schoeneweis and his family. Is the future of the Nats injured? What’s going on in Manny’s mind? Is Nick Johnson returning to New York?
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Book Review: I Was Right on Time
“I don’t know exaclty what’s inside Buck O’Neil, but I know we need more of it.” – Bob Costas. If baseball has a King Arthur, it’s Buck O’Neil. He was a man who never saw justice: Because of the color … Continue reading
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What’s more shocking?
It’s not April anymore. In fact, it’s almost June, but all of these facts are true. And they’re shocking. Zack Greinki is 7-1 with a 0.60 ERA. The American League division leaders are: Toronto, Detroit and Texas. The National League … Continue reading
