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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: June 2009
Ken Rosenthal heading to MLB Network
Ken Rosenthal has joined the MLB Network. Rosenthal has an impressive resume as a newspaper reporter, even spending time here at the York Daily Record. More recently, he is known for his on air reporting for Fox Sports’ baseball coverage.
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The trouble with tribbles, er 33s
Joe Posnanski, one of our favorite writers, teams up with Bill James and comes up with another brilliant look at our favorite numbers. This time it’s 33. No, not jersey numbers. It could be known as the cliff. It’s where … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s first pitch
We take a look at one of the most underrated pitchers in baseball. Cubs fans are fed up with Carlos Zambrano.
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Monday’s first pitch
I”M NOT ON STEROIDS. Then, why are you yelling? Anyway, we’ve got tons of good stuff for you. Lots of nutrition. And tastes good too.
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The Southpaw’s NL All-Star ballot
Earlier this week, we gave you our selections for the American League. Now, without further delay, is our NL squad. 1B Albert Pujols. We admit our bias. We really want to pick Ryan Howard, but just can’t justify it over … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson and baseball
He sold so many records, yet sadly became a tabloid joke at the end of his career and life. So The Southpaw has his own take. Michael Jackson has died. That leaves four men left who wear a glove on … Continue reading
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Friday’s first pitch
Eric Hinske tackles runningback Andrew McCutchon. Oh wait. That’s a baseball picture. Hinske celebrates with the Pirates outfielder after a big win. We’ve got more Manny fallout. And what it means to other big leaguers. One player leads the American … Continue reading
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Baseball’s 10 worst movies ever
If you’re a baseball fan you cry at the end of “Field of Dreams,” worship Roy Hobbs and still laugh at “Jaa-ust abitoutside.” Those movies, characters and lines are classics. These films? Not so much.
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Thursday’s first pitch
Another tragedy in Anaheim. How is it possible a night in front of 4 TVs with 4 games could be bad for The Southpaw’s health? They had the Nationals, Pirates, Orioles, and Orioles again on. How is Jose Canseco helping … Continue reading
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The Southpaw joins Technorati
The Southpaw just joined Technorati. It’s a cool Web site for bloggers. If you have one we recommend you check it out. To do so, though, we had to post this code – a9efux8r54 – on our blog. Don’t pay … Continue reading
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