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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: July 2009
Wednesday’s first pitch
The Southpaw is sorry he was too lazy to put up a first pitch yesterday. Forgive him, it was his first day of vacation. Now, if you don’t mind a quick ode to his favorite fan, check out the rest … Continue reading
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Monday’s first pitch
Maybe the Pirates and their fans should go on strike. J-Roll heats up. The O’s make a trade.
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View from the Ivory Tower: Most exciting
Sure, Ryan Howard is exciting, and Mark McGwire held our attention, but no player made our jaws drop with the regularity of Ken Griffey Jr. Some players change you. You stop what your doing – even halting your breath – … Continue reading
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Friday’s first pitch
The first pitch returns after an enjoyable All-Star break. Why can’t people stop putting Dave Trembley on the hot seat? Holy cow, Jamie Moyer looked like Randy Johnson. Minus the fastball.
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Phillies should see themselves in, gulp, the Mets
Can Daniel Murphy and the Mets catch the World Champs? Or are the Phillies playing the Yankees to the Mets’ Red Sox? The Philadelphia Phillies, their fans and their city should be content with where they stand. On top of … Continue reading
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Catchy Captions
It’s time for a new feature here at The Southpaw. So here’s a cool photo of Jayson Werth making a nice play during the All-Star Game. Tell us what your caption would be.
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Wednesday’s first pitch
We’re going to be very abbreviated this morning. Consider it more of a bullpen session. Here’s the big news: Slowly slipping under the Pedro/Halladay/All-Star game radar is this story. Pete Rose’ reinstatement is still under consideration. It’s interesting that there … Continue reading
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A memorable night
Again, the All-Star game was a good one. Hope you had fun. I know we here at The Southpaw did. We do have to say, however, that Curtis Granderson should have been the MVP. Crawford’s catch was impressive, but the … Continue reading
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