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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: August 2009
Monday’s first pitch
We have proof that there is a god, that god loves us and that god loves baseball. Need we tell you anything else?
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Friday’s first pitch
The Closer gets long-winded in the Southpaw’s defense of the National League.
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Wednesday’s first pitch
The Building Block, Andrew McCutchen, is flying high. Brad Lidge has angered the Gods. Two area teams suffer stinging losses. The Pirates, however, had their best win of the season.
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Trivia: 3000 hit club
Which of these four members of the 3,000 hit club has fewer extra base hits than Hank Aaron has career home runs? A. Rod Carew B. Tony Gwynn C. Lou Brock D. Wade Boggs
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Tuesday’s first pitch
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jay Marshall throws from way down low. Why baseball shouldn’t even come close to contracting. We admit we were wrong. And a late-summer reading list.
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Ex-Cubs Factor
I found this out online this morning and am amazed. Apparently, the Curse of the Billy Goat hasn’t just affected the Chicago Cubs, who haven’t won a World Series since 1908. According to legend, it all begins in 1945, the … Continue reading
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Monday’s first pitch
John Smolts’ new outfit looks awkward; his pitching doesn’t. You have to ask, how would Harry Kallas have called the triple play? Why Joe Jackson belongs in the Hall of Fame over Pete Rose.
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Friday’s first pitch
It was a night of grand slams for Russell Martin, Brian Roberts and Brendan Ryan. For once, Brett Myers didn’t get slammed. And Derek Jeter is not the MVP.
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Rizzo is new Nats GM
Rizzo the Nat: Mike Rizzo has been given what he rightfully deserves. The Nationals have named Mike Rizzo their new general manager. This is a good move. He’s done a more than admirable job filling in as the interim. He’s … Continue reading
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Thursday’s first pitch
The Dodgers didn’t dodge the Padilla bullet. The Phillies are in love with Cliff Lee.
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