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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: October 2009
Indians make right move in bringing in Acta
The Indians have hired former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta. Basically, the Indians ate their vegatables and pushed the desert tray away by not choosing Bobby Valentine. Terry Pluto, the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s columnist, thinks the Tribe needs to see … Continue reading
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Rain out benefits both teams but is best news for Lackey
“I think it’s a benefit for both teams.” Mike Scioscia, Friday night. Sure, both teams get some assistance since their bullpens get a day off. And CC Sabathia gets another day of rest. But let’s be serious here, Sabathia has … Continue reading
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Trivia: Fifteen trips to the Fall Classic
There are four teams who have made it to the World Series at least 15 times. Who are they?
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ALCS Game 5 recap: Angels alive
All these Yankees need is an opening. They got it when Mike Scioscia took John Lackey out of the game with two-out in the seventh. They were on their way to a date with the Phillies. But all of a … Continue reading
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What was the best World Series in the last 50 years?
poll by twiigs.com
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Nine stories you have to read about the Phillies’ victory
Eric Bruntlett might be the best “throw-in” in Phillies’ history. Hal Bodley says these are the glory days. Lee Jenkins wonders what happens if the Phillies do the unthinkable. Ted Keith says the Phillies didn’t celebrate like you thought they … Continue reading
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NLCS Game 5 recap: The Phillies return to the World Series
Historically, if you grew up a Philadelphia Phillies fan, you developed an inferiority complex along the way. You looked to the north and saw the Yankees perennially winning pennants and the Mets occasionally pulling off the trick. You looked to … Continue reading
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Boy, it’s fun to be a fan
Three years ago, as a sports writer for The Evening Sun in Hanover, I was able to attend my first NFL game, a Baltimore Ravens-San Diego Chargers match-up. I’ll be honest, I was pretty excited to see Ladainian Tomlinson in … Continue reading
ALCS Game 4 recap
These American League playoffs belong to Alex Rodriguez. CC Sabathia was nothing short of fantastic. The umpiring, of course, was erratic.
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Rivera’s dominance called into question with one slimy shot
Blogs have been abuzz since Monday’s Angels-Yankees games. It appears, at least at first glance of a video, that Mariano Rivera is spitting on the baseball. The conspiracy theorists are having a day with this, as well they should be. … Continue reading
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