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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: December 2009
Winter Wonderings
The Southpaw’s going to be honest. He’s still trying to figure out how to do daily updates during the winter. Some days there is no news. Other days there is plenty of news. And what’s worse? When there isn’t much … Continue reading
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Nats continue to improve
The Nationals, who were one of the worst teams in baseball last season, have made another shrewd move this off-season. The team has signed free-agent infielder Eric Bruntlett to a minor league contract. Expect him to make the team. He … Continue reading
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Player Appreciation: The unknown Ted Simmons
Ted Simmons had a bad wrap as a defensive player and never got the recognition he deserved. Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of the 10 most underrated players of all time. A quick anecdote. Actually four … Continue reading
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Nats acquire Capps
For the Southpaw’s money, the National League team that has improved the most this offseason is the Washington Nationals. Especially since they just signed Matt Capps. With Capps and Brian Bruney, another acquisition from this winter, at the back end … Continue reading
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Happy Holidays from the South Pole, er, Southpaw
Santa and an elf take in a Phillies-Marlins game earlier this season. We here at the Southpaw would like to wish all of our readers a happy and wonderful holidays. We hope you spend time with the ones you love … Continue reading
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Top 10 baseball players of the decade
You’ll never guess who the Southpaw thinks is the most valuable player of the decade. We’ll give you three hints. It’s not Barry Bonds. It’s not Albert Pujols. It’s not Troy O’Leary. Hope that narrows it down.
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Reports: Nationals to sign Jason Marquis
What’s going on with the Washington Nationals? First, they overpay for Ivan Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame-caliber player with a checkered past (steroids). Then they bring in a stud young reliever from the New York Yankees in Brian Brunney. The … Continue reading
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Thursday’s first pitch 12-17-09
You won’t believe this news. Roy Halladay is a Phillie. And we can connect the Tiger Woods drama to the New York Mets.
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Wednesday’s first pitch 12-16-2009
We’ve got more on the Roy Halladay trade. The Baltimore Sun’s Kevin Cowherd proves he knows squat about Major League Baseball. And Juan Pierre is on the move.
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ESPN: Halladay, Phils reach deal
According to ESPN, the Phillies have reached a long-term deal with Roy Halladay and the trade will be completed. When it’s all said and done, The Southpaw will give you our opinion when the deal is locked up. How many … Continue reading
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