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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
Tuesday’s first pitch 12-15-09
Catching up on the aces dealt. Or to be dealt. And the Red Sox make an under-the-radar move to improve their line-up.
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Reports: Phillies blockbuster in works
I keep slapping my forehead. First I jumped off my recliner and screamed, “The Phillies got Halladay. The Phillies got Halladay.” Then the cost scrolled accross the bottom of my screen. Cliff Lee would no longer play in Philadelphia. And … Continue reading
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ESPN reporting Lackey gets physical in Boston
This could be another Pat Burrell-to-the-Mets thing where the deal just doesn’t get done. But, according to ESPN, John Lackey is taking a physical so he can sign with the Red Sox. This is pretty surprising since all this weekend … Continue reading
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Monday’s first pitch 12-14-09
Flooding the free agent market. The Pirates make a blunder. And we’re Bay-watching.
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Friday’s first pitch 12-11-09
The Southpaw has returned from a short trip to the disabled list. Hopefully, I start off with a strong performance. A quality start. That would be nice.
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Wednesday’s first pitch 12-09-09
Why Curtis Granderson going to the Yankees is a good thing. For the Yankees. Are the wallets empty in Philadelphia?
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Tuesday’s first pitch 12-08-09
Lou Piniella talks to the press during the first day of the winter meetings. The Nationals get busy. But did they get better? Now let’s run down all the news from the first day of the winter meetings.
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Whitey Herzog elected to Hall
Former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog has finally and justly been elected to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Herzog got 14 of 16 possible votes. Also elected was former National League umpire Doug Harvey. Marvin Miller continues to be … Continue reading
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Report: Burrell a Met
Daily Record/Sunday News sports editor Chris Otto sent along this story. It reports former Phillies slugger Pat Burrell has been traded from Tampa Bay to the north side of Chicago and now has landed with the New York Mets. Who … Continue reading
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