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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: February 2010
Wednesday’s first pitch – 2-18-10 Pitchers and Catchers report
Today’s first pitch is extra special because it’s one of those days that just warms the heart. You wake up before the morning’s first light and trudge out of bed as you do on every winter morning. Then you look … Continue reading
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10 reasons no one was better than Babe Ruth
Baseball is a game full of arguments: Ball or strike? Safe or out? American or National? Mays or Mantle? Does this Jack Morris belong in the Hall of Fame? But one thing can never, ever be argued. That Babe Ruth … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s first pitch 2-17-10
Applauding the Nationals. The Verducci condemned. And God talks to Homer about starting a religion.
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Tuesday’s First Pitch 2-16-10
Matt Wieters’ shoulders. Thursday’s the day. The Phillies’ bullpen could be trouble.
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Monday’s First Pitch 2-15-10
It’s almost as exciting to see this truck as it is to see Santa’s sleigh. Frank Thomas retires. Ernie Harwell writes about spring.
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All you need to know about Spring Training
Here’s a great Associated Press interactive on Spring Training.
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The 10 best Orioles of all time
This century hasn’t been easy on the Baltimore Orioles. They have yet to see a winning season and for the last decade their prospects seemed to fizzle. But, in their 56 years in the harbor they’ve had quite a run. … Continue reading
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The Freak signs
The Giants inked a two-year, $23 million deal with ace pitcher Tim Lincecum, says ESPN. The deal calls for Lincecum to get a $2 million signing bonus, $8 million this year and $13 million in 2011. The two-time Cy Young … Continue reading
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Tagged Arbitration, Contracts, Cy Young Awards, Giants, Pitching, Tim Lincecum
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No Thursday First Pitch 2-11-10
Snowmageddon has crippled the Southpaw’s blogging the last 48 hours. There will not be a first pitch today because the Southpaw wants to go home -finally – and see his wife.
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