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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: April 2010
MLB pressured because of immigration law
Is Major League Baseball, with so many Latin American players, going to pull the All Star game from Arizona? New York Rep. Jose Serrano, D-N.Y., is putting pressure on the Major Leagues to make the move because of Arizona’s tough … Continue reading
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Friday’s First Pitch 4-30-10
A good guy gets what he deserves. Are the Padres for real? You’ll never guess who hit 3 home runs.
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Thursday’s First Pitch – 4-29-10
Johnny Damon helped the Tigers overcome the Twins ‘pen. Another stupid idea. A big win. And it’s looking like a Nats-Rays World Series.
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Infield Chatter – Week 4
Welcome to our weekly Web chat. We’ll tackle several topics today, including Ryan Howard’s monster contract, the Orioles’ recent surge and Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals’ chances on a winning season. Fourth baseball chat
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The Stephen Strasburg scene report
Serving as your loyal Southpaw correspondent, I made the trip to Baseball Town USA last night to watch Stephen Strasburg — top overall pick in the 2009 draft, ace of the AA Harrisburg Senators, future savior of the currently above … Continue reading
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Tagged AA, Brad Lidge, Domonic Brown, draft, Freddy Galvis, Harrisburg Senators, Mike Cisco, Nationals, Phillies, Reading Phillies, Stephen Strasburg
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – 4-28-10
How ’bout them O’s? The Southpaw will have a live chat at 2 p.m. today. The Mets are just where the Phillies want them: First place early in the season.
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The 10 best baseball movies of all time
Their names have become legendary. Roy Hobbs. Ray Kinsella. Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn. Smalls, Benny the Jet and Yeah-Yeah. They’ve torn the cover off the ball, made us cry with their humanity, and won our hearts with their songs. They … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s First Pitch – 4-27-10
The scribes react to the Big Piece’s Big Contract. The Mets pay someone who hasn’t been on their roster in a decade. And look who’s in first?
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Ryan Howard is worth the big bucks
Ryan Howard is far from a perfect player. Committing $125 million over six years is not without risk. But Howard can be a transformational player and this deal could end up being a bargain because so many thing are possible. … Continue reading
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Poll: Ryan Howard cashes in
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Ryan Howard to a 5-year deal that is reportedly for $125 million. The deal has an option for a sixth year at $23 million. poll by twiigs.com
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