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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
Ryan Howard signs monstrous contract extension
According to Jim Salisbury, the Phillies have locked up Ryan Howard for $125 million over five-years. That’s a boatload of money. Then again, in the last four seasons, Howard has pretty much been Babe Ruth-light. He has averaged 50 home … Continue reading
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Monday’s First Pitch 4-26-10
Find out who the Southpaw hates. Which team had the week from hell? The Price was right.
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Friday’s first pitch 4-23-10
It could be worse Jimmy Clausen — you could be a Pirate. Meanwhile, some Phillies are coming, but some are going. And it was a good day to be a Ray.
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Tagged Ben Zorbrist, Brad Lidge, Daniel McCutchen, J.A. Happ, Jamie Moyer, Stephen Strausburg, Triple play
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Thursday’s First Pitch 4-22-10
An ace goes to the pen. Break up the Red Sox. A Nationals hurler goes down.
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – 4-21-10
Is Joe Blanton going to be a General Buford, or a J.E.B. Stuart.? The Orioles’ starters are looking good, it’s the rest of the team that’s awful. Don’t forget there’s a live chat today at 2 p.m.
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Poll: Complete games
Last week, the Mets and Cardinals played an epic 20-inning affair. That got us thinking. How long would you last in a marathon game. poll by twiigs.com
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Tuesday’s First Pitch
David Eckstein felt big after blasting a home run for the Padres. We apologize for a lack of a First Pitch yesterday. It was really busy at the YDR and the Abdalla Abode. We also apologize for the late start … Continue reading
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Friday’s First Pitch 4-16-10
Saluting Jackie Robinson. Has anyone noticed Jorge Cantu is swinging a ridiculously hot bat?
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Moneyball movie
So, it looks like the Moneyball movie is moving forward again. And will Jose Canseco play himself.
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