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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: May 2010
Halladay throws perfect game
The Good Doctor was in – and boy was he on. Roy Halladay gave his Philadelphia Phillies teammates the medicine they needed, tossing a masterful gem Saturday night in Florida. No, that’s not quite the right word. And neither is … Continue reading
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The Bible of Sports Fans: The book of Lou Chapter 15: 11-32
And he said: A team had two fans. The impatient one said, ‘Team, bring me a championship.’ The team worked and worked and, with a little luck, gave the impatient fan the championship. The patient fan smiled. Took it all … Continue reading
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Trivia: Back-up plan
Who was on deck when Luis Gonzalez lifted a soft fly over Derek Jeter’s head for the game-winning hit in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series?
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Trivia: Underwelming batting champion
When was the last time a player led their league in hitting with a batting average below .320?
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Friday’s First Pitch – Ozzie’s wrath, Burrell’s search, Neimann’s fantastic
Joe West, cowboy. Stephen Strasberg, on the way. Pat Burrell, looking for a home
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Thursday’s First Pitch – Breaking down Jimmy Rollins
Why J-Roll matters. Ubaldo Jimenez is for real. Can Jeter catch Rose?
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Infield Chatter – Week 8: Players to build around
Eighth baseball chat
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – Vlad’s impaling the ball, a star is dimming
Omar Vizquel ponders retirement. One of the Pirates prized prospects is arriving. And Vlad is back to his old tricks. Don’t forget today’s chat will be about stars to build around.
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The 10 best designated hitters of all time
Frank Thomas is one of the best hitters of all time. Is he the best designated hitter of all time? Baseball has come a long way since Ron Bloomberg first stepped into the batter’s box as a designated hitter. It’s … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s First Pitch – Jedis and the Orioles
Jedi’s playing baseball. Seriously, that’s all you need to know about this first pitch to want to read on.
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