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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: June 2010
No Web chat today
We here at The Southpaw apologize for any inconvenience, but there won’t be a Web chat today. We’re still playing catch-up from being sick and have and trying to get ahead for next week’s vacation.
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – Who’s on the move?
The Southpaw appologizes for not having a top-10 list Tuesday, or a poll Monday. He’s been feeling under the weather and had to go on the disabled list. You’d swear he had a contract with the Phillies. Well, we’re back … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s first pitch — Injuries, insults and Iberians
The Pirates finally win a game away from home! And it’s Moonlight Graham day! But, it seems, everyone else is hurt or possibly heading to prison. Maybe they all just need a makeover.
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Tagged clone high, Lenny Dykstra, makeovers, Moonlight Graham, Stephen Strasburg, Ubaldo Jiminez
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Monday’s First Pitch – Red Sox injuries, Orioles streak, Big Z goes crazy
Carlos Zambrano goes all Son of Sam on his teammates. A good weekend to be an O’s fan. Why you should throw out that Red Sox jersey.
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Friday’s First Pitch – Angry Markakis, Bobby V. returns and Dust ups
Bobby V. returns. Hope he brought his glasses. Nick Markakis makes his case to Peter Angelos. And Dustin Pedrioa is on fire.
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On the Johan Santana accusations
Three things we know: New York Mets ace Johan Santana was accused of sexual battery and denies anything occurred. The authorities investigating the matter decided not to prosecute the case for several reasons. Sexual assault happens every day. That leaves … Continue reading
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Thursday’s First Pitch – The Sox are Red hot and White hot; Rollins sparks the Phils
Jimmy Rollins came through with a clutch two-run home run against the Indians on Wednesday. This winning streak is to-dye-for, at least for Jon Daniels. And who knew Sesame Street could be so creepy.
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Chasing Jamie – Can the Orioles catch Jamie Moyer?
Phillies Southpaw Jamie Moyer is 47-years-old, which is ancient in baseball age. There are even Twitter accounts based on facts about his age. One aspect of Moyer’s age is important to fans of The Southpaw: By the end of the … Continue reading
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Valentine out as O’s candidate
Bobby Valentine has pulled his name out of the hat for the managerial position in Baltimore, according to ESPN. Our read: He’s heading to Miami.
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