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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
Infield Chatter – Orioles chasing the Mets; Jamie Moyer’s crazy season
12th Baseball Chat
Posted in Chat, Orioles, Phillies
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Breaking and shocking: The Marlins fire manager Fredi Gonzalez and several coaches
Fredi Gonzalez was fired Wednesday. Tim Kurkjian says Gonzalez thinks he could end up replacing Bobby Cox. Doesn’t quite make sense. But somethings never do.
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – Two old lefties show their stuff
The old man mowed them down again. A slugger bows out of the Home Run Derby. And Andy was quite dandy.
Posted in Nationals, Orioles, Phillies, Pirates
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The 10 best baseball commercials of all time
The best thing baseball has going for it is a lot of yesterdays. Or so the thought goes. Another good thing baseball has going for itself is a lot of great commercials. For a game that loves to soak itself … Continue reading
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Orioles give up a Wolf to get a Fox
This has nothing to do with Randy or Megan. Both prospects are at a crossroads and it will be interesting to see if a change of scenery helps.
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Phils drop Dobbs
The Phillies severed ties with another key player from the 2008 championship season. Greg Dobbs was designated for assignment. The infielder/outfielder was pretty popular with the fans. His humility after the team won the World Series – he has a … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s First Pitch – Are the Yankees getting what they paid for?
The Yankees are getting what they paid for. What’s eating Albert the Great? And don’t get too impatient with the Orioles’ youngsters, yet.
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Poll: What’s better? Catching a ball, or getting caught on the “Kisscam”
poll by twiigs.com
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Monday’s First Pitch – The trade deadline approaches; guess who’s catching up in the American League East
The guy gave up 21 runs. Twenty-freaking-one. The hardest team to watch. The Red storm is coming.
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Trivia: Lighting up Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field was opened in 1914. It was the last stadium to have lights installed, with the first night game being played in the Friendly Confines in 1988. That wasn’t when the team originally planned to bring lights to the … Continue reading
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