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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: August 2010
The 10 best giveaways at baseball games
Americans love getting things for free. Even if it’s cheaply made. This is why we appreciate giveaways at baseball games so much. Whether its the bobblehead we stick in a closet, hoping it will one day pay for our children’s … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s First Pitch – Congrats to the Orioles
We’re so proud of the Orioles. Not the Phillies’ offense.
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Poll: Who’s having a better year? Pitchers or rookies
A lot has been made about this being the Year of the Pitcher. There were more no-hitters than Carlos Beltran home runs. Ubaldo Jimenez looked like he might win 30 games. Roy Halladay, Josh Johnson, Johan Santana, Mat Latos, Jaime … Continue reading
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Monday’s First Pitch – Mannyside; New nickname for Mike Sweeney
A new nickname for Mike Sweeney. Catching Jamie. This first pitch is dedicated to our good friend Jordan.
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Trivia: Cashing in with a new bat
Everyone knows Nolan Ryan could be dominant. He did throw seven no-hitters, after all. During one of them, Tiger slugger Norm Cash felt so helpless he decided to abandon his normal Louisville Slugger. What did he bring with him to … Continue reading
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WP: Strasburg to miss a year
In incredibly horrible news for the Washington Nationals, Stephen Strasburg will miss a year. He is going to have Tommy John surgery, according to the Washington Post.
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Louisville Lingo: The sky’s the limit
What is a “scraper?”
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Friday’s First Pitch – East showdown; Phils stumble; Pujols hits 400
The Yankees are about to win a series they won’t even play in. The Phillies have their fans panicking. Bart talks about teamwork.
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Book Review: “The tumult and the shouting” – Throught the eyes of a master
Grantland Rice is one of the legends of sportswriting. So when I saw his book, “The Tumult and the Shouting” sitting on a stand at a local used book sale, I couldn’t resist. The book is pretty close to an … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – No lead is too big
Billy Wanger tells it like it is. No time limit needed.
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