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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
Infield Chatter – Home(team) improvement
Baseball chat
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – Manny on the move?
A member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team gets hung up on a flagpole during a jump into the ballpark before the baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 24, … Continue reading
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Shane Victorino, Domonic Brown and the Phillies’ playoff push
Charlie Manuel plays his regulars, no matter the situation, no matter the slump. It usually pays off. He might benefit from giving one of his regulars a rest in certain situations. That regular: Shane Victorino. Those situations: When certain right … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s First Pitch – Pitching gems; What will Damon do?
Of course the Marlins are making money. Let’s be serious. The Phillies didn’t lose because of a bad call, they lost because Jayson Werth got picked off at second base and several other boneheaded offensive plays.
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Poll: Retirement party
The Dodgers have just locked up broadcaster Vin Scully for another season. Scully, 82, is one of the more famous active octogenarians in sports. Another is 83-year-old Joe Paterno, the legendary, longtime coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. For … Continue reading
Monday’s First Pitch – Goodbye, Lou
So long, Sweet Lou. Pirate plunder. And delusional Dodgers.
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Trivia: Swinging 70s sluggers
Which player had the most home runs during the 1970s
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Louisville Lingo: Gangster play
What is meant when a team is said to have had an “Al Capone?”
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Andre Dawson, explodes, Dibble follows, Joe West involved
Found this on YouTube. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen anything about it. Five quick thoughts: 1. The reporters shirt is louder than Dawson’s interview. Hell, it’s louder than his on-field explosion. 2. The “Dibble’s not screwed on tight, … Continue reading
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Friday’s First Pitch – Rocket roundup
Rocket wrap-up. Building up some leads. And how about that Brian Matusz?
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