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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: September 2010
Book Review: A Rookie’s tale
The best analogy for Chris Coste’s autobiogaphy, “The 33-Year-Old Rookie: How I Finally Made it to the Big Leagues after 11 Years in the Minors,” is the author himself. The former Philadelphia Phillies catcher didn’t have the flash of a … Continue reading
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Thursday’s First Pitch – One series away
They played a triple header? No way. Rooting for the NL. The Nationals future
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Wednesday’s First Pitch – The Southpaw has some catching up to do
Brandon Phillips celebrates the Reds’ division championship. The Southpaw returns after a brief vacation. Brief. But enjoyable. Caught two Phillies games. Sat with my father and watched Roy Halladay clinch the division. The old man kept saying, “Can you believe … Continue reading
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Monday’s First Pitch – Phillies, Yankees clinch playoff berths
An odd clinch. A real hero.
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Trivia: Doubled up
Only two players in history have led their leagues in doubles for four straight seasons. Who are they?
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Friday’s First Pitch – Close races; Baker’s dozen
The Nationals make their biggest mistake since moving to DC. Who are you calling a fluke?
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Louisville Lingo: Paramount Pitcher
A “motion picture pitcher” is what type of hurler?
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Phillies’ bullpen has been nothing short of amazing
Earlier this week, I posted this in a first pitch: A lot of people are talking about how strong the Phillies’ front three are. And that’s justified. H2O (Halladay, Hamels and Oswalt) are a dominating triumvirate. But one of the … Continue reading
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Thursday’s First Pitch – Phils sweep; Rays rebound, Padres retake first
We expected drama this week. We’re getting it.
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