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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: July 2011
Weekend Wrap: Spectacular trade deadline
What an exciting trade deadline! Normally baseball’s Black Friday is one big letdown with just a couple teams making moves that raise your eyebrows. Of course, there are the deals – such as when the Phillies picked up Matt Stairs … Continue reading
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Infield Chatter: Trade deadline 2011 edition
Baseball trade chat
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Trade deadline chirps about the Birds
By Michael Wherley Editor’s Note – Michael Wherley’s “Bird Watching” column appears a couple times a year. He’s a dedicated Orioles fan. We’ve all been hearing a lot of chirps about the Orioles making some moves before Sunday’s non-waiver trade … Continue reading
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The 10 best players with 3,000 hits
Every one talks about the 500 home run club. It’s full of mythic figures. Babe Ruth calling his shot. Ted Williams hitting a home run in his last at-bat. Reggie Jackson hitting three home runs in a World Series game … Continue reading
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Blyleven, Alomar and Gillick inducted into Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame
Congratulations are in order for Roberto Alomar, left, Pat Gillick, center, and Bert Blyleven. The trio entered the Hall of Fame on Sunday. Their entrance was well deserved.
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A Diamondbacks fan makes you smile
Mark Grace is really impressed with the way a young fan behaved after getting a foul ball.
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Don’t expect Phillies’ Amaro to trade for Carlos Beltran
Ruben Amaro is the mad scientist of Major League Baseball’s general managers. You know the track record: Traded for Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay and Roy Oswalt. He’s not afraid to give up well regarded prospects. In trading Cliff Lee, he … Continue reading
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Meet Orioles shortstop at York Gallaria
Robert Andino will sign autographs and greet fans at the York Gallaria on Friday. Here are the details.
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