For the first time in his 14-year career, Derek Jeter will not be participating in postseason baseball. Given that, "The Captain" will have to find some alternative diversions this October. To that end, we've put together a daily itinerary of suggested activities, in hopes of helping the future Hall of Famer negotiate this difficult time in his life.
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September 13, 2008
Francisco Rodriguez tied former White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen's 18-year old record for saves in a season in Thursday night's 7-4 Angels victory over the Seattle Mariners.
With K-Rod now one save shy of the all-time record, the question arises? how should fantasy owners handle K-Rod in 2009? Closers
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September 14, 2008
Francisco Rodriguez now holds the record for saves in a season with 58.
Even in this modern era of bullpen specialization, Bobby Thigpen's record of 57 saves was allowed to stand for 18 years. It took one dominating reliever and a really good team to break that record.
I know a lot of you don't like Frankie [...]
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September 12, 2008
Francisco Rodriguez got his 57th save last night, tying Bobby Thigpen's single-season record.
Maybe more impressive than Frankie's individual accomplishemnt is the team aspect of getting 57 saves. After the game the entire team congratulated Frankie like it was a big deal, even though you can argue the team is just as responsible for the record [...]
Via Waiting For Next Year
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September 13, 2008
Cliff Lee had a rough ninth inning, but managed to get his league leading 22nd victory in a 12-5 win over the Royals. For Lee, it was his 5th victory over Kansas City this season.
Via The Sports Fellas
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September 12, 2008
You probably know already that Francisco Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the Western Coast of the United States of America, is one of the best closers in baseball. You also probably know that his team is one of the best in baseball, their silly name notwithstanding. What you may not know is he recently tied the all-time single season saves record...
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September 13, 2008
So for the first time in roughly 15 years, the Yankees are irrelevant.With just 2+ weeks of the season remaining, the Yankees have no chance of winning the division, the wild card or anything. Hell, they may (probably?) finish the season in 4th place.The 2008 season is over.Now, the only thing I have left, is to root for individual accomplishments. Mike Mussina, for example, is...
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