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Mike Jacobs column: Talking toughness, what it means and how far it can carry a team

I had the chance to visit with a high school basketball team last week, and in the pre-practice meetin was very impressed that they were referring to an article that I wrote about a couple of years back.
Via Courier Press  |  January 15, 2012
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Arizona Diamondbacks Add First Base Depth with Mike Jacobs Signing

Despite having second-year player Paul Goldschmidt and veteran and original Diamondback Lyle Overbay on the current roster at first base, Arizona added another option to the position on Wednesday by signing slugger Mike Jacobs to a minor league deal. The move was first reported by Baseball America and then followed up by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Drafted by the New York...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 05, 2012
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Minor Moves: Jacobs, Gaudin, Delaney, Fields, Mather

We'll keep track of today's minor moves right here.. The Pirates announced that they signed right-hander Logan Kensing to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training.  The 29-year-old spent the 2011 campaign with the Yankees' top affiliate after recovering from elbow surgery in 2010. The Diamondbacks signed first baseman Mike Jacobs to...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  January 04, 2012
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Some things to think about on Christmas Day | MIKE JACOBS COLUMN

With the holidays upon us, it's important to remember what's really important and matters the most.
Via Courier Press  |  December 24, 2011
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In coaching, Dorothy's approach — like Coach K's — can trump the Almighty Oz | MIKE JACOBS COLUMN

The Thanksgiving holidays offered some important coaching role models, and in some cases, will probably surprise as well as promote thought of the kind of leaders to emulate.
Via Courier Press  |  December 04, 2011
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MLS, after setting attendance records, sends out its best to determine a champ | MIKE JACOBS COLUMN

The MLS Cup takes place tonight, pitting the Los Angeles Galaxy and Houston Dynamo. While the game represents the top two teams in Major League Soccer, it also puts an exclamation point on a season when soccer returned to mainstream American pro sports.
Via Courier Press  |  November 19, 2011
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