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MOISES ALOU RUMORS & GOSSIP
Today in 1857, The Only Nolan Was Born
Baseball has always had its share of eccentrics. Mark Fidrych talked to the ball. Moises Alou urinated on his hands to get a better grip on his bat. Then there was Turk Wendell, about whom the Chicago Tribune wrote:
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He doesn’t wear socks on the field. He waves at the center-fielder before each inning. He brushes his teeth between innings. He makes...
Iconic Boston Bullpen Cop Celebrates Red Sox World Series Win (Gif)
A.B. Steve Horgan is Bizarro World Steve Bartman.
Both lifelong fans of their hometown teams, neither could have known that they would become famous/infamous because of a single play in a MLB LCS game. BOTH plays happened on October 14 (2003,2013) – exactly 10 years apart, almost to the minute.
The story of Steve Bartman is tough to swallow, especially for any fan who has ever...
Via The Awesome Boston
October 31, 2013
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Yesterday Was the Ten Year Anniversary of Steve Bartman
It’s known as the “Bartman Game.” Ten years ago, on Oct. 14, 2003, the Chicago Cubs had their best opportunity to reach the World Series for the first time since 1945. Leading the Florida Marlins three games to two in the National League Championship Series and owning a 3-0 lead in the eighth inning of Game 6, it all came apart. Starter Mark Prior was cruising until that fateful...
Via Unathletic
October 15, 2013
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It's Déjà Vu for Moises Alou
It's been close to ten years since Steve Bartman reached out and fouled up (get it) Chicago Cubs outfielder Moises Alou's chances at making potentially a game saving grab.
And Monday night, it was déjà vu all over again.
Now serving as the general manager for the Domican Republic's team during the World Baseball Classic, Alou was on hand to watch current...
Via Hall of Very Good
March 19, 2013
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Moises Sierra’s great catch evokes memories of Bartman for Moises Alou (vid)
During Monday’s tilt between the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands in a World Baseball Classic match-up at AT&T Park, Dominican left fielder Moises Sierra made an incredible catch of a foul ball off the bat of Andruw Jones in the top of the first inning, diving into the stands to snag a fly ball…right out of the waiting mitt of a fan eagerly awaiting for his prized souvenir...
Via Sportress of Blogitude
March 19, 2013
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Mets Baseball Card of the Day: Moises Alou (Topps 2007)
The big offseason acquisition for the Mets in 2007 was Moises Alou. Topps put their Alou card out early, before he even played a game as a Met. How’d they do it? Photoshop. This was one of the few Topps Photoshop jobs that viewers could eventually tell that the jersey was a digital fake. We’ll look at another one later.
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Via 213 Miles From Shea
September 25, 2012
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This Date in Pirates History: August 8
Today we have five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including two pitchers for the 1987 team, as well another two pitchers who hold dubious team records. There are also two transactions of note, one involving a Hall of Fame pitcher. In his Jolly Roger Rewind, John Fredland covers a game from the 1995 season, in which the Pirates batters tie two team records for...
Via Pirates Prospects
August 08, 2012
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Magglio Ordonez and Moises Alou
Magglio Ordonez officially retired on Sunday and the Detroit Tigers threw a little party for him before the game. The celebration was later credited by Jim Leyland as part of Justin Verlander's problems against the Yankees in the game that was played after the ceremonies were over. Those two facts were probably fitting as they tied the career of Ordonez in a bow. Magglio Ordonez...
Via The Flagrant Fan
June 04, 2012
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On this date in Giants history — Dec. 27
2004: After the Cubs decline Moises Alou (.293, 39 HR, 106 RBI) a contract option, the Giants sign the free agent outfielder to a one-year deal with an option for a second year. It will be the second time the All-star will be managed by his dad Felipe (as he did playing with the Expos from 1992-’96).
(All entries courtesy nationalpastime.com)
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Via 22gigantes
December 27, 2011
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Former Giant Matty Alou dies
Matty Alou (1938-2011)
Former Giants outfielder Matty Alou, the brother of fellow Giants Felipe and Jesus Alou, has died at the age of 72, according to the Associated Press. He died at his home in the Dominican Republic after battling diabetes for several years.
Born Mateo Rojas Alou on Dec. 22, 1938 in Bajos de Haina, San Critobal, he was drafted in 1957 by the then-New York Giants...
Via 22gigantes
November 03, 2011
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