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K-Rod Pulls an Armando Benitez; Mets Lose in Ninth 7-4
September 30, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Mets fans should be used to these types of games in 2009. If there is anything we’ve learned as fans this season it is to expect the unexpected. Francisco Rodriguez gave up 5 runs in the ninth inning on a bases loaded walk to Adam Dunn and a Grand Slam to Justin Maxiel to give...
Odds & Ends: Halladay, Pujols, Mateo, Benitez
September 25, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Here's a few links to check out as Roy Halladay makes what might be his final start in Toronto as a member of the home team...
MLB.com's Jordan Bastian spoke to Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston about Halladay, and what the offseason might hold for him. "If you...
Wandy Pitches An Outstanding Game But Gets Zero Run Support
And that bout says it all. He pitched 7 innings - would have easily thrown a CG if he hadn't been removed for a PH in the 8th (Jason Useless Michaels who struck out on a ball in the dirt with the tying run on third) and gave up a clean single up the middle followed by a double...
Armando Benitez’ Eventful Return To Affiliated Baseball
August 25, 2009 by
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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Sunday evening I took a little time out from panhandling and attended my first ballgame in a few weeks, as I witnessed Memphis defeat Round Rock, 6-1. Though rehab appearances by St. Louis’ Troy Glaus and Houston’s Aaron Boone piqued my curiosity, the real draw for your...
Where's Nolan Ryan Now That We Could Actually Use Him?
August 25, 2009 by
Faith and Fear
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Just to catch you up on New York Mets pitcher depletion matters:
• Johan Santana, out for the season as you might have suspected once he was scratched from tonight's start. He's going in for "minor" arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove bone chips. I know...shudder...
Benitez Signs with Houston
August 23, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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Former Mets closer Armando Benitez signed with the Houston Astros yesterday. The 36 year old Benitez had been pitching in the independent Atlantic League for the Newark Bears. He was assigned to AAA.
In Newark Benitez was 1-0 with a 2.86 ERA. He struck out 43 in 34 innings, and opponents...
Houston Astros sign two-time All-Star Armando Benitez to minor-league contract
Former big league closer Armando Benitez and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract.
Astros sign Armando Benitez to minor league deal
August 22, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Former big league closer Armando Benitez and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract.
Astros sign former big league closer Armando Benitez to minor league deal
August 22, 2009 by
Star Tribune
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Astros sign Armando Benitez to minor league deal
August 22, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Former big league closer Armando Benitez and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract.
Astros sign Benitez to minor-league deal
HOUSTON (AP) -Former big league closer Armando Benitez and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract.
Astros sign P Benitez to minor league deal
August 22, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Houston Astros signed pitcher Armando Benitez to a minor league contract on Saturday.
Astros sign former All-Star Benitez to minor league deal
The Astros signed 36-year-old reliever Armando Benitez to a minor league deal and assigned him to Class AAA Round Rock.
Astros sign Armando Benitez
August 22, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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Astros sign Armando Benitez
Per Brian McTaggart, via Twitter.
Astros Ink Armando Benitez
August 22, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Astros have signed Armando Benitez.
Nothing Glamorous About Closing Games
August 12, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Last night, The Marlins completed an amazing comeback by taking an 8-7 lead over the Astros after trailing 7-2 at Land Shark Stadium.
With closer Leo Nunez coming in in the ninth, everyone thought this was going to be it for the Astros, but Nunez blew the save by giving up a game tying...
Why Don't Baltimore Orioles Fans Hate Tony Fernandez?
July 15, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Orioles fans don't hate Tony Fernandez, although given the history, it seems there are some worthwhile reasons that they should. Fernandez played only one season with the Yankees in 1995, and he never appeared in a Red Sox uniform. Even though he's never truly been a part of...
Why Don't Baltimore Orioles Fans Hate Tony Fernandez?
July 15, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Orioles fans don't hate Tony Fernandez, although given the history, it seems there are some worthwhile reasons that they should. Fernandez played only one season with the Yankees in 1995, and he never appeared in a Red Sox uniform. Even though he's never truly been a part of...
Acosta, Franklin, Benitez, Miceli and Clontz
June 24, 2009 by
Replacement Level Yankees
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Who are five pitchers I’d hate to have in my bullpen? No.
A prestigious personal injury law firm? No.
These are the five men to face down Mariano Rivera, the batter.
6/24/09 - Manny Acosta gets Rivera to line out to center.
6/20/06 - Ryan Franklin strikes Rivera...
Odds And Ends: Crisp, Benitez, Pollock
June 24, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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On this day in MLBTR histroy, the Padres hadn't decided whether to be buyers or sellers. A lot's changed since last year, but many teams face a similar dilemma now. Here are some links for the morning...
Coco Crisp will miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum...
Benitez Blows Save in Atlantic League All Star Game
June 24, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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I made a joke about this after yesterday’s show, but it indeed happened. Armando Benitez blew a 5-3 lead in the Atlantic League All Star Game, giving up four runs in the ninth innings. Andrew Mees, who covered the game for NYBD, was there live and has the blow by blow in game blog that [...]
Same Old Armando Benitez
June 24, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Do you ever get a sinking feeling watching a baseball game? The feeling that you know something bad is going to happen and no matter how many different Gods you pray to, no matter how many breaks your team gets, no matter how many times you tell yourself that it's going to be okay...
Former New York Yankees, Mets reliever Armando Benitez making best of it with Newark Bears while waiting for another major-league shot
William Perlman/The Star-LedgerArmando Benitez, center, says he's landed in Newark because of a right hamstring injury he suffered while with the Giants in 2005, from which he never recovered properly. The fan reached out over a railing and called out...
Former New York Mets, Yankees reliever Armando Benitez making best of it with Newark Bears while waiting for another major-league shot
William Perlman/The Star-LedgerArmando Benitez, center, says he's landed in Newark because of a right hamstring injury he suffered while with the Giants in 2005, from which he never recovered properly. The fan reached out over a railing and called out...
Hey, You Used To Be Armando Benitez!
June 23, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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When I purchased tickets to the 2009 Atlantic League all star game a month back, I figured I would be treated to watching former MLBers Carl Everett, Preston Wilson, Keith Foulke and more continue to try and resurrect their respective careers.However, when the rosters were finally...
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