2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox... And the rest.
We all remember the big boys on that team, like Schilling and Varitek and Derek Lowe and Ortiz and the raw sex appeal of guys like Dave Roberts and Doug Mientkiewicz.But a lot of guys got a ring that year that maybe aren't household names. Not even in their own households, where they sip endless cups of tea and blend in with the drapes. Who are these forgotten warriors and where...
Via Baseball Heavy
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October 29, 2011
Discuss
'04 Red Sox vs. '11 Bruins: Who Had The Better Postseason?
I got into a debate with a friend of mine about who had the most exciting postseason, the 2004 Boston Red Sox or the 2011 Boston Bruins. He, and many others who chimed in, said the Bruins. I, and two other people, said the 2004 Red Sox.
People used the World Series as an example of why it wasn't exciting. The Red Sox World Series that year was a sweep, but did feature a very...
Via The Mark Graham Sports Blog
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October 27, 2011
Theo Epstein's Move to Chicago Recreates Historic Link Between Red Sox and Cubs
The Red Sox and Cubs were long linked by their playoff futility. Until 2004. Now, with one of the biggest architects of that World Series-winning team, Theo Epstein, taking his talents to the north side of Chicago, the link has been recreated. When Keith Foulke fielded Edgar Renteria's comebacker and underhanded it to Doug Mientkiewicz for the final out of that '04 World...
Via NESN.com
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October 25, 2011
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October 25, 2011
Around The Web: Logan White Interview, NL West All-Stars, And Ned Colletti’s 2012
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MLB: The Pirates have hired Dodgers assistant trainer Todd Tomczyk to be their head trainer, which still leaves the Dodgers stuck with Stan “He Looks Fine To Me” Conte.
MLB: Doug Mientkiewicz will be back with the Dodgers as an instructor. I have no real thoughts on this, because I don’t know anything about his coaching ability, and I don’...
Via ChadMoriyama.com
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October 15, 2011
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October 15, 2011
Mientkiewicz returns to Dodgers as instructor
Retired as a player, 37-year-old Doug Mientkiewicz has returned to the Dodgers as an instructor. He just finished a two-week introduction as a guest at the club's instructional league for prospects at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
Via dodgers.com
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October 14, 2011
Mariano Rivera, a closer like no other
Asked about Mariano Rivera, Doug Mientkiewicz knows he never got a hit off the New York Yankees' great closer. He's glad to find out he's not alone.
Via Seattle Times
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September 18, 2011
Mariano Rivera, a closer like no other
NEW YORK - Asked about Mariano Rivera, Doug Mientkiewicz knows he never got a hit off the New York Yankees' great...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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September 18, 2011
Mariano Rivera, a closer like no other
Asked about Mariano Rivera, Doug Mientkiewicz knows he never got a hit off the New York Yankees' great closer. He's glad to find out he's not alone.
Via Miami Herald
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September 18, 2011
Mariano Rivera, a closer like no other
Asked about Mariano Rivera, Doug Mientkiewicz knows he never got a hit off the New York Yankees' great closer. He's glad to find out he's not alone.
As Rivera approaches the career saves record, an astounding 454 batters are 0-fer against him.
''So, I have company then?'' Mientkiewicz said. ''It's not just me? Awesome.''
Tied with...
Via AP on Fox
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September 18, 2011
Mariano Rivera, a closer like no other
NEW YORK (AP) - Asked about Mariano Rivera, Doug Mientkiewicz knows he never got a hit off the New York Yankees' great closer. He's glad to find out he's not alone.As Rivera approaches the career saves record, an astounding 454 batters are 0-fer against him."So, I have company then?" Mientkiewicz ...
Via Washington Times
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September 18, 2011
If At “First” You Don’t Succeed…Get Depth
There’s an old saying related to baseball that, “If at first you don’t succeed, try the outfield.” But if the Mets march to the beat of their own drummer, they changed that philosophy from the “outfield” to “first base.” John Olerud leaves as a free agent, no problem! Throw Todd Zeile there. Mo Vaughn hasn’t played in...
Via Mets Merized Online
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September 14, 2011
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September 14, 2011
Doug Mientkiewicz Selling Coral Gables House For Under $3,000,000
And to think we were sitting around the office this afternoon wondering what ever happened to journeyman, defensive specialist Doug Mientkiewicz. It came to our attention that a guy who played 12 seasons and didn’t break 70 home runs (career) during the steroid season made $13,000,000 in salary over his years of service. Dude bought this Coral Gables, Florida house way back...
Via Busted Coverage
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July 27, 2011
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July 27, 2011
Friday’s Cold Stahoviak: Franklin Stubbs
Franklin Stubbs was a starting first baseman on a World Series Champion. They won the 88 series when Stubbs hit ,223 for the season, with 8 home runs. Thttp://7is.neswblogs.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=4284&action=edit&message=10hings have changed.
Stubbs was a decent enough hitter, I guess, with a career average of 18 homeruns a season, but he wasn’t ever able codger...
Via 7th Inning Stache
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April 29, 2011
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April 29, 2011
Baseball Players of Polish Roots
Casimir Pulaski Day is a holiday observed in Illinois on the first Monday of every March in memory of Casimir Pulaski (March 6, 1745[1] – October 11, 1779), a Revolutionary War cavalry officer born in Poland as Kazimierz Pułaski. He is known for his contributions to the U.S. military in the American Revolution by training its soldiers and cavalry.In honor of Casimir Pulaski Day...
Via Bleacher GM
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March 07, 2011
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March 07, 2011
Give him a C! O's greet Justin Duchscherer with misspelled jersey
When it comes to baseball's difficult-to-spell last names, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Justin Duchscherer owns a mine field on par with Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Alex Anthopoulous, Doug Mientkiewicz and Mr. Scrabble himself, Mark Rzepczynski. Try and spell any of their names off the top of your head and most people are just asking for trouble. The latest victim of these notorious...
Via Big League Stew
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February 20, 2011
Remembering the 1977 Jon Matlack 4-Way Deal
If you ask most fans to name a four-team deal, the one that jumps to mind is the 2004 deal among the Red Sox, Twins, Cubs and Expos that sent Nomar Garciaparra out of Boston and brought Orlando Cabrera, Doug Mientkiewicz and a World Series title to the Red Sox. But the one that jumps to my mind is the one where the Mets traded Jon Matlack. At the Winter Meetings in Hawaii in December...
Via Mets360.com
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December 15, 2010
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December 15, 2010
<b>Video</b>
Giants ace Tim Lincecum pitched a complete game shutout as San Francisco beat Atlanta to take a 1-0 series lead in the NLDS. Doug Mientkiewicz and Lauren Shehadi analyze the game.
Via CBSSports.com
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October 08, 2010
From the Archives
I love the baseball postseason. Always have, even when the Red Sox aren't involved. (No, not aggravated by that at all, why do you ask?) And so, in honor of the beginning of another month of late nights, chilly tension, and Tim McCarver's mangling of the language, we present the following, reprinted with permission from the late, lamented Misery Loves Company.American League...
Via Gheorghe: The Blog
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October 06, 2010
2001: Gold Glove First Baseman
Friday August 10, 2001
Straight from Charlton’s Baseball Chronology
In the Twins 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay‚ Minnesota 1B Doug Mientkiewicz makes all 3 outs in the bottom of the 2nd without touching first base. The Devil Rays have Toby Hall on 3B and Randy Winn on 1B with no outs in the inning when Aubrey Huff hits a weak grounder to Mientkiewicz. The first sacker crosses the...
Via Coffeyville Whirlwind
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August 09, 2010
Doug Mientkiewicz Opts Out Of Contract
6:34pm: MLB.com's Joe Frisaro says that Mientkiewicz opted out of his contract.6:17pm: The Marlins have released first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz, reports Juan C. Rodriguez of The Sun Sentinel. They signed him to a minor league contract just nine days ago.The 35-year-old Mientkiewicz appeared in just four games with Florida's Triple-A affiliate, going 4-for-16 with a double...
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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May 14, 2010
Marlins Release Doug Mientkiewicz
The Marlins have released first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz, reports Juan C. Rodriguez of The Sun Sentinel.
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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May 14, 2010
Florida Marlins release Miami native Doug Mientkiewicz
That tryout didn’t last long. Doug Mientkiewicz, who recently signed a minor league deal with the Marlins, appeared in four games with Triple-A New Orleans before the Marlins released him. Mientkiewicz batted .250 (4 for 16) with a double, and RBI, two walks and four strikeouts.
The Marlins had to make a quick call on Mientkiewicz. His deal included a one-day out clause for...
Via Sun Sentinel
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May 14, 2010
Mientkiewicz opts out of Minors deal
First baseman Doug Mientkiewicz opted out of his Minor League contract, and he again is a free agent. The Marlins signed Mientkiewicz to a Minors deal May 5.
Via mlb.com
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May 14, 2010
Florida Marlins: Bryan Petersen optioned, Brett Hayes recalled
In advance of the four-game set with the Mets, the Marlins optioned outfielder Bryan Petersen to Triple-A New Orleans and recalled catcher Brett Hayes. Having that third catcher on the bench enables Fredi Gonzalez to pinch-hit John Baker and Ronny Paulino at will. Gaby Sanchez was designated as the emergency catcher, but on some occasions he exits late in games to accommodate...
Via Sun Sentinel
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May 13, 2010
Hillman Watch
Each Spring since 1969, I have high hopes for my Kansas City Royals. Ever the clear-eyed realist, I may have acknowledged on occasion that they might not win the World Series every year, but I am always convinced that this is the season they will at least be competitive again. And keep in mind this includes teams whose opening day roster has highlighted such baseball giants...
Via Kings of Kauffman
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May 08, 2010
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