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How Come No One Believes Racism Exists Until a White Guy Says It Does?
October 28, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Cubs fans are racist. We have heard it time and again from many different sources, although all of them have been African-American until now. In recent years Dusty Baker, Latroy Hawkins, Jacque Jones, and now Milton Bradley claimed to have received racist hate mail and racist taunts...
MLB Trade Rumors: Closers On The Move??
June 11, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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by David Zalubowski - AP
about 1 month ago:
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Huston Street reacts after striking out Florida Marlins' Jeremy Hermida for the final out in the Rockies' 3-2 victory in...
Possible Trading Chips
June 08, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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So after 2 months and a week, the stros are doing what they are known to do...they are stuggling at home and early on in the season. Now in my opinion, we can still make the playoffs as we are a great 2nd half team. So with that being said, I am here to talk about the trade deadline...
Cubs-Brewers Never Disappoints
April 12, 2009 by
Chicago Sports Blogs
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The Cubs wrapped up a 3-game series against the Brewers tonight, and all three games lived up to the hype. Some thoughts:
Freaking Kevin Gregg. He's yet another in the long line of on-and-on-and-on crappy closer acquisitions for the Cubs. Antonio Alfonseca...
Philly Loves Their Pitchers Enough to Stalk Them
March 06, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Geoff Geary. Go ahead, take a moment. If you don?t play in a 14-team NL-only fantasy baseball league, you may spend a few moments trying to remember which soap he was on and then give up and turn to the almighty Google. However, Philly fans are very familiar with the former Phillie pitcher, ...
Was Farny Not Available?
March 03, 2009 by
Simon On Sports
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Joe Nathan is out of the World Baseball Classic so naturally the Americans went with Latroy Hawkins as his replacement? Huh? Why go with the Black Farny when the real Farny is Available? I am confused. [MLB]
LaTroy Hawkins: Team USA gettin' Desperate
March 02, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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The World Baseball Classic is supposed to be a display of baseball from all over the world being played at the highest level. By no means is LaTroy Hawkins supposed to be involved in this tournament in any capacity. Relief pitchers with career ERAs above 4.70 should not come anywhere near this ...
Teflon Twinkies: A Poll to Determine the Greatest Twins of the Metrodome Era: Righty Relievers Edition
February 25, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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The poll was open for more than a week, and the loyal and learned B & C readers have spoken, designating Chili Davis as the Teflon DH in a rather sizable win over Hall of Famer Paul Molitor.
And with the Chili Dawg, the list draws that much closer to completion:
Teflon Twinkies...
A Solid Game Plan
January 22, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Which would you rather have as a free agent member of your bullpen based on their 2008 numbers? Reliever A: 29 yrs, 92.0 mph fastball, 55.1 innings, 39/24 K/BB and a 5.07 FIPReliever B: 32 yrs, 92.1 mph fastball, 46.1 innings, 38/21 K/BB and a 6.13 FIP
From April 1st until June...
This Week in Yankees History (12/21-12/27)
December 21, 2008 by
Sliding Into Home
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December 21st - December 27th December 21st 1947 - Former Yankees OF Elliot Maddox (1974-1976) was born. On March 23, 1974, Elliot was purchased by the Yankees from the Rangers. Elliot played well for the Yankees in OF, replacing Bobby Mercer as the Yankees CF during the 1974 AL...
Houston Astros off Season Report
December 05, 2008 by
Baseball Reflections
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Season Wrap Up
The Astros last left us by missing the playoffs with an 86-75 record to finish third in the National League Central. Although they were in the heat of the race for a while, they dropped off at the end when they were forced to play home games in Milwaukee because of...
Another reliever gone...
December 03, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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For those of us who thought Doug Brocail could be a solid middle reliver and veteran presence in the bull-pen, you can scratch him from the list of available reliever. The 41 y/o right hander who the Mets put a claim on, in August of last year has re-signed a one year deal with the...
Rumors, Rumors, Rumors
November 10, 2008 by
Twins Territory
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Each year right after the World Series, the rumors begin to fly. Who will be retained? Who will be signed in the market? Who will be traded? All of these questions we attempt to answer.
Even without a big name player needing to be resigned, and even without a big name player...
Dombrowski: Pitching and Defense
October 11, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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In a recent email to Tigers GM Dave Dombrowksi, I asked where he would like to improve over the offseason. Personally, I think the Tigers have a solid core of middle relievers, but lack the late inning guys to put the game away. With that said, Dombrowski responded through a media...
Definitely Listen to This
September 30, 2008 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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If you didn't already know, I love listening to Rocco after each and every game. You can listen to any show [here], but [this very short clip] called "Double Entendre '08" is absolutely hilarious. I demand that you click that link and listen to it right now. Silly...
Around the Majors
September 25, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Source: Jon Heyman Several teams have said that they would like to add a second baseman, suggesting that both Robinson Cano and Brian Roberts could be on the move this offseason. The Brewers attempted to land Brian Roberts last spring, but failed after their unwillingness to trade...
Around the Majors
September 22, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Source: Jon Heyman Several teams have said that they would like to add a second baseman, suggesting that both Robinson Cano and Brian Roberts could be on the move this offseason. The Brewers attempted to land Brian Roberts last spring, but failed after their unwillingness to trade...
GameDay #143 at Astros
September 08, 2008 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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Pirates (60-82) at Astros (76-67) 8:05--Minute Maid Park, Houston Ian Snell (6-10, 5.59) vs. Alberto Arias (0-0, 2.63) [Preview] ----------- Well, the Pirates may not have a whole lot left to play for. But they can continue the city's dominance over Houston this year! - The Pirates...
Numbers tell story of Yankee season
September 03, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Here are some numbers that sum up the futility of the 2008 season for the New York Yankees.
0 ? The number of combined victories for young starters Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy, counted on as mainstays of the rotation this season.
0.00 ? LaTroy Hawkins' ERA in 14 games with Houston...
Error of my ways
August 01, 2008 by
I Remember Dome-Dogs
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Astros GM Ed Wade is either incredibly stupid or incredibly genius. In the interest of playing devil's advocate, we're trying to find evidence of the latter...
Trading season ‘Kudos & Wet Willies’
August 01, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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The non-waiver trade deadline is over. Manny Ramirez is in Los Angeles, Pudge Rodriguez is a Yankee, Randy Wolf and LaTroy Hawkins are Houston Astros, and there are no new members of the New York Mets.
Let's review the winners and losers of baseball's trading season in our...
Fear and Loathing in Houston
July 31, 2008 by
I Remember Dome-Dogs
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As the deadline clicks closer, the Astros continue to squander this valuable opportunity.
LaTroy Hawkins Traded
July 30, 2008 by
The Chuck Knoblog
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Recently DFA'd LaTroy Hawkins has been traded to the Houston Astros for Matt Cusick. Cusick is a 22 year old second baseman currently in A-ball. I don't know what level he will play at for the Yankees, but here is some background info on him: He was a tenth-round pick out USC...
Hey Yanks! Don't call the Tribe, the Tribe will call you
April 28, 2008 by
Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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The game story in the New York Post today is a classic example of the mindset of the Yankees, their fans and the reporters that cover the team.
Two classic components of the Yankee attitude are on display.
1.) Everyone wants to be a Yankee under any circumstances - no questions...
Pen coming together as Tribe tops Yanks again
April 26, 2008 by
Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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Victor Martinez was the obvious hero in Saturday's Tribe win over the Yankees, but the bullpen is the reason why the Indians have taken the first two games of this series.
Martinez slapped a bases loaded single to left off of Yanks reliever Ross Ohlendorf for a 4-3 walk-off...
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