News & Notes: West Springfield Graduate Saunders Has Become Master of Start and Stop

 
Angels lefty Joe Saunders - a West Springfield grad - is 12-1 when pitching in a game that follows a loss, the very definition of a "stopper." [link]

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In our first history lesson, we learned that the Tigers were not dead . Now, in a look back at standings of the past, a number of conclusions can be drawn based on what we’ve seen so far in the ’08 season. Before we get to the conclusions, let’s take a look at what history tells us about April. The first thing one can learn by looking at the win-loss records of the teams that have made ...
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The Boston Red Sox got some bad news on Saturday afternoon when they found out Brandon Moss needed to have his appendix removed. He underwent the surgery at Mass General in Boston.
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The Official Site of The Boston Red Sox: News: Moss out following appendectomy

BOSTON -- Red Sox rookie outfielder Brandon Moss underwent an appendectomy Saturday night at Massachusetts General Hospital and will be out of action indefinitely. Moss wasn't feeling well Friday night, but went 2-for-4 with a home run and an ...
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