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"'78": Boston, Busing, Baseball and Bucky Fn Dent; Q&A with Author Bill Reynolds
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com - 5/19/2009
"'78": Boston, Busing, Baseball and Bucky Fn Dent; Q&A with Author Bill Reynolds
— huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com — In Boston, where politics and baseball are inherited religions, author Bill Reynolds takes us back in '78:... The Boston Red Sox, a Historic Game, and a Divided City, and examines the dual relationship of the city with its communities and its team during the tumultuous era. (more) "'78": Boston, Busing, Baseball and Bucky Fn Dent; Q&A ...

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baseball-reference.com - 6/17/2009
Carlton Fisk Statistics and History - Baseball
— baseball-reference.com — Year Age Tm League AL - American League (1901-present) NL - National League (1876-present) AA - American... Association ( UA - Union Association (1884) PL - Players League (1890) FL - Federeal League (1914-1915) NA - National Association ... (more) Carlton Fisk Statistics and History - Baseball

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sox35th.com - 9/4/2009
The Commander Will See You Now
— sox35th.com — Alright. I have to be honest. With all due respect, I hate the Chicago White Sox. It’s... not because you guys prevented my beloved Red Sox from repeating as World Series champs in 2005, dismissing us in a quick and painful ALDS. It’s not because of your manager, Ozzie Guillen, the ... (more) The Commander Will See You Now

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These are the memories that grandparents pass on to their grand children
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 10/7/2009
These are the memories that grandparents pass on to their grand children
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — If you love sports and drama, you had to love last night’s Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins... "Play-In game." We see and hear every day what is wrong with sports today, but that that game shows what is good about sports.  And how can you not root for the Twins (unless you are from ... (more) These are the memories that grandparents pass on to ...

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So when are the Sox going to retire Rice’s number?
newengland.comcastsportsnet.com - 3/6/2009
So when are the Sox going to retire Rice’s number?
— newengland.comcastsportsnet.com — According to organizatjon rules , a Red Sox player’s number can only be retired if it meets... two criteria: 1. Election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame 2. At least 10 years played with the Red Sox Considering the team flouted the ... (more) So when are the Sox going to retire Rice’s number?

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Pudge to the Astros
hardballtimes.com - 3/16/2009
Pudge to the Astros
— hardballtimes.com — Given that the Astros' catching situation was described as "dire" last week, this makes a lot of... sense : Catcher Ivan Rodriguez has agree to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Houston Astros, a source told ESPN's Steve Phillips on Monday. Rodriguez can make an additional $1.5 million ... (more) Pudge to the Astros

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FOX hates the Boston Red Sox
batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com - 5/9/2009
FOX hates the Boston Red Sox
— batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com — I am convinced. It was made official a long time ago, but I am convinced that FOX... just hates the Boston Red Sox. The remarks they say, the uncalled facts and stats they say, and every other word or run on sentence is a jinx towards the team so they lose. I'm not ... (more) FOX hates the Boston Red Sox

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mlb.mlb.com - 6/17/2009
Pudge ties Fisk for most games caught | astros.com: News
— mlb.mlb.com — By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 06/17/09 12:07 AM ET ARLINGTON -- For at least one day, two... guys nicknamed "Pudge" share the distinction of having caught more games than anyone else. Astros catcher Ivan Rodriguez donned a catcher's mask for the 2,226th ... (more) Pudge ties Fisk for most games caught | astros.com: News

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chicagonow.com - 10/2/2009
Ozzie's old school rant and generational gaps
— chicagonow.com —   Every player from an era gone by fears becoming the "remember when" guy.  Ozzie Guillen is no... different, but there's a lot more at work here.... (more) Ozzie's old school rant and generational gaps

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Johnny “Bronze” Kerr
majorleaguejerk.com - 2/12/2009
Johnny “Bronze” Kerr
— majorleaguejerk.com — A tribute to Johnny Kerr. (more) Johnny “Bronze” Kerr

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An Esquire writer’s lame hate on the Red Sox
newengland.comcastsportsnet.com - 2/25/2009
An Esquire writer’s lame hate on the Red Sox
— newengland.comcastsportsnet.com — Ya know when you’ve run out of good ideas? When you put together a list of the... most hated Red Sox of all time and it includes Willie Mays, Babe Ruth and Carlton Fisk. Seriously, that’s what Sean Cunningham of Esquire.com has done , using ... (more) An Esquire writer’s lame hate on the Red Sox

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bases.newsvine.com - 5/22/2009
Pudge's 300th homer and why catching is hard
— bases.newsvine.com — One of the battles that I'm constantly fighting over at my Twins-centric blog is trying to convince... the average fan of just how rare it is for a catcher to put up big numbers offensively for long periods of time. (more) Pudge's 300th homer and why catching is hard

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MLB: Pudge Rodriguez on the verge of history
examiner.com - 6/14/2009
MLB: Pudge Rodriguez on the verge of history
— examiner.com — He will pass Carlton Fisk as the game's all-time leader in games caught -- on Wednesday in... Texas, of all places (more) MLB: Pudge Rodriguez on the verge of history

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Astros C Rodriquez Ties Fisk’s Catching Record
mkrob.com - 6/17/2009
Astros C Rodriquez Ties Fisk’s Catching Record
— mkrob.com — Now that Tuesday’s game has now become an official game, Ivan Rodriguez has tied the Carlton Fisk’s... all-time record for games caught with 2,226. On Wednesday he’ll break the record. Here’s how Hunter Pence, an Arlington native who grew up cheering for Rodriguez, ... (more) Astros C Rodriquez Ties Fisk’s Catching Record

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Pudge Is Old School
babeslovebaseball.com - 6/18/2009
Pudge Is Old School
— babeslovebaseball.com — Ivan Rodriguez caught his 2,227th major league game Wednesday night, passing legendary backstop and all-around ornery bastard... Carlton Fisk, to become to all-time leading catcher in games started behind the plate. And he did so against the team who raised him... (more) Pudge Is Old School

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Pudge Catches Record, Passes Pudge
baseballmusings.com - 6/18/2009
Pudge Catches Record, Passes Pudge
— baseballmusings.com — Ivan Rodriguez set the record tonight for most games caught , passing the first Pudge, Carlton Fisk:... Ivan Rodriguez was 19 when the Texas Rangers promoted the fresh-faced catcher with a cannon for an arm to the major leagues midway through the ... (more) Pudge Catches Record, Passes Pudge

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BLS poll: Is Fisk or Rodriguez the best 'Pudge' in catcher history?
sports.yahoo.com - 6/18/2009
BLS poll: Is Fisk or Rodriguez the best 'Pudge' in catcher history?
— sports.yahoo.com — Who's your Pudge? Baseball fans have enjoyed having a Pudge behind home plate in major league games... for most of the past 40 years. Classmates gave Carlton Fisk the nickname "Pudge" in grade school, long before Ivan Rodriguez was born, ... (more) BLS poll: Is Fisk or Rodriguez the best 'Pudge' in ...

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sox35th.com - 6/18/2009
Of Pudges and Persistence
— sox35th.com — It has always bothered me to no end hearing people refer to Ivan Rodriguez as “Pudge,” as... though the juicing and backpedaling somehow put him in the company of possibly the surliest, toughest backstop of all-time. It’s as though playing the same position as one of the all-time ... (more) Of Pudges and Persistence

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Ivan Rodriguez Catches No. 2227
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com - 6/18/2009
Ivan Rodriguez Catches No. 2227
— thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — B ASEBALL IS POETRY . How fitting it was that Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez would set the all-time... games record for a catcher by facing the Texas Rangers, the team where it all began for him. Pudge caught his 2227th game, surpassing the other "Pudge", Carlton Fisk to become the most durable catcher ... (more) Ivan Rodriguez Catches No. 2227

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National Hockey League Is Coming To Fenway!
bosoxinjection.com - 7/16/2009
National Hockey League Is Coming To Fenway!
— bosoxinjection.com — Who doesn’t love going to Fenway Park to see a ball game? It’s the oldest ballpark in... the majors, it’s chalk full of history and memories. Now I’ve been to a few other ballparks around the majors, and if you ask me the best hot-dogs in all of baseball are at Fenway ... (more) National Hockey League Is Coming To Fenway!

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