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The true measure of Rivera's genius. His resolve.
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 27 days ago
The true measure of Rivera's genius. His resolve.
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — On Saturday in the Joe Nathan make Armando Benitez look clutch post we spoke about the troubles that Joe Nathan has had in his playoff career. If you look at the numbers, it’s quite unbelievable really. It’s like he’s a completely different pitcher. But that’s what pressure does. You squeeze ... (more) The true measure of Rivera's genius. His resolve.

Comments vote down Around The Horn Around The Horn posted 27 days agoposted this
Huston Street latest closer to blow up, Charlie Manuel's smarts - Tom Verducci - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 27 days ago
Huston Street latest closer to blow up, Charlie Manuel's smarts - Tom Verducci - SI.com
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — 1. How is Mariano Rivera looking right about now? Not that we didn't already know that the Yankees closer is the best all-time at what he does, but the Division Series, in which closer after closer blew up in the ninth inning, showed why Rivera has ... (more) Huston Street latest closer to blow up, Charlie Manuel's ...

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 27 days agofound this
What Went Wrong In The 9th Inning
bugsandcranks.com - 25 days ago
What Went Wrong In The 9th Inning
— bugsandcranks.com — Now more than 48 hours removed from the fateful 9th inning that ended the Rockies season, I believe I’ve collected my thoughts and emotions enough to honestly and accurately sum up what went wrong in four words. Everything. Every damn thing. ... (more) What Went Wrong In The 9th Inning

Comments vote down The House That Glanville Built found this 25 days agofound this
nypost.com - 14 hours ago
Rockies hoping to move Hawpe
— nypost.com — CHICAGO – The Rockies will listen to offers for outfielder Brad Hawpe, who has one year left on his contract plus a team option for 2011. Hawpe, who made the All-Star team last year, is scheduled to make $7.5 million in 2010 but he had a terrible ... (more) Rockies hoping to move Hawpe

Comments vote down MetsBlog.com found this 14 hours agofound this
bugsandcranks.com - 25 days ago
Balloon Boy Story Symbolic Of Rockies Season
— bugsandcranks.com — All that drama. The highs and lows, the ups and downs, the is he or isn’t he. The moments of dread, resigned to the likelihood of a tragic ending. The crash landing in a dirt field. The joyous moments afterward that lead to hope. The reminder that maybe we’re not out of ... (more) Balloon Boy Story Symbolic Of Rockies Season

Comments vote down Rover Rover found this 25 days agofound this
oriolepost.com - 28 days ago
Phillies Going to the NLCS
— oriolepost.com — The Rockies were eliminated in the NLDS, as they lost to the Phillies, 5-4. Philadelphia advances to the NLCS where they'll face the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second year in a row. The Rockies were shocked, and after a three-run rally in the eighth, Huston Street and his team could not hold... (more) Phillies Going to the NLCS

Comments vote down mdguy2415 mdguy2415 posted 28 days agoposted this
Kiszla: No crying in baseball, even for Street
denverpost.com - 27 days ago
Kiszla: No crying in baseball, even for Street
— denverpost.com — All lost, the one thing Rockies relief pitcher Huston Street refused to do was cry. His voice cracked. Anguish moistened the corners of his eyes. But tears? No way. A ballgame blown, Street fought to keep what little this beaten man had: his dignity. ... (more) Kiszla: No crying in baseball, even for Street

Comments vote down No, You're a Towel found this 27 days agofound this
Kiszla: Weight of world tough to bear for Rockies' Street
denverpost.com - 28 days ago
Kiszla: Weight of world tough to bear for Rockies' Street
— denverpost.com — All lost, the one thing Rockies relief pitcher Huston Street refused to do was cry. His voice cracked. Anguish moistened the corners of his eyes. But tears? No way. A ballgame blown, Street fought to keep what little this beaten man had: his dignity. ... (more) Kiszla: Weight of world tough to bear for Rockies' Street

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 28 days agofound this
Huston Street's Blog
hustonstreet.mlblogs.com - 27 days ago
Huston Street's Blog
— hustonstreet.mlblogs.com — The bad comes with the good. My regular season was a good regular season. My postseason was not. The thing to remember is that if you put your heart into it, if you care, if it means something to you, it's going to hurt. I don't think I would want it ... (more) Huston Street's Blog

Comments vote down The Fightins found this 27 days agofound this
quinnmedia.blogspot.com - 28 days ago
Deja Vu All Over Again
— quinnmedia.blogspot.com — Huston Street (which as everyone in New York knows, should be pronounced "How-ston" Street) had a big time meltdown in the ninth inning tonight, as the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies came from two runs down to win the NLDS over the Colorado Rockies, 5-4, and will now play the LA ... (more) Deja Vu All Over Again

Comments vote down The Omnipotent Q The Omnipotent Q posted 28 days agoposted this
Huston Street is a DEAD END
novafantasysports.com - 28 days ago
Huston Street is a DEAD END
— novafantasysports.com — Update : Huston Street struggled for the third time in 3 appearances in the NLDS. He blew the save in Game 4 on Monday night, allowing 3 runs in the top of the 9th inning as the Phillies rallied to win the game, 5-4, and finished off the series with the Rockies, 3 games to 1. Fantasy ... (more) Huston Street is a DEAD END

Comments vote down novafantasysports novafantasysports posted 28 days agoposted this
Even the mightiest of closers eventually fall
bluejayhunter.com - 27 days ago
Even the mightiest of closers eventually fall
— bluejayhunter.com — All it took was less than one week and already the first round of the MLB playoffs are in the books. It was not without controversy what with the botched calls, but for me the storyline that prevailed through most of the series was the fall of many of the teams closers. Jonathan Papelbon, Joe ... (more) Even the mightiest of closers eventually fall

Comments vote down bluejayhunter bluejayhunter posted 27 days agoposted this
Street of Broken Dreams
baseballmusings.com - 27 days ago
Street of Broken Dreams
— baseballmusings.com — Mark Kiszla reports on Huston Street’s reaction to his second blown save in two games : As the Rockies’ season was dying in the bottom of the ninth and hope deflated from the Coors Field crowd of 49,940, Street did something that might surprise you. He confronted his failure. He ... (more) Street of Broken Dreams

Comments vote down StatsGuru StatsGuru posted 27 days agoposted this
Philly Sports Joke of the Day
the700level.com - 27 days ago
Philly Sports Joke of the Day
— the700level.com — How do you get from Colorado to LA? Take Huston Street! (nice one by Amy Kates ) (more) Philly Sports Joke of the Day

Comments vote down The700Level The700Level posted 27 days agoposted this
What’s Going on With the Closers?
nybaseballdigest.com - 27 days ago
What’s Going on With the Closers?
— nybaseballdigest.com — Another playoff game, another closer melts down. This time add the name Huston Street to the list. As of today here are the ERA’s for each of the postseason entrants: Joe Nathan -9.00 Jonathan Papelbon – 13.50 Huston Street – 13.50 Jonathan Broxton – 2.45 Brad ... (more) What’s Going on With the Closers?

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 27 days agoposted this
paullebowitz.com - 27 days ago
Time To Seriously Reconsider The Closer's Role
— paullebowitz.com — Huston Street's meltdown is the latest for a "closer" who's supposed to be the best reliever a club has to offer. The Rockies failure to advance is right on Street's shoulders, but he's only an innocent victim in the era of mediocrity being trusted to the biggest moments of the biggest games. (more) Time To Seriously Reconsider The Closer's Role

Comments vote down PRINCEOFNEWYORK PRINCEOFNEWYORK posted 27 days agoposted this
insidetherockies.com - 27 days ago
Street Suffers A Bitter Loss
— insidetherockies.com — Phillies strike for three in ninth against Rockies closer to move on to NLCS and end Rockies season (more) Street Suffers A Bitter Loss

Comments vote down Purple Row found this 27 days agofound this
Closing out Closers
mlbnotebook.com - 27 days ago
Closing out Closers
— mlbnotebook.com — For those of you who watched the Phillies end the Rockies' season last night, you may remember Dexter Fowler leapfrogging Chase Utley to beat a double play.  That was awesome.  You may also remember Huston Street pitching to Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, who, if you don't remember, are ... (more) Closing out Closers

Comments vote down mlbnotebook mlbnotebook posted 27 days agoposted this
Managerial Mistakes
twinkietalk.com - 27 days ago
Managerial Mistakes
— twinkietalk.com — The situation: Huston Street on to close. Ryan Howard at the plate. Runners on 1st and 2nd, two outs. The question: why is Street in the game? Ryan Howard this year hit .279/.360/.571. Vs lefties however, he hit .207/.298/.356. Joe Beimel is very good against lefties, but more importantly he ... (more) Managerial Mistakes

Comments vote down TCHB TCHB posted 27 days agoposted this