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Dodgers' failure to hang on could prove costly

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:21:41 +1900

Yes, it was only Game 1. But Ken Rosenthal says the Dodgers missed a golden opportunity to get the Phils in trouble.

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Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:57:59 +1900

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Red Sox gambling there'll be a Game 7

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:45:21 +1900

The Red Sox rotation is set up to win the ALCS in seven games, but Ken Rosenthal has doubts about whether it'll get that far.

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OK, this time I'm picking the Dodgers ... I think

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:25:10 +1900

He picked against the Dodgers the first time around and was sufficiently chastised. Will Ken Rosenthal do it again in the NLCS?

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OK, this time I'm picking the Dodgers

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:16:59 +1900

He picked against the Dodgers the first time around. Will Ken Rosenthal do it again vs. the Phillies?

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BoSox are baseball's consummate winners

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 06:53:56 +1900

The Red Sox found a way to win again, this time eliminating the Angels. They remind Ken Rosenthal of baseball's last dynasty.

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Five keys for Monday's games

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:02:46 +1900

K-Rod and the Angels survived to play another day. But will they be tapped for Game 4? Ken Rosenthal examines that and more.

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Ken Rosenthal Reacts to Sunday's Playoff Action

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 06:38:13 +1900

Outfielder Jayson Werth coined the phrase, calling the Phillies "a team of necessity." Unlike the Mets and Cubs, who wilt at the worst possible times, the Phils respond to urgency, playing their best when the games matter most. On Sept. 10, the Phillies trailed the Mets by three-and-a-half games in the National League East, and the Brewers by four games for the wild card. They proceeded to sweep four straight from the Brewers, igniting a 16-4 run that carried them to the N.L. East title and now, the National League Championship Series. "A team of necessity." It's the best kind, don't you think? A team of necessity doesn't collapse in September like the Mets or October like the Cubs. A team of necessity rises to the moment, leaving the excuses to others. The Phillies rose up repeatedly down the stretch, most notably on the final Saturday of the regular season, when they beat the Nationals to clinch the division title. That victory, sealed with a spectacular double play started by shortstop Jimmy ...

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With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 05:52:55 +1900

Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.

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Rosenthal reacts to Sunday's playoff action

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 01:35:26 +1900

The Phils were clutch in advancing to the NLCS. Meanwhile, the ChiSox stayed alive. Ken Rosenthal reacts to Sunday's action.

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Phils in NLCS after rising to the occasion again

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 23:54:34 +1900

The Phils are in the NLCS after beating Milwaukee. Ken Rosenthal says it's more proof of Philly rising up when it counts most.

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Five things to watch on Sunday

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 14:03:11 +1900

The Angels are on the brink, but if Josh Beckett isn't 100 percent, they can survive. That's one of Ken Rosenthal's Sunday storylines.

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Cubs should learn from 2003 Red Sox

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:47:42 +1900

The sooner the Cubs stop blaming a curse for their postseason failures, the sooner they can end them, Ken Rosenthal says.

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Cubs should learn from 2003 Red Sox

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 06:34:28 +1900

The sooner the Cubs stop blaming a curse for their postseason failures, the sooner they can end them, Ken Rosenthal says.

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Brewers may not win series, but this was big

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 03:33:11 +1900

The Brewers may not come back to win the series, but Ken Rosenthal says Saturday's win had special meaning for Milwaukee.

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It's on Harden if Cubs are to survive

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 16:48:53 +1900

The Cubs' season comes down to how well Rich Harden pitches against the Dodgers. Ken Rosenthal previews the day's events.

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Red Sox-Dodgers would be one for the ages

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 08:02:04 +1900

J.D. Drew at Chavez Ravine. Manny at Fenway. Ken Rosenthal is dreaming about a Dodgers-Red Sox World Series.

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Unlike other imports, Iwamura is a keeper

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 03:08:03 +1900

Unlike fellow Japanese import Fukudome, Akinori Iwamura is earning his keep. Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rays' Game 2 win.

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Ken Rosenthal Reacts to Thursday's Playoff Action

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 17:10:41 +1900

All smiles for Torre as Dodgers keep rolling Joe Torre isn't merely getting the last laugh on the Yankees. He's throwing his head back and unleashing a full-blown guffaw. Actually, Torre isn't saying a word, doesn't have to say a word. His Dodgers' performance in the Division Series speaks volumes. The Dodgers lead the Cubs, two games to none, and their 10-3 rout on Thursday night was hatched by a hit-and-run that Torre called in the second inning, triggering a five-run rally. Boy, the Dodgers sure took a chance when they signed Torre to a three-year contract without performance incentives. Torre, according to the Yankees, needed extra motivation, needed a $1 million bonus for reaching each postseason round. New York's offer to Torre was for one year with a pay cut from $7.5 million to $5 million. But hey, Torre had the chance to make an additional $3 million if he won the World Series! The Yankees' offer was an insult. Their failure to mention Torre during Yankee Stadium's ...

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October demise

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:16:00 +1900

The Cubs are in trouble and the White Sox might not be far behind. Ken Rosenthal looks at Friday's five biggest storylines.

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Rosenthal reacts to Thursday's playoff action

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 23:27:02 +1900

So much for inexperience costing the Rays in the playoffs. Ken Rosenthal says the doubters should be silenced by now.

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Could this series impact Vlad's future in Anaheim?

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 22:28:53 +1900

As Vladimir Guerrero's postseason struggles continue, Ken Rosenthal wonders if his failures in the clutch will cost him a big deal.

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Rosenthal Reacts to Wednesday's Playoff Action

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:25:00 +1900

This BoSox win was for the kids Forget the Angels. If ever there was a game to make the Yankees cry, this was it. The Red Sox picked up Wednesday night where they left off in last year's World Series, looking like a powerhouse not only for the present, but also the future. Jason Bay, acquired in the three-way Manny Ramirez trade, was perhaps the Sox's biggest hero, hitting a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning. But six farm-system products—six!—made pivotal contributions in the Sox's 4-1 victory over the Angels. Of those, only first baseman Kevin Youkilis possesses more than three years of experience—and the Sensational Six did not even include second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who had a relatively quiet night. Left-hander Jon Lester, outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, and closer Jonathan Papelbon played central roles in the Sox's World Series clincher against the Rockies a year ago. Shortstop Jed Lowrie and reliever Justin Masterson joined them on Wednesday ...

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Five things to watch for Thursday

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 05:44:58 +1900

Ozzie Guillen is excitable under normal circumstances. And Game 1 ain't normal. That's just one story Ken Rosenthal will be watching.

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Rosenthal reacts to Wednesday's playoff action

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 03:39:47 +1900

The Phils won, but did they manage Cole Hamels right? Meanwhile, the Cubs can't blame bad luck. Ken Rosenthal recaps the day.

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Handling Hamels with care will help Phillies' chances

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 02:34:44 +1900

Cole Hamels could've finished Game 1. But Ken Rosenthal says it was more important for the Phillies to handle their ace with care.

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Ken Rosenthal and the Age of Unreason

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 08:01:00 +1900

A couple days ago, I wrote that Ken Rosenthal had earned some mulligans with his excellent piece, handing out the MLB individual awards. I also wrote that this was a good thing because he would use them up soon enough. Well, soon enough apparently means a couple days. Rosenthal wrote a piece congratulating the Brewers' owner for firing Ned Yost with 12 games to go, crediting the move for propelling Milwaukee into the playoffs. Wow. First, I just want to make a basic observation about Ken's grasp of perspective, logic, and reasoning. He opens by touting Mark Attanasio's (owner of the Brewers) history spent as a senior partner in the money-management firm, Trust Company of the West. Rosenthal calls it a "world of risk-taking and bold action." He even says Attanasio only saw the upside to the move. He says these things as if they were good. Even if you were living in a cave, you would know from the cacophonous name-calling and finger-pointing coming out of Washington that the U.S. economy is ...

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Ken Rosenthal previews the postseason

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 06:17:51 +1900

There's no better way to celebrate October than playoff baseball. There's also no better way to prepare than Ken Rosenthal's preview.

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Brewers lack arms to keep up with Phillies

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:16:59 +1900

The Brewers have waited 26 years to get back to the playoffs. Ken Rosenthal doesn't think their return will be that triumphant.

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Cubs have more talent, but Dodgers have shot

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:18:55 +1900

It's tempting to make a case for the new-look Dodgers to beat the Cubs, but does Ken Rosenthal have the guts?

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With Beckett hurt, Angels have edge

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:09:26 +1900

With Josh Beckett pushed back (and possibly not himself), Ken Rosenthal says the Red Sox might be in trouble vs. the Angels.

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Owner's bold move paid off for Brewers

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:44:48 +1900

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio jolted the team with Ned Yost's firing. Ken Rosenthal says it's now obvious the bold move worked.

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Rosenthal's Full Count

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:52:47 +1900

A.J. Burnett is expected to be a free agent this offseason, and Ken Rosenthal says some teams will shell out big money for him.

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C.C. speaks on free agnecy

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:21:43 +1900

CC Sabathia will start Sunday on short rest and the season on the line. Ken Rosenthal found out how he's holding up.

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NL Hot Corner: Milwaukee mess

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:04:30 +1900

The NL wild-card race is coming down to the final weekend. Ken Rosenthal is ready to take a stab at how it all shakes out.

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