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Nick Blackburn - June 2008

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Baseball Transactions - Monday
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Atlanta Jair Jurrjens - Missed 5 games (right ankle injury). Boston Manny Ramirez - Missed 1 game... (hamstring). Kevin Youkilis - Back injury, day-to-day. Detroit Fernando Rodney - Missed 69 games (right shoulder tendinitis). Minnesota Nick Blackburn - ... (more) Baseball Transactions - Monday
BLOODY SUNDAY FOR BLACKBURN
BLOODY SUNDAY FOR BLACKBURN
nypost.com — MINNEAPOLIS - Compared to the last opposing pitcher hit in the face by a ball off a... Yankees bat, Nick Blackburn was fortunate yesterday when Bobby Abreu's liner deflected off his glove and kissed his nose and top lip. Eight years ago Ryan... (more) BLOODY SUNDAY FOR BLACKBURN
Postgame update: Blackburn might not miss a start
ww3.startribune.com — Twins pitcher Nick Blackburn might not have to miss a start after being hit in the nose... and upper lip with a line drive from the Yankees’ Bobby Abreu in Sunday’s 5-1 victory. “I would doubt it,” Twins manager Ron Gardenhrie ... (more) Postgame update: Blackburn might not miss a start
Twins vs. Indians - Box Score - June 11, 2008
scores.espn.go.com — BATTING 2B: G Sizemore (14, N Blackburn); J Carroll (4, N Blackburn) HR: K Shoppach (3, 6th... inning off N Blackburn 0 on, 1 Out); G Sizemore (13, 7th inning off D Reyes 2 on, 2 Out) RBI: J Carroll (8), K Shoppach (7), G Sizemore 3 (35) 2-out RBI: J ... (more) Twins vs. Indians - Box Score - June 11, 2008
Blackburn plays Houdini in Tribe Loss
Blackburn plays Houdini in Tribe Loss
tribetimereport.blogspot.com — Nick Blackburn is almost magician like against the Tribe. For some reason he just seems to work... his hocus pocus magic and escape a jam. Out hit-Can't out score: Simply put.. They out-hit the Twins, but couldn't put them all together for some scoring. Blackburn simply got a lot of double plays and some lucky bounces. Including a excellent throw to get Franklin Gutierrez on a double by Jamey ... (more) Blackburn plays Houdini in Tribe Loss
That's Two...
3rdstringsafety.blogspot.com — Pitchers who have recently taken line drives to the face. First, Albert Pujols hits Chris Young, and... today Bobby Abreu hits Nick Blackburn. Like they said on the YES broadcast, It's amazing that it doesn't happen more, but it's still ashame that it happens at all. YES also just reported that Blackburn never lost consciousness and he is currently only suffering from a bloody nose. That's a good ... (more) That's Two...
Blackburn hit in face by Abreu liner
mlb.mlb.com — Twins pitcher Nick Blackburn left Sunday's game in the fifth inning against the Yankees when he was... hit in the face by a Bobby Abreu line drive. (more) Blackburn hit in face by Abreu liner
Nick Blackburn hit in the face by Bobby Abreu line drive (video)
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Nick Blackburn hit in the face by Bobby Abreu line drive (video)
redlasso.com — Minnesota Twins' Nick Blackburn hit in the face by Bobby Abreu line drive... (more) Nick Blackburn hit in the face by Bobby Abreu line drive ...
Minnesota Twins: Young Arms Coming Up Big
ballhype.com — The three anchors of the Minnesota Twin's starting rotation are all in their mid-20's. Nick Blackburn, Glen... Perkins, and Kevin Slowey are a combined 8-8, but have an ERA of 3.26 in a total of 21 starts in 2008. The rest of the pitchers who have made starts this year for the Twins are Livan Hernandez, Francisco Liriano, Scott Baker, and Boof Bonser. They have a 10-11 combined record to go ... (more) Minnesota Twins: Young Arms Coming Up Big
TWINS KILLING
TWINS KILLING
nypost.com — MINNEAPOLIS -- Michael Cuddyer drove in three runs and Minnesota's bullpen came through with scoreless relief Sunday... after starter Nick Blackburn was hit in the nose by a line drive during the Twins' 5-1 victory over the Yankees. With one out in... (more) TWINS KILLING
Yankees hit Blackburn but not the way you'd think
newsday.com — MINNEAPOLIS - The lasting image from the Yankees' 5-1 loss to the Twins yesterday is that of... Nick Blackburn sprawled on the mound after being hit in the nose and lip by Bobby Abreu's line drive. (more) Yankees hit Blackburn but not the way you'd think
Blackburn OK, meets with Abreu
yankees.lhblogs.com — No reason to belabor a nondescript game like that. But this is worth passing along: Nick Blackburn... returned to the Metrodome after getting checked out and met with Bobby Abreu after the game. Abreu was relieved to see the Minnesota pitcher was OK ... (more) Blackburn OK, meets with Abreu
Nick Blackburn Learns an Important Lesson About Catching Line Drives With Your Face
Nick Blackburn Learns an Important Lesson About Catching Line Drives With Your Face
sports.aol.com — And that lesson is: Don't do it. Nick Blackburn is more aware of this now than ever... before. Seriously, it never works. If your face was meant to catch things, there would be a hand on it, and that would probably hurt your chances because it ... (more) Nick Blackburn Learns an Important Lesson About Catching ...
Nick Blackburn Won't Miss a Start
Nick Blackburn Won't Miss a Start
sports.aol.com — A couple of days after taking a Bobby Abreu line-drive to the face , Minnesota Twins pitcher... Nick Blackburn had to be feeling pretty lucky. Oh sure, there was still an imprint from the seam of the ball still visible on his swollen upper lip, and ... (more) Nick Blackburn Won't Miss a Start
Blackburn facing fear, grounders
Blackburn facing fear, grounders
mlb.mlb.com — Nick Blackburn didn't think that he would have any extra nerves when he returned to the mound... for the first time after being struck by a Bobby Abreu line drive on Sunday. But rather than take any chances, Blackburn decided to go through a little early ... (more) Blackburn facing fear, grounders
Spot Starters For This Week
rotoauthority.com — Here are some pitchers to consider picking up this week. Tuesday Nick Blackburn vs. Mariners.   His... last start was decent. Braden Looper vs. Royals.   Looper is rolling, but he may already be rostered. Wednesday Darrell ... (more) Spot Starters For This Week