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sbnation.com - 6/11/2009
Paul Bako Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Philadelphia Phillies - MLB
— sbnation.com — Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions June 9, 2009 Contreact purchased from Reading (AA). May 18, 2009 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies... to a minor league contract. March 30, 2009 Released by the Chicago Cubs. January 30, 2009 Signed as a free agent by ... (more) Paul Bako Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - ...

Comments vote down Amazin' Avenue found this 6/11/2009found this
The Amazing Comeback of Koyie Hill
clubseatsports.com - 4/10/2009
The Amazing Comeback of Koyie Hill
— clubseatsports.com — This offseason has been a special one for Hill, and the reason might just shock you.... (more) The Amazing Comeback of Koyie Hill

Comments vote down LucaEsposito LucaEsposito posted 4/10/2009posted this
Eight Year-Olds Dude. Eight Year-Olds
whomadeyoumirabelli.com - 3/5/2008
Eight Year-Olds Dude. Eight Year-Olds
— whomadeyoumirabelli.com — Sure Jesse Levis committed a "lewd and lascivious" felony - at least allegedly - while on the... job as a Red Sox scout. But is it possible that his lewd and lasciviousness is just part of an underbelly of a network of backup catchers destined for sketchy futures? WMYM wanted to find out ... (more) Eight Year-Olds Dude. Eight Year-Olds

1 Comment vote down whomadeyoumirabelli whomadeyoumirabelli posted 3/5/2008posted this
Phil-Lee impressive again in win
weretheteamtobeat.com - 8/7/2009
Phil-Lee impressive again in win
— weretheteamtobeat.com — Ehh that title is pretty weak.  Don’t think I’m proud of that one.  Anyway Cliff Lee was... superb again for the Phillies in his second start with the team.  Cliff went 7 strong on 1 hit, 6 hits, and 7 K’s.  Cliff is pitching exactly like the kind of guy we thought we were ... (more) Phil-Lee impressive again in win

Comments vote down TeamToBeatMike TeamToBeatMike posted 8/7/2009posted this
Hoffpauir, Hill In; Bako, Stanton Out
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 3/30/2009
Hoffpauir, Hill In; Bako, Stanton Out
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — Micah Hoffpauir is an absolute monster with the bat. He has been raking at every level and... every spring for a while now. As usual we all expected the Cubs to send him back to the minors at the end of the spring this year. Thankfully, Lou made the right call putting his power bat on the ... (more) Hoffpauir, Hill In; Bako, Stanton Out

Comments vote down jdyme1 jdyme1 posted 3/30/2009posted this
sports.espn.go.com - 4/8/2007
Bako pounds first homer since '04 as Orioles win in snow
— sports.espn.go.com — NEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Ray sat in his hotel room, watching television, and his mind kept... replaying his ninth-inning meltdown and Alex Rodriguez's grand slam. (more) Bako pounds first homer since '04 as Orioles win in snow

Comments vote down YANKEE MANIA found this 4/8/2007found this
Blame Paul Bako
blamepaulbako.com - 3/5/2009
Blame Paul Bako
— blamepaulbako.com — That doesn't even take into account the fact that we may need another outfielder for the bench.... And no, I do not think HoffPOWER can play the OF. So if Miles, Fontenot, Theriot, Lee, Ramirez and one of the Hoff/Fox/Koskie Three-Headed Monster break ... (more) Blame Paul Bako

Comments vote down The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs ... found this 3/5/2009found this
post-gazette.com - 1/30/2008
Pirates eyeing Bako to compete at catcher
— post-gazette.com — The Pirates lost out on Johnny Estrada yesterday, but another free-agent catcher should be added soon. The... team is negotiating with Paul Bako, who spent all of last season with Baltimore, on a minor-league contract that would include an invitation to ... (more) Pirates eyeing Bako to compete at catcher

Comments vote down MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding ... found this 1/30/2008found this
Chicks Must Really Dig Joey Votto Right Now
sportsyenta.blogspot.com - 5/8/2008
Chicks Must Really Dig Joey Votto Right Now
— sportsyenta.blogspot.com — Because chicks always dig the long ball, baby. (more) Chicks Must Really Dig Joey Votto Right Now

Comments vote down Jbrown1450 Jbrown1450 posted 5/8/2008posted this
Backup Catcher Battlewatch: Son of a Bako
bleachernation.com - 3/24/2009
Backup Catcher Battlewatch: Son of a Bako
— bleachernation.com — Just when it was looking like Koyie Hill’s hitting might overcome Paul Bako’s veteran-ness, and land him... the backup catcher job (saving the Chicago Cubs some $350k in the process - not that that matters…), the Bako turned it on yesterday against the Oakland A’s. 4 for ... (more) Backup Catcher Battlewatch: Son of a Bako

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 3/24/2009posted this
Hill, Hoffpauir in; Bako, Stanton out | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com - 3/30/2009
Hill, Hoffpauir in; Bako, Stanton out | cubs.com: News
— chicago.cubs.mlb.com — MESA, Ariz. -- Koyie Hill and Micah Hoffpauir have both made the Cubs' Opening Day roster. Paul... Bako and Mike Stanton are looking for jobs. The Cubs announced Monday they have released Bako and Stanton. The moves trim the spring roster to 28, which ... (more) Hill, Hoffpauir in; Bako, Stanton out | cubs.com: News

Comments vote down The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs ... found this 3/30/2009found this
Spring Training Battlewatch: Bako Shuffled Loose the Cubbie Coil, Koyie Hill it is
bleachernation.com - 3/31/2009
Spring Training Battlewatch: Bako Shuffled Loose the Cubbie Coil, Koyie Hill it is
— bleachernation.com — The Cubs have released Paul Bako , which means the backup catcher job goes to 30-year-old career... minor leaguer - and chainsaw wielding badass - Koyie Hill. The decision saves the Cubs about $150k after the difference in Hill’s and Bako’s salaries is coupled with the termination ... (more) Spring Training Battlewatch: Bako Shuffled Loose the ...

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 3/31/2009posted this
philly.com - 6/9/2009
Lidge goes on disabled list | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/09/2009
— philly.com — Righthander Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee, retroactive to... June 7, the Phillies said today. To take his spot on the 25-man roster, the Phillies selected the contract of catcher Paul Bako from double-A ... (more) Lidge goes on disabled list | Philadelphia Inquirer | ...

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 6/9/2009found this
Phillies place Lidge on Disabled List | phillies.com: Official Info
philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com - 6/9/2009
Phillies place Lidge on Disabled List | phillies.com: Official Info
— philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com — Right-hander Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee, retroactive to... June 7, the Phillies announced today. To take his spot on the 25-man roster, the Phillies selected the contract of catcher Paul Bako from ... (more) Phillies place Lidge on Disabled List | phillies.com: ...

Comments vote down The Fightins found this 6/9/2009found this
royalsreview.com - 4/12/2007
Watch Your Bako
— royalsreview.com — Of Baseball in 2007 no profounder truth can be uttered than to admit that the players don't... care about the Game (with a capital G) anymore. Across the internets the widespread belief is that the players are selfless, dedicated to their teams, ... (more) Watch Your Bako

Comments vote down Camden Chat found this 4/12/2007found this
dugoutcentral.com - 5/18/2008
Battle Of Ohio: Round One Goes To Reds
— dugoutcentral.com — For the twelfth year, love it or hate it, interleague play is back. Starting Friday night, the... battle for the Ohio state MLB championship was on the line. (more) Battle Of Ohio: Round One Goes To Reds

Comments vote down pepe frias pepe frias posted 5/18/2008posted this
suntimes.com - 1/31/2009
Cubs get their backup in Bako
— suntimes.com — Two weeks before pitchers and catchers hold their first workout in Mesa, Ariz., the Cubs basically wrapped... up their offseason business Friday by signing backup catcher Paul Bako to a one-year, $725,000 contract. (more) Cubs get their backup in Bako

Comments vote down MLB Notebook - Major League Baseball New, Notes, ... found this 1/31/2009found this
chicagotribune.com - 5/14/2009
Rejected Henry Blanco adjusting to San Diego Padres -
— chicagotribune.com — Backup catcher Henry Blanco wanted to return to the Cubs and thought it was going to happen... when the 2008 season ended in the playoff loss at Dodger Stadium. But the Cubs never could come to terms early with Blanco, and eventually signed Paul Bako , ... (more) Rejected Henry Blanco adjusting to San Diego Padres -

Comments vote down ChicagoCubsOnline.com found this 5/14/2009found this
But I Thought Lidge Felt Fine
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 6/9/2009
But I Thought Lidge Felt Fine
— pabaseball.blogspot.com — Maybe Brad Lidge's unsightly ERA and 6 blown saves aren't a "stuff" or "psyche" problem, but rather... a physical problem. Yep, the lights have gone down on Lidge today as he was placed on the DL with a bum knee retroactive to June 7th. He continually assured everyone that he felt fine, but the ... (more) But I Thought Lidge Felt Fine

Comments vote down weshouldbegms weshouldbegms posted 6/9/2009posted this
Chasing Eaton - Part II
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 6/29/2009
Chasing Eaton - Part II
— pabaseball.blogspot.com — Fifteen starts into the season and Jamie Moyer is still a train wreck. We're keeping track of... how this season compares to Adam Eaton's season of 2008. Here are the numbers so far. Losses 8 ERA 5.80 WHIP 1.64 BAA .310 Losses 6 ERA 6.05 WHIP 1.51 BAA .309 -------------------------- ... (more) Chasing Eaton - Part II

Comments vote down weshouldbegms weshouldbegms posted 6/29/2009posted this
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