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Anyone else think PETA will be angry about bee slaughter at Padres game?

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:41:00 +0000

You just know they will. That's because to them every animal and insect is a beautiful, heaven-sent creature and life is all about rainbows and unicorns, or something like that. After a swarm of bees delayed yesterday's Astros-Padres game by almost an hour, the bees were massacred by a ...

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Source: Padres to extend Black's contract - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 01:52:13 +0000

SAN DIEGO Rebuilding under new ownership, the San Diego Padres intend to extend manager Bud Black’s contract in the coming weeks, according to a club source. Black, 52, is in his third season managing the Padres after leaving Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia’s staff after the 2006 ...

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Manny might have done the time, but what about the crime ?

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:36:02 +0000

From San Diego -- Manny Ramirez was released from the substance slammer Friday, ending a 50-game drug suspension whose effects were immediate and overwhelming. Best thing to ever happen to him. It made him more famous, Petco Park rocking with his every step, roaring Dodgers cheers clashing ...

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Insects in the outfield

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:24:56 +0000

The Houston Astros - who once had the "Killer Bs" - beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took over left field at Petco Park.

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Manny Returns to the Dodger Lineup

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 01:09:32 +0000

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Manny Ramirez returns to the Dodgers’ lineup tomorrow not as a pariah , but as a prodigal son . All has been foriven after his 50-game exile for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs when he takes the field for the Dodgers in ...

Peter@BaseballReflections posted 12 hours ago from baseballreflections.com

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"[It was a] huge thrill," said Conrad, who later got the ball back after right fielder Jeff...

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:57:56 +0000

"[It was a] huge thrill," said Conrad, who later got the ball back after right fielder Jeff Francoeur requested it from the Nationals' bullpen. "Obviously, [it's] the best experience I've ever had in the big leagues. It just feels awesome to come up and contribute right away like that." ...

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Rebuilding under new ownership, the San Diego Padres intend to extend manager Bud Black’s contract i...

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:47:37 +0000

Rebuilding under new ownership, the San Diego Padres intend to extend manager Bud Black’s contract in the coming weeks, according to a club source. Source: Padres to extend Black's contract - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

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Post-Game 80 Thread: Showing Up

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:05:00 +0000

DODGERS 6, PADRES 3 Sign of the game. "Eighty percent of success is showing up," Woody Allen said, and Manny Ramirez did just that. Although he's still in summer-training mode (0-for-3, 1 BB), the Dodgers seemed energized by his mere presence, batting around the order and scoring ...

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Fox sets one-Manny show

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:06:12 +0000

Such is Fox Sports' belief in baseball fans' curiosity about the return of Los Angeles Dodgers leftfielder Manny Ramirez that it will carry Ramirez's first at-bat live to a national audience during its Saturday game of the week regional telecasts.

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Conrad makes presence felt with Braves | braves.com: News

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 02:17:25 +0000

Conrad makes presence felt with Braves | braves.com: News Hey we know that dude!

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Manny Returns

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 02:09:59 +0000

The Dodgers and Padres game is underway. Manny Ramirez bats third, so he’ll be up this inning. Rafael Furcal starts the game with a single. Furcal’s OBA has been up and down the last few years, and he’s definitely down this season. Update : Hudson grounds out to bring up ...

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Chad Gaudin named co-player of the week, MLB unable to make decision again

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:50:02 +0000

More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Browse more photos » Florida's Hanley Ramirez, San Diego's Chad Gaudin named the National League Co-Players of the Week presented by Bank of America Can't the ...

Dex posted 4 days ago from www.gaslampball.com

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Swarm Of Bees Attack Petco Park, Delay Game

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:46:14 +0000

Total Pro Sports - Manny Ramirez is returning today and he may have more to worry about than the taunting fans and insulting signs on display in left field of San Diego's Petco Park. That section of the park has now become infested with a giant swarm of bees. What better way to welcome back ...

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Game Thread: 7/3, Padres vs. Manny

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:21:53 +0000

More photos » by Chris Pizzello - AP Browse more photos » It's so exciting Manny playing his first game with the Dodgers since his PED suspension. Manny is not even worried about Padres fan booing ...

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Part-owner Troy Aikman throws out first pitch at San Diego Padres game

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:14:04 +0000

Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.

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Game 80 Thread: July 3 @ Padres, 7p

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0000

CLAUDIOWATCH: 0 GAMES DODGERS' RECORD WITHOUT CLAUDIO: 50-29 Hiroki Kuroda (2-4, 3.77) vs. Chad Gaudin (4-6, 4.97). COMMENTS: He's baaaaaaaaack! That's right — Claudio Vargas, who has been on the 60-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis as of April 6, is likely to be ...

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Astros swarm Padres after 52-minute bee delay

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:42:57 +0000

The Houston Astros -- who once had the "Killer B's" -- beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at Petco Park.

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Blogging the Bloggers: The Zen Master, Jay Mariotti & Bees

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:57:16 +0000

- SPORTSbyBROOKS says the “Zen Master” Phil Jackson is returning to the Lakers full-time after mulling over the idea of either only coaching home games or retiring. - DEADSPIN has word that loudmouth Jay Mariotti is going to hop back into the newspaper world (after bashing it ...

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BaseCast: Manny Mania and Much More

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:20:00 +0000

by Andrew Johnson It's a baseball podcast. The math is easy, right? BaseCast . Let's rock. He's baaaaaaack. Manny Ramirez rejoins the Dodgers Friday night in San Diego after a 50-game suspension for a violation of Major League Baseball's drug prevention program. FanHouse's own Jeff Fletcher ...

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Bees invade Petco Park

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:53:00 +0000

More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP "Bees smell fear. Don't be a pussy. Bees smell fear. Don't be a pussy." (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) Browse more photos » People are talking all ...

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