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joeposnanski.com - 1/11/2009
Willie, Bloomquist and the Dunn
— joeposnanski.com — I think it’s probably fair to say that Adam Dunn, for all his obvious talents, can be... a remarkably frustrating player to watch. He is a dreadful left fielder, a designated hitter in outfielder’s clothes. He’s slow*. He strikes out a ton. He hits .225 ... (more) Willie, Bloomquist and the Dunn

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MLB Network to Televise Caribbean World Series
bizofbaseball.com - 1/14/2009
MLB Network to Televise Caribbean World Series
— bizofbaseball.com — MLB Network announced Monday that it will televise live the 51st annual Caribbean World Series from February... 2 through February 6, 2009 scheduled to be played in Mexicali, Mexico. (more) MLB Network to Televise Caribbean World Series

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Congrats to the new Baseball HOF inductees (and who should be in)
blacksportsonline.com - 1/13/2009
Congrats to the new Baseball HOF inductees (and who should be in)
— blacksportsonline.com — First, I know baseball may be at least the 5th most important sport this time of year,... but I just want to say congrats to Ricky Henderson and Jim Rice for being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. That being said, I've got to complain about how the writers act like jilted women when ... (more) Congrats to the new Baseball HOF inductees (and who ...

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A Week for Barriers: Jackie Robinson & Barack Obama
sportingglobe.blogspot.com - 1/25/2009
A Week for Barriers: Jackie Robinson & Barack Obama
— sportingglobe.blogspot.com — Great article about the overcoming of the struggles by the black community in America with Jackie Robinson... and Barack Obama. (more) A Week for Barriers: Jackie Robinson & Barack Obama

Comments vote down sportingglobe sportingglobe posted 1/25/2009posted this
MLB Weekly: Do You Remember? - Eric Davis
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com - 1/26/2009
MLB Weekly: Do You Remember? - Eric Davis
— allhiphopsports.blogspot.com — Not much interesting baseball news this week, so I thought I would do a dual type post... and do Do You Remember? feature on Eric Davis. Davis was a beast for the Cincinnati Reds when he first entered the league, showing a power and speed combination that was unrivaled in the history of ... (more) MLB Weekly: Do You Remember? - Eric Davis

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dugoutcentral.com - 1/14/2009
Dealing With Criticism – From Fans and Your Own Team
— dugoutcentral.com — I agree with Jimmy Scott. You have to really admire athletes and baseball players in generally for... being able to put criticism behind them and take tomorrow is a new day mentality. Baseball is a marathon and when players go through slumps it can really get to them. Makes you appreciate Manny. (more) Dealing With Criticism – From Fans and Your Own Team

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Will Clark to the Giants
hardballtimes.com - 1/28/2009
Will Clark to the Giants
— hardballtimes.com — Unfortunately, he won't be playing first base : Will Clark, who remains one of the club's most... popular players since the franchise moved to San Francisco in 1958, is expected to be named to the Giants' front-office staff on Wednesday. The Giants issued a media advisory on Tuesday stating ... (more) Will Clark to the Giants

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Charlie Williams: The Man Traded for Willie Mays
metsonline.wordpress.com - 1/29/2009
Charlie Williams: The Man Traded for Willie Mays
— metsonline.wordpress.com — Charlie Williams was a player with a baseball card as bland as his name. But he played... an important role in franchise history, being the kid they traded for Willie Mays. Here’s a look at his time with the Mets. (more) Charlie Williams: The Man Traded for Willie Mays

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Hall of Fame Voting Stirs Emotions
nysportsdog.blogspot.com - 1/11/2009
Hall of Fame Voting Stirs Emotions
— nysportsdog.blogspot.com — his year's Hall of Fame balloting, with the results announced tomorrow, is one of the most contentious... in recent memory. First, we have the best leadoff hitter in history, a man with 535 win shares, not receiving unanimous selection. Now this isn't really news, because no player in history ... (more) Hall of Fame Voting Stirs Emotions

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