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In Progress: Albert Pujols N.L. MVP '09
In Progress: Albert Pujols N.L. MVP '09
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I've been working on an Albert Pujols painting, and thought what... better time to post my progress with The Machine claiming his third N.L. MVP award. And if not for Barry Bond's tainted legacy, this might have been Pujols' fifth MVP award. I'll be posting the ... (more) In Progress: Albert Pujols N.L. MVP '09
Vintage Joe Mauer: A.L. MVP '09
Vintage Joe Mauer: A.L. MVP '09
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — A MUCH DESERVED AWARD for Minnesota Twins backstop and hitter extraordinaire Joe Mauer. Whenever I think about... Mauer, the first thing that comes to mind is the vintage Twins catcher's helmet he wears. So in honor of his MVP award, I've chosen this view for this sketch. ... (more) Vintage Joe Mauer: A.L. MVP '09
Funny Things Happen: Timmy Lincecum, 2009 N.L. Cy Young Winner
Funny Things Happen: Timmy Lincecum, 2009 N.L. Cy Young Winner
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — O K, SO I COULDN'T RESIST A LITTLE POKE at Tim Lincecum for his youthful indiscretions with... pot earlier this month, but winning consecutive Cy Young Awards is some serious stuff. Nobody can call 2008 a fluke because little Timmy dominated National League hitters once again. Oh, and his 15 ... (more) Funny Things Happen: Timmy Lincecum, 2009 N.L. Cy Young ...
Zack Greinke A.L. Cy Young 2009: The Last Shall Be First
Zack Greinke A.L. Cy Young 2009: The Last Shall Be First
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — G REAT FEEL GOOD STORY TODAY with the announcement of this year's A.L. Cy Young Award going... to Zack Greinke. Considering the fact that the Kansas City Royals finished in last place again this year (though no fault of Greinke's), it's quite an accomplishment to nab the award. An instance of ... (more) Zack Greinke A.L. Cy Young 2009: The Last Shall Be First
Yankees World Champions of 2009
Yankees World Champions of 2009
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Halos Sweep Away Wally and the Sox
Halos Sweep Away Wally and the Sox
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — H ISTORY WAS MADE last Sunday when the Angels finally defeated the Red Sox for the first... time in their playoff history after having previously lost all four series. So while I'm super late on this sketch, it's better late than never! www.ThePaintedBaseball.com (more) Halos Sweep Away Wally and the Sox
#2722: Derek Jeter Surpasses Gehrig
#2722: Derek Jeter Surpasses Gehrig
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Earth to Pittsburgh!
Earth to Pittsburgh!
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — A FTER YESTERDAY'S LOSS to the Cubs, I'm not sure what's worse: 17 straight losing seasons or... over 100 years without a World Championship? I mean, the Cubs have had some pretty exciting seasons that, yes, ultimately ended up short, but the Bucs just haven't given their fans much of anything ... (more) Earth to Pittsburgh!
Adam Lind the Monster
Adam Lind the Monster
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — E IGHT RIBBIES FROM A NO-NAMER? That is on monday night when Adam Lind became a monster... at the plate, hitting his first career slam enroute to defeating the Texas Rangers, 18-10. Well, no-namer no longer as Adam Lind is one of the fastest rising stars in baseball. www.ThePaintedBaseball.com (more) Adam Lind the Monster
The 2009 New York Mets: Putting a Fork In It
The 2009 New York Mets: Putting a Fork In It
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — F ORGET THE PEN as MLB's 2009 reality show. If there was a storyline that qualified as... true dramedy, it would have to be the 2009 New York Mets. From the adventures of Oliver Perez to the loss of Reyes & Delgado to K-Rod's tussle with Brian Bruney to Luis Castillo's error to David ... (more) The 2009 New York Mets: Putting a Fork In It
Eric Bruntlett's Game-Ending Triple Play
Eric Bruntlett's Game-Ending Triple Play
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A Fenway Bash
A Fenway Bash
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Trevor Bell and the .300 Hitters
Trevor Bell and the .300 Hitters
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — T HAT'S GOTTA BE AN AWESOME FEELING for Trevor Bell, notching his first career win last night... while being backed up by a full lineup of .300 hitters. The Halos have been absolutely scorching the ball over the past month and it definitely conjures up images of that magical 2002 season.  ... (more) Trevor Bell and the .300 Hitters
Stephen Strasburg Nats $15 Million Bonus
Stephen Strasburg Nats $15 Million Bonus
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — I T MAY NOT SEEM LIKE A LOT OF MONEY compared to what CC Sabathia got last... winter, but $15.1 million is a boatload for a phenom who has only pitched competitively at the college level. Yes Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jose Contreras landed at least twice that amount, but for all competitive ... (more) Stephen Strasburg Nats $15 Million Bonus
John Smoltz Looking for a Ride
John Smoltz Looking for a Ride
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