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2009 #2 Greatest Moment: September 28th
northsidenotch.com - 10/11/2009
2009 #2 Greatest Moment: September 28th
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It was the 4th game of a 4-game series against the best team in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Pirates had won 2 of the first 3 and were looking to take the series.This game was never close. What it included, however, was probably the greatest single game performance by a ...
post-gazette.com - 10/4/2009
Pirates Notebook: LaRoche approached about move
— post-gazette.com — CINCINNATI -- The Pirates have spoken with Andy LaRoche about moving from third base to second next... year to make room for top prospect Pedro Alvarez, though such a move is far from definite. "With Andy, we'll continue to take a look at all options," ... (more) Pirates Notebook: LaRoche approached about move

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Talking Chop Roundtable: Braves First Basemen
talkingchop.com - 10/12/2009
Talking Chop Roundtable: Braves First Basemen
— talkingchop.com — As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect ranking for minor league players,... we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various ... (more) Talking Chop Roundtable: Braves First Basemen

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LaRoche will cost in years...
metsfever.blogspot.com - 10/7/2009
LaRoche will cost in years...
— metsfever.blogspot.com — There are really only five starting 1B options through free agency; the often injured Nick Johnson, the... aging and injured Carlos Delgado, Journeyman off a career year Russell Branyan, struggling Hank Blalock and Adam LaRoche... Of course, the Mets could get creative, as I suggested with ... (more) LaRoche will cost in years...

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