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2009 MLB American League East Notebook
2009 MLB American League East Notebook
Baltimore really had nothing to lose when it recalled phenom right-hander Brian Matusz earlier in the week.
American League: Welcome To The Two-Month Sprint
mvn.com — My apologies go out to the Cubs and Cardinals, who are set up for one of the... most fascinating races of the summer in the N.L. Central, and we can't forget about the Florida Marlins or Atlanta Braves, two clubs fighting to clip the coattails of the Phillies. But as the dog days of summer ... (more) American League: Welcome To The Two-Month Sprint
Wake-Up Call: Waving goodbye to the postseason?
Wake-Up Call: Waving goodbye to the postseason?
www2.tbo.com — JOEY JOHNSTON | The Tampa Tribune Published: August 10, 2009 The Wake-Up Call greets you each weekday... with news, views and a few Tampa Bay area sports offerings to anticipate for the day and night. We encourage suggestions and contributions. Good ... (more) Wake-Up Call: Waving goodbye to the postseason?
Rays come through in marathon game!
Rays come through in marathon game!
mvn.com — In a game that lasted exactly five hours and 13 innings, Evan Longoria produced the winning homer on... a 2 run blast hit off Boston's Takashi Saito. This came after a controversial ruling in the 8th inning that many Rays fans feel needs to be looked at again.  It came when Willy ... (more) Rays come through in marathon game!
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mvn.com 7/8/2009 — I don't think enough has been said about supporting Carlos Pena for the final spot on the American League All-Star team. This is a chance for us to show our support for a key guy that has been a centerpiece of the Rays Organization!  Vote For Los Here!!!
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Rays slug way to 6-4 win over Red SoxRed Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com 8/6/2009
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Carlos Pena, Carl Crawford and Pat Burrell homered in support of rookie left-hander David Price, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4...
Price, Rays complete two-game sweep of BoSoxESPN.com - MLB 8/6/2009
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