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And The Scarlet Number 2000 Fades Away
And The Scarlet Number 2000 Fades Away
For nine years, I've had the indignity of having witnessed the last Yankees world championship in person. Now, I don't have to say that anymore. So I suppose that's a good thing (along with Shane Victorino being the final out ... I'll take what I can get, I guess.) But it's not enough that the ...
Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
raisethejollyroger.com — Regardless of whether or not you think bringing him in was a good idea, I have a feeling that Akinori Iwamura is going to make quite the impression on Pirates fans over the next year, half year, or next few years. “Aki” should be both productive and exciting, no matter how long he ... (more) Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
What Is Next?
What Is Next?
bucstradewinds.net — With the trade for Akinori Iwamura out of the way, second base seems to be set for 2010.  This trade is so far to the polar opposite of what Huntington has done so far in his tenure, it leads to a few questions… 1) What move is next? Knowing that Alvarez is not far away.  There are ... (more) What Is Next?
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