bats.blogs.nytimes.com - 7/9/2009
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This is the Yankees' last regular-season game at the Metrodome. I've spent at least a month of my life covering games here, enough to find a few things I'll miss -- mostly the warmth.
twincities.com - 7/6/2009
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A Brett Favre signing with the Minnesota Vikings
is expected to be announced in time for the...
start of the team's single-game ticket sales July 20. The Vikings will play Favre's former team, the Green Bay Packers, Oct. 5 at the Metrodome on Monday ...
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Shooter Now: Favre puts deposit on Edina condo; Vikings ...
yankees.lhblogs.com - 7/7/2009
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YANKEES (48-34) Lineup TBA Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia
(7-5, 3.85). TWINS (43-40) Lineup TBA Pitching: RHP Scott...
Baker (6-6, 4.99). TIME/TV: 8:10, MY9. STATE OF THE ‘STRIPES: The Yankees are coming off a 5-2 homestand. They have won ...
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Game 83: Yankees at Twins
pinstripealley.com - 7/9/2009
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Yankees win 6-4, Sweep All 7 Games Vs. Twins
No, You're a Towel —
... A few links for your evening: MLBTradeRumors on OF trade candidates, Tyler Kepner on the end of the Metrodome, The Mets Police on something wrong with John Sterling, Blogging the Bombers on Cone and Clemens not being equal to Halladay, the Minnesota Star-Tribune on the Twins not having any fun against the Yankees (and that was BEFORE today's game), and, lastly, Rob Neyer conducting an all-time NL All-Star team (pretty awesome, though I think Bob Gibson should be on there). ...
Around the Yankee Universe: The train keeps rolling
Pinstripe Alley —
... Mark Melancon from AAA with Aceves unavailable for a few days. If they make a move I am hoping for Melancon, and I hope he gets more than just a couple of days to show what he can do.
Brian Bruney says he "couldn't imagine" playing somewhere else after spending the last few seasons with the Yankees. Umm ... memo to Brian. Start getting some people out soon, or you won't have to imagine it.
It's amazing, but at least one writer will actually miss the Metrodome. The Yankees might, too, the way they beat up on the ...
One Fewer Crappy Ballpark
Fack Youk —
... It's great that the beat writers found the place to be a nice work environment. Tyler Kepner enjoyed the climate control and the open air press box. ...
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nyyankeesrumors.com 7/7/2009 — Tonight, the Yanks and Twins begin a three-game series at the Metrodome; this will be the final time the Yankees ever play at the Metrodome with the arrival of Target Field in 2010. Here is the starting lineup:
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