nybaseballdigest.com - 6/30/2009
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Managing a Major League Baseball team is often an exercise in futility. No matter how brilliant the Manager is, he is only as good as the team surrounding him. Imagine having a job where every move you make is second guessed, even if your decision was the correct one. That is precisely what ...
nleastchatter.com - 6/28/2009
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Game Time: 8:05pm The Cool Record: 5-2 Era:
4.05 K: 48 BB: 25 WHIP: 1.41 Mets Notes:...
Hernandez has only suffered two losses this season, but both have come at the bats of the Cardinals. Hernandez wasn’t knocked around last time, giving up just three runs-two earned-on eight ...
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Game Thread: Mets (37-36) vs Yankees (42-32)
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 6/28/2009
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When Yankees general manager Brian Cashman showed up
unannounced in Atlanta to meet his struggling $200 million...
team, alarms went off, and shrill headlines were created. But while Cashman did meet with manager Joe Girardi in Atlanta, there's no ...
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Joe Girardi, Eric Wedge top managers who may not be back ...
yankees.gearupforsports.com - 7/1/2009
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The Yankees have managed to silently be only
2.5 games behind Boston with Tuesday night’s win against...
Seattle. They have won 6 in a row including a series win in Atlanta and a sweep in Queens and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The pitchers are performing, the hitters are ALL ...
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Bombers Look to Keep Things Rolling
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Quick hits: Joe Girardi, Teixeira’s All Star chances
River Avenue Blues —
... and now writing for NY Baseball Digest, takes a look at the situation. He’s not a fan, so he’s a bit more detached. The conclusion is mostly positive, though Armida is not hesitant to point out the skipper’s flaws. His best line: “It’s time to let go of the Torre era and realize that there is a manager in place who has grown from mistakes and isn’t afraid to try new things.” As with most things Armida, I suggest a full read. ...
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