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Introducing the Hall of Fame Classic
mlb.fanhouse.com - 11/18/2008
Introducing the Hall of Fame Classic
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by Tom Fornelli While these days the only thing the Cubs and Padres are talking about is a possible trade for Jake Peavy , earlier this summer the two teams spent their time talking about how much they hated playing in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown. You may or may not remember, ...
D-Backs Execs, NASCAR Owners to Cut Jobs at Hall of Fame Racing
bizofbaseball.com - 11/19/2008
D-Backs Execs, NASCAR Owners to Cut Jobs at Hall of Fame Racing
— bizofbaseball.com — As we reported yesterday, there is a love affair going on between motorsports and MLB owners ,... with Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Jeff Moorad and COO Tom Garfinkel being majority owners of Hall of Fame Racing. As reported yesterday, while there is interest in auto racing, all professional sports ... (more) D-Backs Execs, NASCAR Owners to Cut Jobs at Hall of Fame ...

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dugoutcentral.com - 11/24/2008
Mussina Deserves To Be In The Hall
— dugoutcentral.com — The retirement of Mike Mussina brought the inevitable question of his Hall of Fame credentials. It’s a... good debate, as witnessed by the fact a previous story on Mussina’s credentials is the fifth most commented upon article on Dugout Central.  ... (more) Mussina Deserves To Be In The Hall

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Recent Players among the Top 25 – Infielders and Catchers
seamheads.com - 11/23/2008
Recent Players among the Top 25 – Infielders and Catchers
— seamheads.com — Here is an interesting question. According to the CAWS Career Gauge, how many of the top 25... players at each position in the 20th century were still playing in the 21st century (2001 or later)? Let’s take a look. (more) Recent Players among the Top 25 – Infielders and Catchers

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Introducing the Hall of Fame Classic
Foul Balls — ... this summer the two teams spent their time talking about how much they hated playing in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown. You may or may not remember, but after dealing with too many complaints from organizations and the players, both the player's union and the owners decided that 2008 contest between the Cubs and Padres would be the last time the exhibition game would be played with Major League teams. Then, as a final kick to the junk, the game was rained out.... Continue reading at FanHouse

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