bases.nbcsports.com - 10/26/2009
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Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman runs down what he considers to be "October's Disasters." Top of the list? The manager of the team that's probably going to win the World Series: It may be a little odd to put the manager...
nydailynews.com - 10/23/2009
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nydailynews.com —
The Yankees will come home Saturday still leading
the ALCS, 3-2, still one win away from returning...
to the World Series for the first time since 2003, still with Andy Pettitte and CC Sabathia lined up to pitch them there. But let's get this out of the ...
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Manager Joe Girardi should be fired if the New York ...
fangraphs.com - 10/27/2009
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fangraphs.com —
The answer to that question is complicated. There
is no easy yes or no answer and that...
is not so much because there are so many variables we don’t know the answer. It has to do with game theory. Oh, in case you didn’t watch the 6th game of the ...
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Were the Yankee sac bunts in the 8th inning correct?
slanchreport.com - 10/27/2009
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slanchreport.com —
It’s been far far too long since we’ve
had a doppelganger up, and in honor of game...
1 of the World Series tonight we have a doozy for you. Please make sure to VOTE in the poll below as well as visit the permanent Doppelgangers page to see the many other fabulous doppelgangers we ...
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A Yankee Killer Doppelganger
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My Morning in Exile
The Hardball Times —
... According to Heyman, Joe Girardi is one of "October's Disasters." I agree that good outcomes don't validate bad decisions, but c'mon. ...
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Fack Youk —
... Joe Girardi has made some highly questionable moves this postseason, but to label him the "#1 October Disaster" like Jon Heyman did is indefensible. (via Craig) ...
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Girardi feeling bubbly buzz —
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