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Kepner on Cano:
Kepner on Cano:
Tyler Kepner, Yankees beat writer for the NY Times, wrote something in his game recap last night that completely coincides with what I've been saying all along about Robinson Cano. Kepner and Joe Girardi hit the nail right on the head: Cano had two more hits on Friday, giving him eight in 14 ...
Mariano Rivera, Others to Wear No. 42 Today
Mariano Rivera, Others to Wear No. 42 Today
bugsandcranks.com — On this date 62 years ago, Jackie Robinson changed both baseball and the world when he broke... Major League Baseball’s color barrier. Through the courageous undertaking, Robinson endured unimaginable racism, death threats to himself and his family, ... (more) Mariano Rivera, Others to Wear No. 42 Today
MLB Network tribute to Jackie Robinson
latimesblogs.latimes.com — At 11 a.m. Wednesday the MLB Network will have loads of special programming in honor of Jackie... Robinson Day. First up is the documentary "Pride and Perseverance: The Story of the Negro Leagues" that debuted on the network last January... (more) MLB Network tribute to Jackie Robinson
Hard to argue Soria shouldn’t remain a closer - Kansas City Star
kansascity.com — JOE POSNANSKI COMMENTARY Hard to argue Soria shouldn t remain a closer“He’s just so much fun to... catch because he’s so aggressive,” Buck says. “He just comes after a hitter.”Second batter, Xavier Nady: Soria started him off with a fastball strike, too, ... (more) Hard to argue Soria shouldn’t remain a closer - ...
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