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Pricey pinstripes best fit for Teixeira
ajc.com - 6/23/2009
Pricey pinstripes best fit for Teixeira
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A routine two-out pop-up, the ball began to descend toward Mets second baseman Luis Castillo's waiting glove for the final out of the game. Derek Jeter and a Yankees teammate seemingly ran the bases out of obligation more than anything else.
Reasons for Voting for an All Star Berth
majorleaguejerk.com - 6/24/2009
Reasons for Voting for an All Star Berth
— majorleaguejerk.com — Every year we have complaints about All-Star voting but we usually wait until it’s over with to... complain. This year, I’m trying to be more proactive with my complaints so that maybe it’ll have some effect. So I’ve decided, ... (more) Reasons for Voting for an All Star Berth

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Game Thread: Mets (37-36) vs Yankees (42-32)
nleastchatter.com - 6/28/2009
Game Thread: Mets (37-36) vs Yankees (42-32)
— nleastchatter.com — 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 ... (more) Game Thread: Mets (37-36) vs Yankees (42-32)

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 6/28/2009posted this
Youkilis or Teixeira for All-Star Game? Neither.
downswinging.com - 6/17/2009
Youkilis or Teixeira for All-Star Game? Neither.
— downswinging.com — You know mlb.com is going to have a field day when something relatively-meaningless-but-good-for-baseball-either-way happens like the tight... race in the All-Star voting between Kevin Youkilis and Mark Teixeira. The two AL first basemen are big sluggers, both likable guys, and of course the fact ... (more) Youkilis or Teixeira for All-Star Game? Neither.

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Amazin' Avenue:  Firetruck Applesauce - Met fan attitudes, Beltran on the DL, and roster shakeups

The Yankee Universe:  Tex Tells AJC “You’re damn right I took the money!”

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Firetruck Applesauce - Met fan attitudes, Beltran on the DL, and roster shakeups
Amazin' Avenue — ... 2-0 in a rain make-up, but Kelly Johnson was forced to leave the game with leg cramps. Around MLB Players' Union head Donald Fehr announced his retirement yesterday. Let's start legacy evaluation. Albuquerque Isotopes fans are preparing for the Manny Ramirez road show. Cardinal third baseman Troy Glaus may actually draw interest in the trade market. Mark Texeira hustled. The Rockies are 18-5 under new manager Jim Tracy. ...

Tex Tells AJC “You’re damn right I took the money!”
The Yankee Universe — Mark Teixeira was interviewed before last night’s game by Denis Gorman of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He told the reporters that he enjoyed his time in Atlanta, but made it clear all along that he was going to maximize his free agent opportunity when they traded for him. Still, some in Atlanta seem to still harbor hard feelings over his departure: Able to parlay his status as the premier position player available in free agency, Teixeira signed an eight-year, $180 million deal with the Yankees two days before Christmas. It was widely panned as an example of fiscal irresponsibility. Along with Teixeira, the Yankees signed starting ...

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