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The Nine Smartest Plays in World Series History
The Nine Smartest Plays in World Series History
I just caught this list on a recent episode of “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.” I can’t seem to find a video version of the list, so a heads up would be appreciated. But here is the written version on Olbermann’s own blog. Photo from fOTOGLIF
On The Damon Steal
lookoutlanding.com — It was a very heads-up play. Not a lot of guys would've been paying attention to third base in that situation, but Damon was thinking the whole time, and earned himself a free 90 feet. There was no risk - he saw that the base was uncovered and knew ... (more) On The Damon Steal
Yankees steal one, lead Series 3
lohud.com — PHILADELPHIA - Five years ago, when Johnny Damon beat the Yankees, he called himself an idiot. On Sunday night, when he put the Yankees one win away from a World Series title, he did it with his smarts. The Yankees had blown a one-run lead in the ... (more) Yankees steal one, lead Series 3
And That Happened: World Series
And That Happened: World Series
hardballtimes.com — Yankees 7, Phillies 4 : On the one hand, the double steal by Damon in the 9th doesn't really matter, right? He'd be on second base before the A-Rod hit and still would have scored, even if someone had thought to cover third. On the other hand, Brad Lidge was on the mound, and that guy is ... (more) And That Happened: World Series
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