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The Three Man Rotation Was the Right Decision
It’s tempting to judge a decision as right or wrong based on whether or not it works out. While this may be the case in some aspects of life–ie, surviving on a desert island–it is not necessarily the case in baseball. Since so much in baseball depends simply on pure luck, ...
Lessons In Advanced Hindsight, With Mike Lupica
Lessons In Advanced Hindsight, With Mike Lupica
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. I think most rational people understand that one of the fundamental concepts of decision... making, is that you have to make your choice based on the information which was available at the time. Of course, Mike Lupica doesn't fall under the umbrella of " most rational ... (more) Lessons In Advanced Hindsight, With Mike Lupica
With New York Yankees one win away from World Series title, Joe Girardi better be right about arms
With New York Yankees one win away from World Series title, Joe Girardi better be right about arms
nydailynews.com — knows the deal as well as he knows his way out to the mound. He's right about... using only three starters in the postseason if the Yankees win, tonight or tomorrow night. He's right if Andy Pettitte does the job in Game 6 on three days' rest that A.J. ... (more) With New York Yankees one win away from World Series ...
Yankees Capture 27th World Series Title
Yankees Capture 27th World Series Title
mlb.fanhouse.com — by FanHouse Newswire NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating... the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui 's record-tying six RBI. Andy Pettitte won the clincher Wednesday night, pitching the Yankees to their elusive 27th ... (more) Yankees Capture 27th World Series Title
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