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The (re)emergence of Phil Hughes
310tojoba.blogspot.com - 7/27/2009
The (re)emergence of Phil Hughes
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The overhaul of the Yankees bullpen after months of woe and hand wringing has been one of the well-documented stories heading into the second half of the baseball season. Gone are Edwar Ramirez and Jose Veras. Instead, the casual Yankees fan gets to see a much more Aryan bullpen, anchored ...
Roto-Rx
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 7/26/2009
Roto-Rx
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — The Doctor is in... Question #1: Do you think that John Bowker will get regular at bats... in SF? Last month Around The Horn ran a piece on him and I remembered reading about his awesome season in AAA. I picked him up last week. – Avery, Corona, CA Avery: Dr. Roto would like to share something ... (more) Roto-Rx

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Hughes Success Stirring Images of Mariano
nybaseballdigest.com - 7/24/2009
Hughes Success Stirring Images of Mariano
— nybaseballdigest.com — Phil Hughes disposed of the Oakland Athletics in 28 pitches last night. It’s about the same amount... that Joba Chamberlain needs to get through about two thirds of an inning. All year we have talked about Joba to the bullpen, but many, including me, never thought much of Phil Hughes. Not ... (more) Hughes Success Stirring Images of Mariano

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Yanks Look to Turn 7 Into 8
yankees.gearupforsports.com - 7/24/2009
Yanks Look to Turn 7 Into 8
— yankees.gearupforsports.com — Make it seven wins in a row for the Yanks since the All-Star break and the second... for CC Sabathia himself during that stretch. Neither the torrential downpour nor the rain delay of over two and a half hours could slow them down. The Yankees came away with a routine win as they ... (more) Yanks Look to Turn 7 Into 8

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The Rookies — ... drought from FanGraphs.) Learning about stats doesn’t mean subtracting from the enjoyment of a ballgame; it just means you’ll know more ways to enjoy it. Making the Rounds Buch expounds on football, baseball, and modernity. (The Phoenix Pub) When it’s time to party, Penn State parties hard. (Souvenir City) Two Yellows sees Chelsea/Milan. (Avoiding the Drop) Joba breaks down Phil Hughes. (3:10 to Joba Our Stuff Please click here and here and ...

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