Tigers score in 15th to beat Mariners 2-1

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Tigers score in 15th to beat Mariners 2-1
Assist by The Mitten found this 7/7/2008 on seattletimes.nwsource.com [flag]
A deficiency of relief pitchers was exposed for all to see in the form of backup catcher Jamie Burke taking the mound in a game that lasted 15 innings. Burke gave up a leadoff double in the 15th, uncorked a wild pitch and allowed a run-scoring sacrifice fly, giving Detroit a 2-1 lead. [link]

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Morning Roundup: A-Rod last man who thinks Madonna is attractive
Published 7/7/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Dan Engel) at Assist by The Mitten
... Backup catcher Jamie Burke climbed onto the mound in the 15th inning yesterday after Mariners used up every arm in the bullpen. He gave up one run in the inning as the Tigers went on to win 2-1 in 15 innings. ...

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SEATTLE (AP)—Once Ichiro Suzuki heard that backup catcher Jamie Burke was about to take the mound, he hustled over to manager Jim Riggleman and volunteered his services. If the Seattle Mariners were desperate enough to use their third-string catcher ...
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The Fans Are Idiots

gmoney2577 posted 7/7/2008 from gmoneysack.blogspot.com

Let me drop 3 ways to fix this so that this "exhibition game" that "means something" gives the fans the most deserving players. 1. No online voting. 2. The fans votes only help with the selection process. These people know nothing and shouldn't determine who starts. 3. Not every team gets a representative. You try telling me that the Mariners or Nationals deserve a rep this year.
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As Biggest Suckfests go, Jamie Burke is by far the most awesome Biggest Suckfest we've ever had. Biggest Contribution: Cesar Jimenez, +54.0% Biggest Suckfest: Jamie Burke, -48.2% Most Important AB: Betancourt DP, -28.6% Most Important Pitch: ...
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Mariners C Burke gives up go-ahead run in 15th

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Beware of Erik Bedard

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Now that the C.C. Sabathia trade is official, teams that were squashed in the bidding by the Milwaukee Brewers' Minor League depth may feel like they still have to make a big move. Erik Bedard, a left-hander that the Seattle Mariners paid a hefty price for in the off-season, is heavily rumored to be available...
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