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beloblog.com - 10/13/2008
Transcript: Joe Maddon's and Jim Hickey's Sunday press conference
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Whoever wants to answer it, Dan Wheeler said last night that he can pitch Monday, if he needs to, but what is his situation as far as rest and given that he threw three- plus? JOE MADDON: I want to check with him tomorrow, first of all. That was a lot of innings with a lot of pitches and a ...
America (and Parts of Canada), Meet David Price's Filthy Slider
walkoffwalk.com - 10/20/2008
America (and Parts of Canada), Meet David Price's Filthy Slider
— walkoffwalk.com — Joe Maddon had a bevy of bullpen options in the eighth inning of last night's Game Seven... tussle and he simply couldn't decide which option to choose. So he chose them all. Starter Matt Garza (0 outs) gave way to righty Dan Wheeler (1 out) who gave ... (more) America (and Parts of Canada), Meet David Price's Filthy ...

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Rays Lost a Game, but Not Their Confidence
nytimes.com - 10/18/2008
Rays Lost a Game, but Not Their Confidence
— nytimes.com — The ever-positive Joe Maddon watched his Tampa Bay Rays blow their Game 5 lead, yes — but... he did not hear them blow their cool. > (more) Rays Lost a Game, but Not Their Confidence

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Rays concede Game 5, admit they have no idea how to end series
bugsandcranks.com - 10/15/2008
Rays concede Game 5, admit they have no idea how to end series
— bugsandcranks.com — According to ESPN.com, Scott Kazmir will be starting Game 5 tomorrow versus the Red Sox. Why? Because... Rays manager Joe Maddon is conceding the game to Boston. The Tampa Bay Rays will start Scott Kazmir in Game 5 of the American League Championship ... (more) Rays concede Game 5, admit they have no idea how to end ...

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[THE HANGOVER] Troy Percival Mentors Young Players From California
Rays Index — ... Transcript from yesterday's press conference with Joe Maddon and Jim Hickey. [Providence Journal] ...

Boston Red Sox ALCS News & Notes - 10/13
SOX & Dawgs — ... the same could be said for pitchers given that their bodies create a lot of torque. I think the media will continue to press for that answer of is he hurt because his velocity is down a few MPH from all season. But one thing’s for sure, they aren’t going to get that answer from Beckett. After playing some night games in Tampa, the Red Sox and Rays will play a late afternoon game today. Here are the transcripts of Red Sox manager Terry Francona, Rays manager Joe Maddon and Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey press conferences ...

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