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Wolter's Random Braindump, Vol 40
Wolter's Random Braindump, Vol 40
Some assorted thoughts on this fine Thursday: Through a combination of extremely bad planning and wretched tiredness, I missed the World Series opener. However, I guessed the outcome solely by noticing the lack of psychotically pro-Yankee facebook status updates from friends of mine who have no ...
Yankees Add Zimmer to Staff
Yankees Add Zimmer to Staff
mysportsrumors.com — The New York Yankees have announced that Don Zimmer will be Joe Girardi’s bench coach tonight against... the Philadelphia Phillies. This is obviously another attempt to get inside the head of Game 2 starter Pedro Martinez. The Yankees already seem to be in the head of the guy after his ... (more) Yankees Add Zimmer to Staff
MLB WORLD SERIES: PHILLIES v YANKEES
asapsports.com — October 28, 2009 Pedro Martinez NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Game One Q. Talk just a little... bit about your anticipation coming back to New York playing in the World Series. How is that transition happening for you since your experience at the New York ... (more) MLB WORLD SERIES: PHILLIES v YANKEES
Pedro Meets The Yankees Again
fangraphs.com — The last time Pedro Martinez faced the New York Yankees in the post-season came back during the... 2004 American League Championship Series. Some may recall that series because (a) it launched a million annoying Red Sox fans and (b) Pedro appeared in ... (more) Pedro Meets The Yankees Again
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