withleather.uproxx.com - 10/23/2008
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Evan Longoria’s new at-bat music
Chase Utley clubbed a two-run homer in the first inning, and Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings as the Phillies took Game 1 of the World Series 3-2 . Although the score was close, Rays starter Scott Kazmir consistently had to work his way out ...
bizofbaseball.com - 10/23/2008
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bizofbaseball.com —
Are the Rays the flavor of the year,
or is parity really here for MLB? With the...
World Series underway, and with it, the Tampa Bay Rays representing the American League, focus has been placed on (yet again) parity within MLB. The Rays, going worst to first, has become a key talking point ..
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MLB Has a Split Personality When it Comes to Parity
sports.yahoo.com - 10/23/2008
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sports.yahoo.com —
When appropriate, Big League Stew reviews key decisions
to see if the right one was made. The...
Turning Point: His team was trailing 3-2 in the sixth inning when Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena reached first on an error. But Pena was caught stealing second ...
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The Second Guess: Should ump have called a balk on Hamels?
seamheads.com - 10/23/2008
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seamheads.com —
Joe Maddon, whose Zen-like nature has drawn comparisons
to the NBA’s legendary Phil Jackson, came up with...
the slogan “9 = 8″ as a motivational tool for his 2008 team. Maddon’s curious mathematical equation is intended to mean 9 guys playing hard for 9 innings will equal one of 8 playoff spots.
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9=108: The 2008 Tampa Bay Rays Improbable Run to the ...
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SI.com - Extra Mustard —
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