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29 March 2006

Pending Pinstripes: Mr. Bean, Austin LOOGY, and Other Bad Movies...

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I somehow forgot to mention it yesterday, but the latest in the long line of Posada's Pursuers is Keith McDonald , acquired from the Tex...
28 March 2006

Pending Pinstripes: Six Catchers and Kevin (Rakin')

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Recognizing an abundance of outfielders named "Kevin" in Camp, the Yankees sent both Kevins down to the minors this Sunday. Kevin...
22 March 2006

All-Baseball.column: 2006 Phillies Predictions

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Well, it's officially Spring. Birds are chirping. Flowers are blooming. Everybody and their uncles are heading to hardware stores to s...
21 March 2006

Pending Pinstripes: Eric Duncan, Melky Cabrera Among Weekly Spring Yankee Reassignments

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Another Sunday in March, another round of cuts from the Yankees' Spring Training camp. This week, the Yankees sent RHP T.J. Beam to AA ...
14 March 2006

Pending Pinstripes Prospect of the Week:Kevin Thompson

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For those of you who've been watching Spring Training instead of the World Baseball Classic, especially Yankee fans, please calm down. ...
13 March 2006

Pending Pinstripes: Hughes, Rasner Among Five Yankees Sent to Minors

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On Sunday the Yankees reassigned several players to their minor League Camp. These were: RHP Philip Hughes Phil Hughes , ranked the #1 pros...
09 March 2006

Pending Pinstripes Prospect of the Week: C.J. Henry

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C.J. Henry, ss Born: May 31, 1986 Height: 6-3 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: Right High School: Putnam City High School (Oklahoma City,O...
08 March 2006

All-Baseball.column: Soriano Not Selfish Enough

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The Alfonso Soriano soap opera should not exist. The reasons for this are manifold. For one thing, the Nationals should have just asked h...
03 March 2006

All-Baseball.column: The 1919 Chicago White Sox and the “Dead Ball Era”

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With the reigning World Champion Chicago White Sox about to begin defending their first title since World War I, I got to thinking about the...
02 March 2006

Pending Pinstripes: Car Shopping and Minor Leaguers

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I went car shopping this weekend. I don't actually "need" a car at this moment, but that's sort of the point. My car...
23 February 2006

First Book/IHOP Blogger Conference Call With HoF Pitcher Jim Palmer

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Last week, I was privileged to receive an invitation to take part in a Blogger Conference Call" on Tuesday, 22 February 2006, with Hall...
20 February 2006

All-Baseball.column: Say it Ain't Sosa! Sammy Retiring?

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Though no official announcement of Sammy Sosa 's retirement has yet been made, his agent has been quoted as saying that Sosa's caree...
15 February 2006

Pending Pinstripes Yankee Prospect of the Week: Tyler Clippard

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Tyler L. Clippard, RHP Born: February 14, 1985 in Lexington, Kentucky Height: 6-3 Weight: 170 Bats/Throws: Right High School: J.W. ...
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13 February 2006

Pending Pinstripes Yankee Prospect of the Week: Darrell Rasner

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The New York Yankees claimed RHP Darrell Rasner off waivers from the Washington Nationals this weekend. Darrell W. Rasner, RHP Born: J...
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10 February 2006

All-Baseball.column - Orioles in Oh-Six?

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A recent ESPN.com feature discussed the possibilities of "surprise" teams for 2006. Jerry Crasnick, ESPN contributor and author o...
07 February 2006

Pending Pinstripes: Mike Vento Signs with G-Nats

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Lee Sinins reported today that the Washington Nationals signed former Yankees farmhand Mike Vento , former Red Sox farmhand Anastacio Martin...
02 February 2006

Pending Pinstripes Yankee Prospect of the Week: Austin Jackson

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Austin Jackson, OF Born: February 1, 1987 Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Bats/Throws: Right High School: Ryan High School (Denton,TX) ...
01 February 2006

All-Baseball.collumn - Unfinished Business: Piazza Catching on With the Padres

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Two California teams signed once-great players, now in the twilights of their respective careers, to one-year, free agent contracts this wee...
27 January 2006

Pending Pinstripes Yankee Prospect of the Week: Kevin Reese

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Kevin Patrick Reese, OF Born: March 11, 1978 Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 Bats: Left Throws: Left College: University of San Diego ...
26 January 2006

Public Announcement: Columbus Clippers' 2006 Winterfest

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Today , Thursday, January 26th, is the Columbus Clippers' 2006 Winterfest . The Columbus Clippers invite you to meet new manager Dave Mi...
24 January 2006

All-Baseball.collumn: Red Sox Ripe for Return to Rest of League

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The Boston Red Sox are reportedly nearing deals for Indians outfielder Coco Crisp and former Marlins shortstop Alex Gonzalez . This Alex G...

Boys of Summer National League Team Nickname

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To Whom It May Concern: Whomever has been looking for multiple variants of "Boys of Summer National League Team nickname" for the...
20 January 2006

Slow Week for Baseball News...

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Is it my imagination, or has this been an exceedingly slow news-week for the baseball world? The following were among the most prominent h...
19 January 2006

Pending Pinstripes Yankee Prospect of the Week: Eric Duncan

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See? I told you that you'd be hearing more about Eric Duncan! Eric Anthony Duncan Position: 3B Born: December 7, 1984 Height: 6-1...
17 January 2006

Trending Upwards: Future Hall of Famers?

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Last week the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the lone inductee of the Cooperstown Class of 2006: Bruce Sutter . Normally, I would...
12 January 2006

Pending Pinstripes Yankee Prospect of the Week: Philip Hughes

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Baseball America just released its list of the Top Ten Yankee Prospects last week, so this seems like a good source of material for my own...
10 January 2006

All.Baseball.collumn: The 2006 Hall of Fame Ballot

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If Travis Nelson had a Hall of Fame Ballot… In the Yard: ALBERT BELLE: Belle will have a lot more trouble convincing the baseball writers of...
06 January 2006

Pending Pinstripes Prospect of the Week: Colter Bean

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Colter Bean (Randall Colter Bean) Position: P Born: January 16, 1977 Height: 6-6 Weight: 255 Bats: Right Throws: Right Colle...
02 January 2006

All-Baseball.collumn: Bronx Bombers Bolster Bullpen

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The New York Yankees recently announced the signing of right-handed relief pitcher Octavio Dotel to a one-year, $2 million contract. Dotel...
28 December 2005

All-Baseball.collumn: Pirates of Pennants?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have not had a winning season since 1992, when they took the last of three consecutive NL East titles, under the lead...
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