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Great Ozzie Guillen Quote
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Hungary Jack »
March 9 07, 12:43 pm
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(I never thought I'd type that header).
I hope it's true, because he might get one right.
--Ozzie Guillen reacting to Steve Phillips' report that...
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I think Ozzie Guillen maybe the most insecure person in MLB.
Anyone who feels the need to open his mouth and blatantly insult anyone who dares say...
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March 10 07, 11:07 am
Rosenthal: Cardinals could target Otsuka
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haltz »
March 9 07, 4:33 pm
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CARDINALS: INSURANCE FOR IZZY?
The World Series champion Cardinals entered spring training knowing they might need bullpen help.
Suddenly, their...
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This will never happen. Never say never? I'm saying NEVER.
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Last post by JohnnyJay
March 9 07, 11:43 pm
THE FRIDAY EXIT POLL (BIRTHDAY EDITION)
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valley_card22 »
March 9 07, 8:35 am
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Welcome to the Exit Poll. This weeks poll will be double posted on SOcial so make sure to check out the great answers in there as well. As I said its...
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Welcome to the Exit Poll. This weeks poll will be double posted on SOcial so make sure to check out the great answers in there as well. As I said its...
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Last post by Mary1966
March 9 07, 11:39 pm
Game Thread 3/9/07 - Cardinals v. Marlins
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Phyrkrakr »
March 9 07, 11:20 am
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Pitching: RHP Anthony Reyes (45 pitches). Followed by: RHP Brad Thompson (45), LHP Randy Flores (30), RHP Dennis Dove (30), LHP Tyler Johnson (30),...
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I know it is still early in ST but you have to be impressed with the pitching so far...
So far,so good. Let's keep it going through October. :wink:
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Last post by stlmark
March 9 07, 11:18 pm
Jayson Stark's NL Central comments
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mikechamp »
March 9 07, 1:11 pm
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From an ESPN chat:
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in YOUR opinion Jayson, what will the Rocket do?
JAYSON STARK
The latest theory in...
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They're only campaigning on our (the little guy's) behalf, jag!
Why would they need to do that? I thought they were supposed to be objective.
Or...
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Last post by mikechamp
March 9 07, 4:19 pm
Mark Redman to Atlanta
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Phyrkrakr »
March 9 07, 11:47 am
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Maybe we'll finally stop hearing speculation about how the Cards should pick him up.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Atlanta Braves today...
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A minor league contract could have been a good gamble
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Last post by Secret Weapon
March 9 07, 3:20 pm
Kinney's Elbow More Than Barking
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Hungary Jack »
March 8 07, 9:18 am
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does it mean that we'll leave ST with 3 lefties in the pen? The numbers seem to suggest that this might happen.
Looper appears to have an inside...
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I know he had labryum surgery, and quite honestly didn't think he had TJ, but the Hardball Times in their annual book lists him as having it. After...
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Last post by Hungary Jack
March 9 07, 12:26 pm
PD: Payroll is competitive and flexible
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Michael »
March 8 07, 11:05 pm
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JUPITER, FLA. — In more ways than one, the Cardinals pick up this April where they left off in October.
The Cardinals will begin defense of their...
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The problem is that this year for various reasons, many other teams seem to have some payroll flexibility, so I'm not sure it's a huge advantage to...
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Last post by Socnorb11
March 9 07, 10:59 am
Angels are considering punishment for Gary Matthews Jr...
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stlmark »
March 8 07, 3:40 pm
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Angels, I've heard, are actually trying to void the contract they have with Gary Matthews Jr.
Here's the story:
The Los Angeles Angels are growing...
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Actually, there is standard language in baseball contracts that would allow them to void the contract - but the Players' Union will fight that tooth...
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Last post by Mary1966
March 8 07, 10:09 pm
Bloomington Normal Cardinals fans
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UofIx3 »
March 8 07, 8:00 pm
Cardinals Trophy Coming to the Coliseum
03/08/2007 4:07 AM -
The 2006 World Series championship trophy won by the St. Louis Cardinals will be on...
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Last post by UofIx3
March 8 07, 8:00 pm
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Last post by doe_boy
March 8 07, 5:51 pm
Busch stadium improvments
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Secret Weapon »
March 7 07, 2:24 pm
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I hadn't seen a thread on this yet, Bernie talked to Dewitt and said these renovations would be done in time for the opener...
* A new, full set of...
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I'm not talking about the Hardee's side I'm talking 1st base side. Sometimes there is a gigantic SMOKE/exhaust cloud (its not steam) rising and...
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Last post by cardinalkarp
March 8 07, 4:18 pm
game thread 3.8.07 cards vs twins
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Jocephus »
March 8 07, 9:26 am
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*should* be gameday
its also on mlb.audio, i believe
starting lineup, via goold:
THE CARDINALS (4-3-1)
Skip Schumaker, CF
Chris Duncan, LF...
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I remember going to the second-to-last (or was it third-to-last?) game at old Busch Stadium in late September of 2005. The Cards were playing the...
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Last post by ThatGuy
March 8 07, 4:05 pm
Spiezio at 2b
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Fat Strat »
March 8 07, 9:14 am
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I've noticed that Spiezio has played significantly more at 2b than he did last year or last spring. What's everyone think about this? I've well...
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Anyone know about Edgar Gonzalez' defense? According to minor league splits he doesn't have any trouble with left handers. I know that it is Miles'...
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Last post by haltz
March 8 07, 4:04 pm
Is Westbrook someone we should target?
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valley_card22 »
March 8 07, 9:46 am
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As a pitcher that could be traded for? The AL Central is deep and Cleveland could be strong and still finish 4. Jake Westbrook is a FA after this...
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Indian fever! Be a believer!
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Last post by planet planet
March 8 07, 4:02 pm
Has it set in YET?
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Balltilyafall4 »
March 7 07, 11:21 pm
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I just was wandering around the Cards official site looking for division titles (I couldn't remember if we won the division in 2000...we did) and it...
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It set in to me as fast as lime jello in a walk-in cooler.
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Last post by Leroy
March 8 07, 2:59 pm
Sweet 16: #1 Willie Mays vs #4 Alex Rodriguez
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Tambourine Man »
March 7 07, 7:45 pm
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Willie Mays
Bio
Willie Howard Mays Jr. (born May 6, 1931 in Westfield, Alabama outside nearby Birmingham) is a former star baseball player...
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Great question, Dill. Albert's actually at a more blistering pace than A-Rod, which is amazing. It's so tough to tell right now, though, because...
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Last post by Radbird
March 8 07, 1:22 pm
Vukovich passes away.
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Leroy »
March 8 07, 11:37 am
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Vukovich passes away at 59
Coach, who was a part of Phillies for 31 years, dies from cancer
By Ken Mandel / MLB.com
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- There are...
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Is he related to the St. Louis Vukovich?
Nope. Our Vukovich was actually Vuckovich. I'm assuming you're talking Pete, who pitched for the Birds...
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Last post by Phyrkrakr
March 8 07, 1:19 pm
Shocking news, Hampton injured.
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Leroy »
March 8 07, 11:40 am
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I can't believe I was so upset when we didn't sign this guy. :oops:
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Just as his left elbow was showing signs of...
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Reminds me of how Woody got hurt a few years ago.
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Last post by doe_boy
March 8 07, 12:06 pm
Check out my new blog!
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skmsw »
March 6 07, 10:57 am
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Introducing Steverino's Pitch Count , the new blog featuring the comments of yours truly on the Grand Game.
There you'll find my usual brand of...
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Looking forward to this steve.
9. In any well-run organization there is a need for BOTH traditional assessment of tools AND innovative application...
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Last post by jim
March 8 07, 6:51 am
ST Game Thread 3/7: Cards at Dodgers
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rs232 »
March 7 07, 8:40 am
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Today's Game Notes are HERE .
Today's pitchers are Braden Looper, Ryan Franklin, Chris Narveson, Andy Cavazos and Kelvin Jimenez.
How has our...
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I'm very pleased with our starting pitching so far, which has excelled at a time when hitters traditionally have the advantage.
Starters' ERA:...
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Last post by ZigZagCardsFan
March 8 07, 12:39 am
Jim Callis' NL Central comments
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mikechamp »
March 7 07, 2:10 pm
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From an ESPN chat:
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Jim what do you make of Josh Hamiliton's spring so far?
Jim Callis
He's done very well,...
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I thought the Brewers were supposed to win the Central in 05.... and in 06 and now for sure in 07. #-o
Weren't the Reds supposed to win in 06?...
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Last post by stlmark
March 7 07, 10:19 pm
For April 1st attendees
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Elphie15 »
March 6 07, 9:34 pm
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We do get to see stuff after all!!!! :cheers:
Opening night ceremonies will include the traditional Ford motorcade parade around the warning track...
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Sure, it'd be cool to get a ring and go to the second game.
But last time I checked, you go to a Cardinal game to watch the Cardinal game. I...
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Last post by TGantz
March 7 07, 5:27 pm
PD Reyes Article
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doe_boy »
March 7 07, 6:53 am
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Quite a few folks here noticed Reyes' decline in MPH in 2006. Here's a story that focuses on that.
The fastball wasn't the speed I'm used to...
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Reyes showed a fairly abrupt loss of velocity and command. Just like Morris and Mulder. Reyes pitched through it, with overall solid if unspectacular...
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Last post by Phyrkrakr
March 7 07, 4:33 pm
Josh Kinney's elbow is barking
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Michael »
March 7 07, 9:20 am
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Reliever Josh Kinney had an MRI exam Tuesday after notifying team personnel Monday night that his right elbow locked up after...
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I think Kinney is destined to become one of those Do you remember when ... guys. I hope not. I always pull for the indy leaguers.
Or one of those...
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Last post by jagtrader
March 7 07, 4:04 pm
A Case for the Pen?
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PHILLYCARD »
March 7 07, 12:04 pm
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Hawksworth has a line of
5 IP 4 h 0ER 1bb 2Ks
He may be making a case for the pen if Kinney is out for an extended period. Some may argue he needs...
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There's no way Hawksworth starts the year in the pen. His situation is totally different than Wainwright's was last year.]
Wainwright had spent 1.5...
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Last post by ZigZagCardsFan
March 7 07, 1:22 pm
Good times revisited: The Barmes Venison Scandal
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ghostrunner »
March 7 07, 10:17 am
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The Vinatieri story in the sports forum reminded me of this. There was a really funny thread on this at CT at the time, as I recall.
Updated:...
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This injury crushed what was looking to be a ROY season for Barmes, and he has never really recovered. This year he's probably losing his starting...
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Last post by heyzeus
March 7 07, 1:11 pm
Player mugs, released today
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clement »
March 6 07, 7:43 pm
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from the Palm Beach County Journal
Unidentified Baseball Player Arrested
(Jupiter, FL) A masked armed robber was arrested in connection with a...
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Is there a link for this somewhere, and I'm just missing it?
I think Clement is just having a little fun with us all... his title was brilliant...
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Last post by maddash
March 7 07, 11:09 am
Can Yadi hit?
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cabby7588 »
March 6 07, 11:00 pm
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I'm a huge Yadi fan...Obviously he hit a hot streak AT THE RIGHT TIME this year...But can he hit all season long? He's going to play (and I agree...
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My Yadi prediction:
250/295/345.
So, in summary, no, I don't think Molina is ever going to hit. He's valuable as a defensive catcher. If a team's...
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Last post by vance
March 7 07, 10:34 am
Vazquez gets $34.5 million, 3-year extension from White Sox
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Michael »
March 6 07, 6:53 pm
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Pitcher Javier Vazquez and the Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday to a $34.5 million, three-year contract extension through...
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Don't forget that Javier had ERAs of 3.42, 3,91, and 3.24 with the Expos.
And his 05 season was really good, but was tainted by one or two really...
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Last post by Socnorb11
March 7 07, 9:52 am
Spring Training Pictures -- 3/4, 3/5
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haltz »
March 6 07, 11:34 pm
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Some pictures from Jupiter the past couple of days, mainly Monday:
more in a moment..
(mods,...
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Awesome pictures, especially those of Pujols and Ankiel.
You must have a great camera...Thanks for sharing!
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Last post by cabby7588
March 7 07, 9:29 am
Izzy draws a crowd
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thrill »
March 6 07, 3:13 pm
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CAMP CARDS: Izzy Draws a Crowd
By Derrick Goold
03/06/2007 2:30 pm
JUPITER, Fla. — The pitcher, surrounded by intrigue, who could secure his...
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I thought this thread was about Izzy's art ability.
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Last post by JCShutout
March 6 07, 11:36 pm
Rob Neyer's NL Central comments
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mikechamp »
March 6 07, 11:39 am
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From an ESPN chat.
Welcome the new ESPN chat record holder, Rob Neyer! His chat went for over 6.5 hours.
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best...
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i hate this logic
at the beginning of the season Ponson and Mulder did throw some gems. Ponson's April and May ERA's were 3.13 and 2.57...
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Last post by vinsanity
March 6 07, 10:25 pm
Outfield Competition
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Phyrkrakr »
March 6 07, 3:51 pm
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I'm assuming a starting outfield of Edmonds, Duncan, and Encarnacion, but check out the early competition for the fourth and fifth outfielders.
Yes,...
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I made the same promise for Miles when he faced Rodney in the WS. Luckily, Miles struck out. I don't know if I could have lived up to that promise....
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March 6 07, 9:30 pm
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Last post by bronx_bird
March 6 07, 7:47 pm
Best GMs in Baseball
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Phyrkrakr »
March 4 07, 4:20 pm
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Forbes ranked all of the GMs in sports on some formula they pulled out of their rear, and according to them, Billy Beane is the best, followed by...
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Walt ranks at 47 on the list, just two spots ahead of the legendary GM Kiki Vandeweghe?
Didn't the list have Kevin McHale as #1 overall? I'm sorry,...
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Last post by Gashouse
March 6 07, 7:29 pm
Sweet 16: #1 Babe Ruth vs. #4 Ty Cobb
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Michael »
February 28 07, 12:26 pm
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#1 Babe Ruth, SP/OF
Babe Ruth's Hall of Fame Biography
Bio
George Herman Babe Ruth was an American original, baseball's first great slugger...
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No contest. Babe.
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Last post by JohnDoolittle
March 6 07, 7:24 pm
Sweet 16: #2 Joe DiMaggio vs. #6 Lefty Grove
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Michael »
February 28 07, 12:28 pm
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#2 Joltin' Joe DiMaggio, The Yankee Clipper, OF
Joe DiMaggio's Hall of Fame Biography
Joe DiMaggio is remembered as one of the game's most...
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Grove. Maybe the best lefty ever.
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Last post by JohnDoolittle
March 6 07, 7:23 pm
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Last post by Suicide_Squeeze
March 6 07, 3:32 pm
ST Game Thread 3/6: Cards at Orioles
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rs232 »
March 6 07, 8:51 am
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Game Notes are available HERE .
Interesting that the Cardinals have hit homeruns in only one of their seven games this spring - Duncan, Spiezio, and...
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There's no tying! There's no tying in baseball!!!!!!!! #-o
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March 6 07, 3:30 pm
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