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The morning after
Roch Around the ClockSo do you like the Lakers or Celtics in the NBA finals? Anybody out there even watch the NBA? Without checking, give me the Washington Bullets’ starting five when they beat the Sonics to win the 1977-1978 title. I was......Tags: Steve Trachsel, Charles Johnson (football, defensive end), Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, National Basketball Association
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Rodriguez, Jeter, Rivera All-Stars; no Mussina
On the Yankees beatThe All-Star selections are out, and the Yankees have three picks. Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera are All-Stars. Surprisingly, at least to me, Mike Mussina is not. Jason Giambi is one of the five players named that voters......Tags: Major League Baseball, Mike Mussina, Jason Giambi, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera
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Gameday Live: 2008 All-Star Game
On the Yankees beatOk, folks. We are about 15 minutes from the scheduled first pitch of 8:39. Have at it. We'll give you plenty of blow-by-blow and second guess the managers ad nauseum. Top of 1st: Cleveland's Cliff Lee had an easy 1-2-3......Tags: Jason Varitek, Carlos Quentin, Major League Baseball, Joe Crede, David Wright
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Controversy over the ninth inning
On the Yankees beatThe fact that Terry Francona would not officially announce Mariano Rivera as his closer for tonight caused some controversy, though it is believed that Francona will have Rivera as his closer. Here's Ken Davidoff's take on the situation. Jonathan...Tags: Mariano Rivera, Jonathan Papelbon
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Garrett Olson
Roch Around the ClockIt hasn't been easy, but Garrett Olson is pitching into the sixth inning.He breezed through the first, striking out two batters, but he's put runners on base in every other inning. A walk, Gary Sheffield's two-run homer and a double......Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Placido Polanco, Jay Payton, Aubrey Huff, Major League Baseball
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Before heading to the ballpark...
Roch Around the ClockI just hope I can find my way. It's been a while. I might have to stop and ask for directions.It's called Camden Yards, right?I freaked out this morning when I pulled back the curtains in my bedroom and saw a bright light. It momentarily blinded me......Tags: Boston Red Sox, David Hernandez, Julian Tavarez, Sean Casey, AAA
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Your Morning Phil: Francona, Axelrod, Shoulders
Talking baseball while wondering if the Blackhawks can be counter-punchers. 1. Baseball is back in Cleveland, thanks largely to Terry Francona. The first-place Indians host the Tigers tonight, and The Jake should be rocking. (Yes, I know Jacobs...
Tags: Dylan Axelrod, Cleveland Indians, Justin Verlander, American League Central, Boston Red Sox
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Both Cubs and Red Sox in struggling mode
You think Dale Sveum and the Cubs have problems? Based on the level of angst mixed with the clubhouse oxygen, as well as the urgency to wring out every possible victory while improving with both the lineup and the starting rotation, the situation...
Tags: Boston Red Sox, Wrigley Field, Dale Sveum, David DeJesus, Josh Beckett
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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
Last week's ranking in parentheses 1. Rangers (1): It's safe to say that Ron Washington's hitters enjoyed their weekend in Houston — 24 runs overall and three homers in every game. Their assault on Philip Humber Saturday was vicious. 2....
Tags: New York Mets, Ricky Nolasco, Matt Kemp, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies
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An odd sound coming out of the Marmol mess
Cubs manager Dale Sveum finally made the move he never should’ve had to make: yanking Carlos Marmol as closer. Sveum never should’ve had to make the move because team president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer should’ve...
Tags: Theo Epstein, Carlos Marmol, Pittsburgh Pirates, Dale Sveum, Jeff Samardzija
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Difference in baseball is striking
Javier Baez is considered widely to be the best prospect in the Cubs' farm system. His counterpart for the White Sox is Courtney Hawkins. Baez, a 20-year-old shortstop, and Hawkins, a 19-year-old center fielder, both have tremendous hitting skills. They...
Tags: Matt Kemp, San Diego Padres, Comerica Park, Mark Appel, Cleveland Indians
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Valentine right man to right Red Sox's ship
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As he starts his job as the Red Sox's manager, Bobby Valentine gets to be one part Tommy Lasorda, two parts James Carville and three parts the guy who walks behind the elephants in the circus parade. And he loves every minute of...Tags: New York Mets, Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox, Theo Epstein, New York Yankees
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