Napoli regroups, homers in Game 4 win (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 23 October 2011 11:54:27 PM. © MLB News Blog

Mike Napoli took a mighty swing, tossed his bat aside and trotted around the bases. Fireworks exploded in the air, and Texas Rangers fans cheered wildly. No wild throws, close plays or missed calls for Napoli in Game 4 of the World Series. Back behind the plate, Napoli was a calming influence for Derek Holland, [...]

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Holland shuts down Cards to even Series (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 23 October 2011 11:42:25 PM. © MLB News Blog

Derek Holland kept Albert Pujols in the ballpark and the Texas Rangers in this World Series. In a title matchup that’s getting more interesting with every game, Holland put the emphasis back on pitching. Given a pep talk by manager Ron Washington minutes before the game, Holland allowed two hits over 8 1-3 innings to [...]

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Game 5 start Wilsons Texas swan song (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 23 October 2011 09:29:23 PM. © MLB News Blog

When C.J. Wilson starts Game 5 of the World Series, it could be his last outing for the Texas Rangers. The left-hander can become a free agent next month. Wilson insists that he hasn’t even “really thought” about what might happen after Monday night. “I’m just thinking about the team and where we’re at and [...]

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Hamiltons RBI double gives Rangers lead (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 23 October 2011 09:21:25 PM. © MLB News Blog

Slumping Josh Hamilton hit a run-scoring double in the first off Edwin Jackson, and the Texas Rangers led the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 after three innings Sunday night as they tried to even the World Series at two games apiece. Derek Holland, 2-0 in 10 career postseason appearances, allowed one hit in the first three [...]

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World Series Game 4 Open Thread - Cardinals at
Rangers

post from Royals Review on 23 October 2011 08:01:18 PM. © Royals Review

Had the 9th inning of Game Two gone differently, the Cardinals would be going for the sweep tonight. Wow.

Edwin Jackson (4.72 tRA) v Derek Holland (4.25 tRA)

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Do blowouts hurt teams later

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Do blowouts hurt teams later?

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30-YOC Top Ten Top 10 Denzel Washington Movies

post from 30-Year Old Cardboard on 23 October 2011 05:50:06 PM. © 30-Year Old Cardboard

?30-YOC Top Ten? ? Top 10 Denzel Washington Movies While flipping through the channels just the other night, I ran across two different Denzel Washington movies being aired at the same time. I took that as inspiration for tonight’s ‘Top … Continue reading →

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Rangers starting Moreland at first base (AP)

The Texas Rangers have made a change at first base for Game 4 of the World Series. Manager Ron Washington says Mitch Moreland getting the start at first Sunday has nothing to do with what happened in Game 3. Mike Napoli was back at catcher after playing first Saturday night, when he had a throwing [...]

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Epstein thanks Boston in newspaper ad (AP)

Departing Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has taken out a full-page ad in his hometown newspaper to thank Boston fans, the team’s owners, players and others. Epstein’s ad in Sunday’s Boston Globe appears as a letter titled, “10 Years, Two Championships, Countless Memories, Infinite Thanks.” The 37-year-old Epstein became president of baseball operations for [...]

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Reggie Jackson 2004 Fleer Greats Base & Blue

Reggie Jackson 2004 Fleer Greats – Base & Blue I love cards that are issued in multiple variations. And it can get a little annoying when it comes to the inability to complete a multi-colored set featuring several parallel versions, I like … Continue reading →

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