Cardinals Excuses for Game 5 Miscues

post from The Baseball Opinion on 26 October 2011 10:01:42 PM. © The Baseball Opinion

The St. Louis Cardinals had a few miscues in their Game 5 of the World Series loss to the Texas Rangers. Although the biggest miscue is more likely the inability to knock in players in scoring position, the media encircled two issues during the game and[...]

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Royal Link Roundup: Melky Cabrera Contract Talk,
Starting Pitching Dreams, World Series Drama

post from Royals Review on 26 October 2011 10:01:27 PM. © Royals Review

Rany weighs in with his latest thoughts on the starting pitching situation, while the official site reports there's no movement on a long-term contract for Melky. Meanwhile, a rainout raises the possibility of our favorite phony pitching in a possible Game Seven. In the grab bag, we look at Iowa, dying cultures, Soviet architecture and a very important demonstration of the democratic principle.

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Draft bonuses major issue left for deal (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 26 October 2011 10:00:28 PM. © MLB News Blog

While the NBA struggles with negotiations during its lockout, signing bonuses for amateur draft picks is the last major issue left in talks for baseball’s new labor contract. Representatives for players and owners met Tuesday in New York, people familiar with the session told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcements [...]

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Carpenter could start Game 7 after rain (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 26 October 2011 09:34:30 PM. © MLB News Blog

Bruce Hurst was in his room at the Grand Hyatt in New York when he got the call exactly 25 years ago. Because of a rainout, Boston Red Sox manager John McNamara was switching to him as his starter for Game 7 of the World Series against the New York Mets. “It’s what you prepare [...]

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Mariners to return entire coaching staff (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 26 October 2011 08:58:28 PM. © MLB News Blog

The Seattle Mariners will bring back their entire coaching staff next season following a last-place finish in the AL West. Manager Eric Wedge made the announcement Wednesday. The young Mariners went 67-95 during Wedge’s first season in Seattle. The returning coaches are: Robby Thompson (bench coach), Carl Willis (pitching coach), Chris Chambliss (hitting coach), Mike [...]

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Yankees 2011 Season in Review: A.J. Burnett

post from Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog on 26 October 2011 08:57:09 PM. © Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog

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Hoyer to Cubs as GM, Byrnes Padres GM (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 26 October 2011 08:54:28 PM. © MLB News Blog

The Padres and Cubs have announced that Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod are leaving San Diego to accept positions in Chicago’s front office. The Cubs have agreed to send the Padres a player to be named as compensation. Both teams say they will hold news conferences after the World Series. The Padres will announce Josh [...]

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Albert Pujols Shops At Best Buy And Liles Captain
America. He is Human Afterall

Albert Pujols Shops At Best Buy And Liles Captain America. He is Human Afterall… From Deadspin.com: An esteemed sports author noted earlier this year that Albert Pujols wouldn’t make a very interesting profile subject. Think again, kids! The Cards’ first-baseman-cum-best-hitter-alive … Continue reading →

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An Unreal Mail Day Courtesy Of Hall Of Famer
Andre Dawson!!!

An Unreal ‘Mail Day’ Courtesy Of Hall Of Famer Andre Dawson!!! I am a very happy collector tonight. When I arrived home from work , I had a nice sized package waiting for me at my front door. And since … Continue reading →

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Ailing Hamilton makes most of day off (AP)

Josh Hamilton was rifling through his bag Wednesday afternoon, trying to find the right bat to sign for a fan. Hitters are superstitious about this kind of thing, always making sure they don’t give one away that has a few more hits in it. Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson leaned over from the adjacent locker and [...]

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