Archive for October 2nd, 2006
How they got there: The Detroit Tigers (SportsTicker)
BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Three reasons why the Detroit Tigers were able to capture the American League wild card:
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NLDS preview: Dodgers vs. Mets
The Mets’ pitching pickle was a huge issue coming down the stretch, and now with the Dodgers’ Derek Lowe and Greg Maddux looming, Dayn Perry says Orlando Hernandez and Shea’s finest could be in store for an early exit from this year’s playoffs.
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Wild ride should conclude with Yanks-Dodgers
It’s always hard to pick against the Yankees, and the Dodgers are coming into the 2006 postseason red hot, so Kevin Kennedy has them both in the World Series.
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Yankees, Mets looking for quick ride to Subway Series (AP)
All eyes on the Big Apple. After tying for the best record in baseball this year, the New York Yankees and Mets might be set for another Subway Series. That’s what everyone’s gearing up for on Broadway, at least. But six other teams like their playoff chances, too, and they plan to spoil the […]
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McClelland, Marsh, Hirschbeck, Davis to be crew chiefs in first round (AP)
Tim McClelland, Randy Marsh, John Hirschbeck and Gerry Davis will serve as the umpire crew chiefs for the first round of the playoffs. McClelland will work the series between the Detroit Tigers and New York that starts Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Also on his crew will be Laz Diaz, Alfonso Marquez, Paul Emmel, Larry […]
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Resigning Wells a priority after Toronto finishes in second for the first time since 1993
If All-Star center fielder Vernon Wells wants a contract similar to what Carlos Beltran got with the New York Mets two years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays won’t re-sign him, general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Monday.
The team has called signing Wells to an extension their biggest offseason priority. He’s due $5.6 million next year, the […]
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Resigning Wells a priority after Toronto finishes in second for the first time since 1993 (AP)
If All-Star center fielder Vernon Wells wants a contract similar to what Carlos Beltran got with the New York Mets two years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays won’t re-sign him, general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Monday. The team has called signing Wells to an extension their biggest offseason priority. He’s due $5.6 million next year, […]
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Tigers Postseason History
The postseason history of the Detroit Tigers:
World Series Results (Won 4, Lost 5)
1984 - Beat San Diego Padres, 4-1
1968 - Beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3
1945 - Beat Chicago Cubs, 4-3
1940 - Lost to Cincinnati Reds, 4-3
1935 - Beat Chicago Cubs, 4-2
1934 - Lost to St.
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Yankees Postseason History
The postseason history of the New York Yankees:
World Series (Won 26, Lost 13)
2003 - Lost to Florida Marlins, 4-2
2001 - Lost to Arizona Diamondbacks, 4-3
2000 - Beat New York Mets, 4-1
1999 - Beat Atlanta Braves, 4-0
1998 - Beat San Diego Padres, 4-0
1996 - Beat Atlanta Braves, 4-2
1981 - Lost to Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2
1978 - […]
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White Sox failed in attempt to repeat
When the World Series comes on TV this month, Ozzie Guillen plans to tune out.
A season after guiding the Chicago White Sox to their first championship in 88 years, Guillen’s team missed the playoffs. So after going 90-72 and finishing third in the AL Central, the manager plans to skip the upcoming Series.
“I want to […]
Posted: October 2nd, 2006.
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