Archive for October 14th, 2006
A subdued celebration for injured Casey
There’s no way Sean Casey will let his injured left calf get in the way of his first World Series. And Joel Zumaya plans to pitch through his elbow pain.
Casey scaled back his celebratory antics just to play it safe.
The wild-card Detroit Tigers reached their first World Series since winning it all in 1984 by […]
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Tiger time (Yahoo! Sports)
DETROIT – After dispatching the Athletics, Detroit is the overwhelming favorite to win the World Series – regardless of opponent.
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Detroit fans in store for World Series title
Detroit’s long-suffering fans have been treated to a great season of baseball from their normally-destitute Tigers, most notably sweeping the A’s for the ALCS title. However, Dayn Perry says there’s an even bigger treat in store for Rock City: A World Series trophy.
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Casey scales back celebration because of injury
There’s no way Sean Casey will let his injured left calf get in the way of his first World Series. And Joel Zumaya plans to pitch through his wrist pain.
Casey scaled back his celebratory antics just to play it safe.
The wild-card Detroit Tigers reached their first World Series since winning it all in 1984 by […]
Posted: October 14th, 2006.
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Casey scales back celebration because of injury (AP)
There’s no way Sean Casey will let his injured left calf get in the way of his first World Series. And Joel Zumaya plans to pitch through his wrist pain. Casey scaled back his celebratory antics just to play it safe. The wild-card Detroit Tigers reached their first World Series since winning it all in […]
Posted: October 14th, 2006.
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Macha thankful for Big Hurt’s fine season
There’s no way Sean Casey will let his injured left calf get in the way of his first World Series. And Joel Zumaya plans to pitch through his elbow pain.
Casey scaled back his celebratory antics just to play it safe.
The wild-card Detroit Tigers reached their first World Series since winning it all in 1984 by […]
Posted: October 14th, 2006.
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Street fails in biggest game yet for A’s
Huston Street seemed headed for the biggest save in his young career when his fortunes turned on one giant swing by Magglio Ordonez.
It wasn’t a save situation - but he was on the mound to save Oakland’s season.
With Oakland on the brink, manager Ken Macha turned to the reigning AL Rookie of the Year in […]
Posted: October 14th, 2006.
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Memorial service for Lidle set for Tuesday
A memorial service for New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle will be held Tuesday in his hometown of Covina, Calif.
Lidle and his flight instructor, Tyler Stanger, were killed Wednesday when the pitcher’s small plane crashed into a high-rise building in New York City.
The service is to start at 9 a.m. PDT at Forest Lawn of […]
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Street fails in biggest game yet for A’s (AP)
Huston Street seemed headed for the biggest save in his young career when his fortunes turned on one giant swing by Magglio Ordonez. It wasn’t a save situation — but he was on the mound to save Oakland’s season. With Oakland on the brink, manager Ken Macha turned to the reigning AL Rookie of the […]
Posted: October 14th, 2006.
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Buck O’Neil remembered for his dignity and love (AP)
Buck O’Neil, the former player-manager who became a beloved spokesman for the Negro Leagues, was remembered Saturday for his capacity “to love even in the face of hatred.” “Buck O’Neil always had a smile for you,” said the Rev. Spencer Francis Barrett, pastor of the Bethel A.M.E. church that O’Neil faithfully attended since 1947.
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Posted: October 14th, 2006.
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