Archive for October 23rd, 2006
Q&A with Nardi Contreras
Nardi Contreras, the Yankees Minor League Pitching Coordinator, sits down with PinstripesPlus.com for a Q&A session. In Part One of our six-part series, Nardi talks about the progress of Phil Hughes, why Tyler Clippard was so dominant in the second half of the year, if he believes Christian Garcia is fully committed to being […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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Man of the ‘House: The smudge
Most often, the Man is indeed a man. Sometimes the Man is a woman. Once every blue moon, the Man is a machine. This week, it’s an inorganic smattering of nothingness.
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Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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Tigers hoping to complete miracle turnaround from 2003 (SportsTicker)
By Jim Keller SportsTicker Baseball Editor
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Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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Notes: From smudge to Pudge
Besides the smudge, Pudge also was a hot topic as the World Series shifted to Busch Stadium.
Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez is 0-for-20 since the AL championship series opener.
“We released him earlier today,” Detroit manager Jim Leyland joked during his Monday news conference.
“I think he’s put himself in a trap where he’s trying to do too […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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Tigers’ Robertson used to being overlooked
Chris Carpenter is the undisputed ace of the St. Louis staff, the NL’s reigning Cy Young Award winner and the center of the Cardinals’ hopes to win Game 3 of the World Series.
Then there’s Nate Robertson, who takes the mound for Detroit with no such accolades. It’s OK, he’s used to being overlooked.
Even on the […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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Robertson, Carpenter ready for Game 3 duel
Chris Carpenter is the undisputed ace of the St. Louis staff, the NL’s reigning Cy Young Award winner and the center of the Cardinals’ hopes to win Game 3 of the World Series.
Then there’s Nate Robertson, who takes the mound for Detroit with no such accolades. It’s OK, he’s used to being overlooked.
Even on the […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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Tigers’ Robertson used to being overlooked (AP)
Chris Carpenter is the undisputed ace of the St. Louis staff, the NL’s reigning Cy Young Award winner and the center of the Cardinals’ hopes to win Game 3 of the World Series. Then there’s Nate Robertson, who takes the mound for Detroit with no such accolades. It’s OK, he’s used to being overlooked. Even […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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From smudge to Pudge (AP)
Besides the smudge, Pudge also was a hot topic as the World Series shifted to Busch Stadium. Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez is 0-for-20 since the AL championship series opener. “We released him earlier today,” Detroit manager Jim Leyland joked during his Monday news conference. “I think he’s put himself in a trap where he’s trying […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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Tigers-Cardinals Preview
The Detroit Tigers are sending a left-hander to the mound for the second straight game. It’s unlikely Nate Robertson will generate as much controversy as the southpaw who preceded him.
The Tigers hope to get a strong effort from Robertson in the aftermath of a bizarre incident involving Kenny Rogers when they meet the St. Louis […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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La Russa: ‘I don’t believe it was dirt’
Tony La Russa kept talking about Kenny Rogers, his words from the interview room booming all around Busch Stadium, courtesy of the PA system. One by one, the Detroit Tigers stopped their workout to listen.
“I don’t believe it was dirt,” they heard the St. Louis manager say. “Didn’t look like dirt.”
A lot of baseball fans […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006.
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