Archive for October 9th, 2007
Teams learn downfall of 3-days rest
Throwing your best pitcher on three-days rest may be tempting, but Ken Rosenthal says managers are learning it’s the wrong move.
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Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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La Russa decision delayed by Jocketty dismissal (AP)
The St. Louis Cardinals’ dismissal of general manager Walt Jocketty last week has complicated the decision-making process for Tony La Russa, who is deliberating whether to return for a 13th season. La Russa will wait for a GM to be hired before deciding whether to return for a 13th season, team spokesman Brian Bartow said […]
Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Despite little fan-fare, Byrd leads Indians
He led Cleveland past N.Y. but couldn’t even get a cab to the game. It’s about time Paul Byrd gets some respect, Ken Rosenthal says.
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Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Rookie leads charge for Rockies
What’s even more unlikely than the Rockies’ playoff run? How about a rookie emerging as the team’s leader, Tracy Ringolsby says.
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Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Head of the Snakes (Yahoo! Sports)
Veteran Tony Clark is comfortable in the role of sage among the youthful Diamondbacks.
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Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Head of the ‘Snakes (Yahoo! Sports)
Veteran Tony Clark is comfortable in role of sage among youthful Diamondbacks.
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Melvin sticking with same rotation in NLCS (AP)
Arizona manager Bob Melvin will stick with the same rotation in the NL championship series that he used — or planned to use — in the Diamondbacks’ division series against the Chicago Cubs. After ace Brandon Webb goes in Game 1 against Colorado on Thursday night, Arizona will start lefty Doug Davis in Game 2 […]
Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Drew struggles offensively all season, then breaks out in playoffs (AP)
Stephen Drew always had a baseball pedigree. In this postseason, he’s backed it up at the plate. After a trying first full year with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 24-year-old shortstop enjoyed a breakout performance in the division series. “He’s not just a defensive guy, he’s not just an offensive guy.
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Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Giants part ways with hitting coach, first-base coach (AP)
The San Francisco Giants fired hitting coach Joe Lefebvre and first-base coach Willie Upshaw on Tuesday. Lefebvre just completed his sixth season on the Giants’ staff, fifth as hitting coach, and worked closely with slugger Barry Bonds. Upshaw was a hitting assistant in 2005 and ‘06 before being promoted this past season.
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Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Alex Rodriguez’s agent hints A-Rod likely to opt out of contract and become free agent (AP)
Alex Rodriguez is ready to cash in. Again. Agent Scott Boras hinted Tuesday that A-Rod will opt out of the final three seasons of his contract with the New York Yankees and seek a new deal in the free-agent market that will lock him up through his pursuit of Barry Bonds’ home-run record. Boras negotiated […]
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