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Weird Game

The Baltimore Orioles bested the Boston Red Sox today in Fenway Park. How weird was this game? It took more than six hours to complete. Orioles designated hitter Chris Davis went 0 for 8. Then, he was summoned to pitch! … Continue reading

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Red Sox on the Cheap

After spending $515 million on free agents over the past five years, and having third place to show for it in 2011, the Boston Red Sox have shelled out only $7.5 million in signings this off season. The franchise has … Continue reading

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Top Ten Baseball Stories in 2011

Here comes my (Evander’s, admittedly subjective) Top Ten Baseball Stories and News in 2011. 10. Moneyball is released to theaters on September 23 9. Derek Jeter reaches 3,000 career hits, and Jim Thome reaches 600 career home runs 8. Albert … Continue reading

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My Funny Valentine

Bobby Valentine (courtesy of Yahoo sports) can’t wait for the 2012 season. Check out these pearls before reporters from the Winter Meetings: “The new Red Sox manager loves nothing more than folks hanging on his every word, and he basked … Continue reading

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December 1, 2011, Is Valentine’s Day

Former major-league player (whose potentially brilliant career was cut short by injury), manager of the Texas Rangers and New York Mets, Japanese-championship manager (and speaker of that difficult language to a considerable extent), restaurateur, as well as, most recently at … Continue reading

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