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From Yankees bat boy to best-seller
Ray Negron's life with the New York Yankees started on the magical day in 1973 when he was caught spray-painting the team's famed "NY" insignia onto the outside wall of Yankee Stadium.
Dan Rosenheck, in Keeping Score , writes that Mike Mussina, considered a borderline candidate for the Hall of Fame using traditional measurements, meets the standard on a closer examination of the numbers.
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STLtoday: As a manager, Oquendo is a not-so-secret weapon
Interesting look at ..."Jose Oquendo". A lengthy association with La Russa is "a plus," says Oquendo.
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N.Y. Times: Rosenheck: Why Mussina Belongs in the Hall
And which Hall might that be, Dan? This issue is particularly pressing in Mussinaa TMs case, since by signing with the Yankees before the 2001 season, he chose to pitch in front of what was perhaps the worst ...
Wallace Matthews: Mussina walks away from game on his own terms
Wherever he was, Mike Mussina always acted as if he was the smartest guy in the clubhouse.
Ex-Clipper Lovullo will be manager
The Cleveland Indians are bringing a familiar face to Columbus to manage the Clippers in their inaugural season as the organization's triple-A affiliate in the new Huntington Park.
Nick Swisher seems awfully comfortable adjusting to his new job title: "First Baseman, New York Yankees." Swisher is looking for a fresh start , and is hoping to settle into what he calls his best position for ...
Looking Ahead At Austin Jackson
Here are some "snips" from the recent Baseball America scouting report on Austin Jackson: Strengths: Jackson is a premium athlete who can do a little of everything on the diamond.
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SNY: Salfino: Yanks have needs for '09 - and the means
Carlos Gomez! Oliver Perez! As tasty as a bag of Duke Carmels! Center field is just as big a trouble spot, but with no easy answers.
Mailbag: Who will man center in '09?
With all the attention on big-name acquisitions for the rotation and first base, what's the deal with center field? The Yankees have had inconsistent play since the days of Bernie Williams patrolling the grass.
Stars turn out to back Torre foundation
The first of a rather lengthy list of celebrities and baseball dignitaries to glide down the red carpet of the Safe at Home Foundation gala on Friday night, Ali Torre paused to discuss whether her husband's ...
Bernie Williams on Guitars & MLB
"My dad was a merchant marine, and he traveled all over the world," says former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams - who is not only the best guitarist in Major League Baseball, but also the best baseball ...
White House Traditions Stand Hundreds Of Years Strong
Presidential and White House traditions have survived wars, deaths and scandals and they still continue today.
Ken Davidoff: For once, A-Rod won't be the center of attention
PHILADELPHIA Three years ago, Alex Rodriguez channeled Hamlet regarding his participation in the World Baseball Classic, and his indecision made the baseball world shake.
Sports World Joins Foot Locker to Celebrate 8th Annual Scholarship & Fund Raising Gala
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. Hosted 8th Annual 'On Our Feet' Fundraising Gala to Benefit the United Negro College Fund NEW YORK, Oct.
This annotated week in baseball history: Oct. 19-Oct. 25 1922
Thanks. This annotated week in baseball history: Oct. 19-Oct. 25 1922 by Richard Barbieri October 24, 2008 On Oct.
Former New York Yankee centerfielder Bernie Williams headlines the list of performers and participants in the third annual Purchase Wide Open Festival on October 17 & 18 at Purchase College.
Bernie Williams filling Yankee-size void
The dean made the introductions, and the Purchase College student and hisprofessor entered from a side door and walked out on the Recital Hall floor.
Rays set record for ALCS home runs
Add this to the unlikely accomplishments of the season: The Rays are the most prolific power-hitting team in AL playoffs history.
Rays have luxury of lead in making Kazmir-Shields decision
The Rays are obviously in a good position, with a 3-1 lead and the chance to clinch a World Series berth on Thursday.