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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Adrian Gonzalez: The Padres’ Bargain
September started with Red Sox off-season acquisition Adrian Gonzalez as part of the AL MVP discussion, along with two of his teammates: 2008 MVP Dustin Pedroia and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury. While a substantial number of words were spilled this winter about Boston’s acquisition of the All-Star first baseman and his subsequent contract extension, his …
Spiritual Ancestor of Josh Outman
For those wondering, Eric Plunk, who pitched in the big leagues from 1986 to 1999 (Oakland, New York Yankees, Cleveland, Milwaukee), hit 32 batters during his career. Somewhere a current Oakland A’s pitcher knows he is not alone.