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November 9, 2008 - November 15, 2008 Archives
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- History has proven that Ray Allen and Eddie House are two of the better 3-point shooters in the NBA, but this season both sharpshooters have struggled with their 3-point shot. Allen is......
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6:19 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Boston Celtics captain and NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce will host a charity bowling tournament with his teammates and other celebrities, Monday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. at Kings Lanes, 50 Dalton Street, in Boston. All proceeds from Pierce's......
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6:14 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Press Release from Comcast BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics are responding to the challenges of defending their 17th NBA Championship and Celtics fans responded in record numbers for Comcast SportsNet's Celtics-Hawks telecast. The rematch of NBA first round playoff opponents......
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3:50 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Luis Alicea was hired Friday by the New York Mets to replace Ken Oberkfell as first-base coach. Alicea spent the past two seasons as first-base coach of the Boston Red Sox after managing Class A Lowell......
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3:44 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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AP photo / Schalk van Zuydam The yacht Ericsson 4 is accompanied by a flotilla of small boats as it approaches the port of Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Eight yachts taking part in......
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3:40 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Andrew Ference, who did not return after taking an Andrei Markov blast off the right foot or lower leg near the end of the second period Thursday night, did not make the trip to New York for Saturday night's game......
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2:29 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to see and hear the latest edition of projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young. Today we talk about the sense that the Patriots let another win get away, Matt Cassel's breakthrough, and a potential "must-win"......
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2:03 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Erik Matuszewski Bloomberg Boston Red Sox President Larry Lucchino said he's expecting "crazy competition" for Major League Baseball's elite free agents, even with the global economic crisis. Today is the first day that major-league teams can have contract discussions......
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1:58 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to see and hear the latest edition of projo CeltsTalk with Rob Lee. Today we talk about the Celtics' strong week -- with defeats of the Pistons, the Raptors and the Hawks -- the dramatically......
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1:48 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to see and hear this season's first edition of projo Sports Talk with Kevin McNamara. Today we talk about the differences that we've seen in these early days of the Keno Davis era, the challenge......
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1:25 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to see and hear this season's first edition of projo Sports Talk with Paul Kenyon. Today we try to set a realistic goal for the Rams' season, look at how URI can improve on its......
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9:34 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Maybe you missed it because you were watching the Patriots game. Or maybe you saw it last night and just want to savor it again. Here's Milan Lucic's smackdown of Montreal Mike Komisarek:......
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9:20 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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SEATTLE (AP) - Seven interviews in four, whirlwind days. Early breakfast meetings, power lunches, late-dinner talks and reference calls. All that has apparently whittled the Mariners' search for a new manager down to three final candidates and one or two......
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8:54 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mason Levinson Bloomberg Minor-league baseball's Salem Avalanche was renamed the Salem Red Sox to reflect the purchase of the club last year by owners of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. The 41-year-old Carolina League club, located in Salem,......
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6:35 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Read the latest on the Providence Bruins, starting with a lost weekend in which the team lost two of three despite firing 141 shots on goal. Click the link to read the full story.......
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6:23 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Read Mike Szostak's previews of this weekend's local college football matchups by clicking the following links: -- Brown at Dartmouth, as the Bears attempt to avoid a letdown in pursuit of at least a share of the Ivy League championship.......
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4:15 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees have given themselves an option at first base, acquiring Nick Swisher from the Chicago White Sox for pitching prospect Jeff Marquez and infielder Wilson Betemit. The teams also swapped a pair of......
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3:20 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Brown University photo President George W. Bush poses with members of the Brown University women's rowing team today, during a photo opportunity at the White House with 2008 NCAA sports champions at the White House.......
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1:27 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Kevin McNamara: Hello everyone. Football season is just getting important but college basketball is beginning as well. It's a busy time here at The Journal but we're excited to get the college basketball coverage rolling starting with tomorrow's Brown-URI game.......
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12:54 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mason Levinson Bloomberg Mick Kelleher was named the New York Yankees' first-base coach for the 2009 season, while Rob Thomson will take over at third base as Tony Pena moves to bench coach. Pitching coach Dave Eiland, hitting coach......
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10:47 AM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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The NHL is buzzing over Providence College grad Brian Burke's decision to step down as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. It has been rumored for months that Toronto, where Burke's PC teammate Ron Wilson is coach, is his most......
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10:28 AM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- A Peoria Chiefs minor-league pitcher accused of throwing a ball that hit a fan in the head during a bench-clearing brawl has pleaded not guilty. An attorney for 21-year-old Julio Castillo submitted the written plea Thursday......
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8:59 AM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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"Gas is up and so am I," said Manny Ramirez after the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated from the National League Championship Series, helping Manny achieve his coveted free-agent status. Gas is down now, but Manny in his own mind......
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8:10 AM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO (AP) - They are 675 pounds of men in the middle, two massive human detour signs that force running backs in another direction. Nose tackles Kris Jenkins of the New York Jets and Vince Wilfork of the New England......
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7:52 AM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Attorneys for Roger Clemens' former trainer filed a motion in Houston on Wednesday seeking more time to produce a statement from a federal prosecutor who Brian McNamee says pushed him to speak with former Sen. George Mitchell, the Daily News......
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7:04 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON -- Gabe Pruitt has succeeded on the basketball court at every level in his life, so there is no reason why he can't succeed in the NBA. At leas that's how Boston's president......
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6:57 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON - Atlanta guard Mike Bibby called Boston fans "bandwagon fans" when the two teams met in the opening round of the playoffs last season, prompting Boston center Kendrick Perkins to say, "Coming off......
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5:42 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- All five of Boston's starters are on the official 2009 NBA All-Star Ballot, which was unveiled yesterday. Fans can vote for who they think is deserving of playing in the 2009 All-Star Game beginning tomorrow at NBA.com, via......
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5:29 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- Lost in all of the excitement of Paul Pierce's huge 22-point, fourth quarter effort against Toronto on Monday was the fact that Pierce surpassed Bob Cousy for second all-time on Boston's free throw made list. Pierce, who was......
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4:12 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Danielle Sessa Bloomberg Fewer people are visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame and the shrine is raising less money because of the sluggish U.S. economy. The museum in Cooperstown, New York, had a 12 percent drop in the number......
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4:09 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - Ty Law headed straight for the cold tub when he got to the New York Jets' training facility Wednesday morning. The 34-year-old cornerback was still feeling the effects of his first practice with his new......
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4:03 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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NEW YORK (AP) - Left-hander Damaso Marte and the New York Yankees agreed Wednesday to a $12 million, three-year contract that includes a club option for 2012. New York last week declined a $6 million option on the 33-year-old reliever,......
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3:15 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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NEW YORK (AP) - The average ticket price for NFL playoff games this season will decrease by approximately 10 percent from last season. Citing economic challenges facing fans as the reason for the reduction, the NFL confirmed the lower prices......
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1:53 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- Despite Brett Favre and a three-game winning streak, the New York Jets don't have what it takes to finally get over the hump and pass the New England Patriots atop the AFC East. That's according......
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11:25 AM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Erik Matuszewski Bloomberg John Marinatto was named as the successor to Big East Conference Commissioner Mike Tranghese, who is stepping down in June 2009 after a 19-year tenure. Marinatto has been the league's senior associate commissioner since 2002. He'll......
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11:18 AM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the first time in 14 years, the Boston Red Sox are freezing prices on tickets for all pre-existing seats and standing-room space at Fenway Park. The team will also freeze ticket prices for spring-training games in Fort Myers, Fla.......
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10:17 AM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By J.P. Pelzman The Record (Hackensack N.J.) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Brett Favre doesn't find it easy to compare the rivalries he remembers from the NFC North to the AFC East blood feud in which he will be a central......
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9:04 AM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Bernard Fernandez Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA - The phenomenon of children of celebrities trying their hand at professional boxing probably peaked some years back, but it clearly hasn't died out entirely. Music producer and fledgling cruiserweight Julius "J" Erving......
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8:24 AM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Boston Herald's Karen Guregian has a report today about the status of Tom Brady's rehabilitation from knee surgery, which now has the star quarterback back in Foxboro. The Herald, citing a source familiar with Brady's condition, says Brady is......
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9:55 PM Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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By KEVIN McNAMARA Journal Sports Writer PROVIDENCE - The Big East is set to name its third commissioner and it appears that the job will remain in the Providence College family. John Marinatto, a former PC athletic director and......
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8:19 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- Toronto coach Sam Mitchell and Boston All-Star Kevin Garnett are real good friends. In fact, the two were teammates from 1995-2002 and they regularly stay in touch. "I was talking to him this summer, and I was telling......
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7:58 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON - A year ago today, Tony Allen didn't know what his basketball future held. And because of that, he wasn't sure what direction his life was headed. "A year ago at this time......
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7:05 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- Boston guard Rajon Rondo injured his right elbow in the Celtics 88-76 victory over the Pistons, but he said that he is fine and will play tonight. Rondo was icing his right elbow about an hour an a......
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5:31 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- Celtics fans will have the opportunity to win their own piece of championship hardware as the team is set to raffle off an authentic 2008 NBA Championship Ring between now and Feb. 3, 2009. Fans can purchase $2......
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2:30 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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BOSTON -- The Denver Nuggets have officially worked out a buyout with forward Antonio McDyess for $6 million today, according to Denver's Rocky Mountain News. McDyess was traded to Denver with Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb last week from Detroit......
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12:21 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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ESPN.com, quoting unnamed sources, is reporting that Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas has a broken left forearm and likely will miss the rest of the season. The Patriots have not commented on the report. Coach Bill Belichick is not scheduled to......
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7:55 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey did not return with his teammates to the court immediately after halftime against the Boston Celtics. Stuckey squatted with discomfort Sunday in the final seconds of the first half, then......
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7:11 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Brad Adamonis has hung on to maintain full playing privileges on the PGA Tour for next year, but Patrick Sheehan was not able to do so. Despite missing the cut in the season-ending tournament at DisneyWorld, won today by......
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6:24 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte filed for free agency Sunday after repeatedly saying he hopes to return to the club next year. Pettitte went 14-14 last season with a 4.54 ERA - his highest ERA since 1999.......
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6:06 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Dave Goldberg AP Football Writer FOXBORO (AP) - This win belongs to Scott Pioli. OK, and to Bill Belichick because he has a lot to do with who New England signs and who it doesn't. In any case, look......
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4:47 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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We'll have game stories from Carolyn Thornton later tonight on HSGametime.com For now, here are the scores: Division III Final: St. Raphael 2, Tiverton 0 Division IV Final: Woonsocket 3, Tolman 1......
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4:07 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mason Levinson Bloomberg The New York Jets posted the most lopsided victory in the team's history, beating the St. Louis Rams 47-3. With their first win against the Rams in eight National Football League matchups, the Jets (6-3) remained......
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3:04 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Reeves Fort Worth Star-Telegram FORT WORTH, Texas - For the Texas Rangers to have an actual Catch-22 situation working behind the plate this off-season, they'd have to pick up another 18 catchers somewhere along the way. For now,......
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1:21 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Ken Davidoff Newsday In this crucial baseball offseason for New York teams, the Mets and Yankees still are trying to define themselves as organizations. They're trying to discover that balance between the one-year plan and the five-year plan, getting......
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