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Johnny Damon’s Stealing: Do the Phillies Need a Change of Shift?
Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Jason Lempert in MLB
Once again, a New York Yankee made postseason history. This time, it was Johnny Damon in Game Four of the World Series. After Damon reached on a single in the top of the ninth inning, switch-hitting Mark Teixeira came to bat from the left side against the righty Brad Lidge.á
Logically, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel employed the "shift," which is customarily used against a dead-pull left-handed hitter. The second baseman takes ...
If the Shoe Fits: Previewing MLB’s 2010 Free Agent Class
Posted: 21st September 2009 by Jason Lempert in MLB
We're just about two weeks ahead of the 2009 Playoffs, and for any teams that do not have postseason play in their sights, the free agent frenzy is about to begin.
So, who are some of the potential marquee free agents looking to make it big in 2010? What players might fit the best for which team(s)? It's time to take a look into the upcoming Free Agent Frenzy ...