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Posts from — July 2007

August and September; Two Distinct Months

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Batter Up July 29th 2007
The two most unique months of the baseball season are August and September.
In August, the grinders take over. These players come to play hard every day. They do the little things to win ball games. In September the pros take over. These players excel under pressure. These players become the MVPs. The pros become the legends of the game.
No matter what trades are made over the next few days the grinders will be key for the contenders this month.
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July 29, 2007   No Comments

'07 All Stars Quite Impressive

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Batter Up July 22nd, 2007
The All-Star game in San Francisco was a showcase for the best players in the game this season. How many of the players on this year’s roster will eventually be elected to the Hall of Fame?
In 1971 the All Star game was one of the most star studded of all time. The game featured 19 future Hall of Fame members including Frank and Brooks Robinson, Luis Aparicio, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Johnny Bench, Jim Palmer and Juan Marichal among others.
Last week’s game won’t match the ’71 game for all time greats, but time will show that at least 12 future HOF’s were there.
Here’s my list of players from the ’07 game who surely are headed to Cooperstown.

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July 22, 2007   No Comments

Inside Baseball Saturday Night Right Off The Bat – July 21st, 2007

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INSIDE BASEBALL with Marty Lurie & Shooty Babitt – Kendall: Gone to the Cubbies, Manny Ramirez: Future Hall of Famer? NY Yankees: Still in it?

Segment one : Marty & Shooty
Segment two : Marty, Shooty & Paul White
Segment three : Interview – T.R. Sullivan

RIGHT OFF THE BAT with Marty Lurie

Segment one : Marty & Shooty opens the show
Segment two : Interview – Jeff Zrebiec
Segment three : Marty’s Awards
Segment four: Interview – Evan Grant
Segment five : Memories – Hal Smith 2
Segment six : Rattle the Lumber with Ken Korach & Shooty

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July 21, 2007   No Comments

The Long View: Earthquake Warning

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This one’s not strictly about baseball. But if you want to learn more about the A’s – top-down, or inside-out – it’s valuable to know. Lew Wolff and his insatiable South Bay real estate dealings are again involved – as are, according to some reports, A’s President Michael Crowley and even another guy who knows a good buy when he sees one, A’s General Manager Billy Beane.

While that last connection remains tenuous, it’s a good indicator of why, as an A’s fan, this should interest you – even if you like your ball no bigger than a Golden Delicious. [Read more →]

July 18, 2007   No Comments

Trades Are Brewing in the Bay Area

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Batter Up July 15th, 2007
Many questions remain about the Giants and the A’s as the second half of the 2007 season begins its winding journey through the summer months.
What does the future hold for Mike Piazza and Rich Harden?
The A’s continue to struggle without an established bat in the lineup. Shannon Stewart’s month-long surge has been wonderful. The continued absence of meaningful hits from Nick Swisher, Eric Chavez, Bobby Crosby, Jason Kendall, Mark Kotsay, Dan Johnson, and yes, even Jack Cust explains why the A’s are falling from contention as the July 31st trade deadline approaches.
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July 15, 2007   4 Comments

Right Off The Bat – July 5th, 2007 – Larry Doby Day

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Right Off The Bat with Marty Lurie –

Segment one : Marty opens the show
Segment two : Interviews – Larry Doby & Al Rosen (Teammate of Larry Doby)
Segment three : Interview – Dave Sims
Segment four : Marty sets up Memories
Segment five : Memories of the Game: Joe Black
Segment six : Rattle the Lumber with Ken Korach

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July 8, 2007   No Comments

Inside Baseball Saturday Night – July 7th, 2007

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INSIDE BASEBALL with Marty Lurie– Harden: Rocked on Saturday, Shannon Stewart: Hitting .360 in the past 46 games, Dye: going to Baltimore?

Segment one : Marty opens up the show
Segment two : Marty & Gary Roenicke (Scout for the Baltimore O’s)
Segment three : Marty interview with Marcel Lachemann (Advisor to the GM for the Colorado Rockies)

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July 8, 2007   No Comments

Red Sox Angels Are On Their Way to October Baseball

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Batter Up July 8th, 2007
The All-Star break gives each team in baseball the opportunity to reflect on the first half. Each front office decides whether its team is in the race for keeps. If the answer is in the affirmative, it’s now time to assess what moves might be necessary to bring the flag home for their club.
The AL East is still a one-team race with Boston the leader. The Red Sox must be cautious not to rush injured starting pitcher Curt Schilling back before he is absolutely ready. When lefty starter Jon Lester is ready to return from his minor league rehab, Julian Tavarez should go to the ‘pen.

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July 8, 2007   No Comments

Right Off The Bat – JULY 4th, 2007

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Right Off The Bat with Marty Lurie –

Segment one : Marty opens the show
Segment two : Interview – Jerry Howarth Blue Jays radio broadcaster
Segment three : Interview – Brian Butterfield third base coach Blue Jays
Segment four : Marty sets up Memories
Segment five : Memories of the Game: Ernie Harwell’s Ode To Baseball
Segment six : Rattle the Lumber with Ken Korach

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July 4, 2007   No Comments

Jack Cust a Modern Day Paul Bunyan by Casey Tefertiller

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OAKLAND – The Legend of Jack Cust has oozed through baseball for a decade. By legend, he s a Bunyonesque figure of a man who hits mighty home runs, plays faulty defense and has never made his opportunities count when he had his major-league shots.

He has teased and frustrated for years, putting up big minor-league numbers but never finding a home in the majors. Summoned as an emergency replacement by the A’s, the big question becomes whether he is a player around which they wish to set their future. It is a gamble, but Billy Beane has never feared big gambles.

Casey Tefertiller is an award winning author as well as one of the most astute baseball writers in the country. Thanks Casey, great story, Marty

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July 3, 2007   No Comments

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