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Archive for October 2007

Coming Up Short

In Sports on 16 October 2007 with Comments Off

The Indians beat the Red Sox 4-2 last night to take a 2 to 1 lead in the best of 7 series. Thoughts:

Dice-K has major league stuff. When on, he’s impressive. But he will never be the pitcher Boston thought they signed unless he learns to get ahead of hitters. No matter how talented no [...]

Peter Abraham: Being a Journalist and Homer Need Not Be Exclusive

In Sports on 15 October 2007 with Comments Off

After the Red Sox lost to the Indians Saturday night to even the series at 1 game a piece Peter Abraham published the following post on his blog:

It could be worse, Yankees fans
Yes, the Yankees are home for the winter. But at least Brian Cashman didn’t give up Ian Kennedy or Melky Cabrera for Eric [...]

Finally Over Gagne

In Sports on 14 October 2007 with Comments Off

Going into the ALCS I would have been content if you told me Boston and Cleveland would split the first two games at Fenway. Looking at the pitching matchups the Indians seemed to hold a slight edge, while games 3 and 4 appeared to lean slightly in the Sox favor. That was before I knew [...]

Glavin Rips Off Mets, Clemens a Bargain for Yankees

In Sports on 7 October 2007 with Comments Off

Noted Clemens’ apologist Peter Abraham writing about Tom Glavine’s 5 years with the New York Mets:
You have to hand it to Tom Glavine and agent Gregg Clifton. They pulled $47 million out of the Mets over five years, a hefty price for a past-his-prime left-hander.
Glavine was 61-56 with a 3.97 ERA and averaged 201 innings [...]