Craig Monroe

Twins have good shot at postseason

argusleader.com     Jul 17, 2008          

The Twins' record - 53-42. Sixth-best in the major leagues. Not bad for a rebuilding year. Break it down. The Twins went 79-83 last year, then subtracted Johan Santana, Torii Hunter, Matt Garza, Jason Barlett and Carlos Silva....                    

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You can’t go wrong in the Summer [College Fast Break - NCAA Basketball - College Basketball]

ladiescourt.com     Jul 15, 2008          

In conjunction with b5media’s promo day, I will show you all how I have fun in the summer. For the last three baseball seasons, fans of the Detroit Tigers have been spoiled. We have witnessed the franchise turn into one of the...                    

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Twins Continue Winning Ways Against Tigers

clickondetroit.com     Jul 13, 2008   67 related          

Detroit, MI -- Brendan Harris homered and drove in a season- high four runs as Minnesota withstood a late rally to edge Detroit, 6-5, in the third installment of a four-game set at Comerica Park. Joe Mauer collected two hits...                    

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Now is time for Twins to trim fat

detnews.com     Jul 12, 2008          

They need to bolster their bullpen, which Gardenhire can help by releasing Bonser. Tom Powers / St. Paul Pioneer Press Time to clean out the dead weight. Meanwhile, the Twins need to bulk up an overrated bullpen and add a bat...                    

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Morneau sizzles at plate, but also impresses with his glove

startribune.com     Jul 11, 2008   58 related          

The Twins slugger not only has raised his batting average to .324 -- third-best in the league -- but he also has become one of the best-fielding first basemen. That puts Morneau third in the American League batting race behind...                    

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Inside the Game: Pedroia's little plays made a big difference in outcome

projo.com     Jul 9, 2008          

07:15 AM EDT on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 By STEVEN KRASNER Journal Sports Writer BOSTON — Yes, Manny Ramirez hit the clutch home run that pulled the Red Sox even, and then rookie Brandon Moss delivered the game-winning single...                    

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Let's Make it Two in a Row: Twins-Sox Gamer VI

yanksfansoxfan.typepad.com     Jul 8, 2008          

Well, some good news in Soxland, finally. The Sox won a one-run game. David Ortiz took batting practice and, according to the Globe, may be getting ready for minor league rehab. Oh, and Jon Lester is starting. Count me among...                    

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Manny Ramirez delivers clutch hit in Red Sox win

bostonherald.com     Jul 8, 2008   173 related          

By Jeff Horrigan Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Ramirez, who left a runner at third base in the ninth inning of that 5-4, 10-inning loss in the Bronx, knocked in Dustin Pedroia [stats] with one out in the eighth this time, ending a...                    

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The trouble with measuring outfield defense

mvn.com     Jul 8, 2008          

As OPA! (my new Retrosheet-based fielding metric) continues to develop, I’ve run into a bit of a snag in the outfield. I set out to look at something that I’ve sorta looked at before. Ground balls obviously tell us a lot about...                    

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Could Theo Stand Pat?

mvn.com     Jul 8, 2008   35 related          

Filling in for Tim again is Daniel Rathman… Yesterday, the news came out that the Red Sox will recall Clay Buchholz to start Friday against the Orioles, and will meanwhile send Justin Masterson back to Pawtucket to work as a...                    

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