The winner of the inaugural award which was presented by Pepsi, was selected by the fans from a list of six nominees chosen by a special editorial panel from MLB Advanced Media and Major League Baseball Productions.
Wasn't A-Rod's clutch inability what Yanks fans hated most about him? Odd.
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Buck O'Neil, will finally make it to Cooperstown.
The acclaimed late Negro League icon will be honored with a statue and an award in his honor.
The Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award will honor an individual whose extraordinary efforts enhanced baseball's positive impact on society, has broadened the game's appeal, and whose character, integrity and dignity are comparable to the qualities exhibited by O'Neil.
The award will be bestowed by the Hall of Fame's Board of Directors at its discretion, though not more frequently than once every three years. O'Neil will be the first recipient.
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Rick Reilly is leaving Sports Illustrated to go to ESPN.
Reilly's back page is what I anticipate most when I get my issue of SI, and I hope he doesn't have to change his style over at ESPN.
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Never Forget 69 has the radio transcript of the 1986 World Series Game 6 which featured Bob Murphy and Gary Thorne. I only knew of the Vin Scully version myself. To hear that, play this:****************************************************************
Eric Simon at Amazin' Avenue says the Kaz hype is overblown.
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The Daily News reports that Duaner Sanchez and Luis Castillo are doing better. Castillo had his troublesome right knee cleaned during a recent surgical procedure, and should be 100% by Jan.1.
Sanchez is nearing a return to game action. The RHP plans to begin participating in winter ball the first week in December.
Also, Tim Teufel is expected to be asked to manage the Mets' top Class A affiliate, St. Lucie. Teufel managed the Mets' class A affiliate Savannah Sand Gnats last season.
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Dave at Mets Lifers asks who would you trade?
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Brooklyn Met Fan says, wake up Mets Fans, Johan Santana is not coming to Queens.
