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In politics, Chicago way is American way
The Swampby Frank James Chicago is once again drawing fire from Republicans who have seemingly convinced themselves that they have to run not only against Sen. Barack Obama but against an entire city. Sen. John McCain, for instance, has recently gone......Tags: Tony Rezko, Corruption, Baseball, John McCain, Nelson Algren
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Beltran for Cano? Right. Sure. Maybe throw in A-Rod?
On the Mets beatWhy, why, why would the Mets think of trading Carlos Beltran for the Yankees' Robinson Cano, as "internet rumors" have suggested? Because they want to have a huge hole in centerfield rather than an easily filled one at second base?......Tags: Carlos Beltran, All Stars, New York Mets, Baseball, Alex Rodriguez
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Dodgers vs. Phillies
PHILLIES LEAD SERIES 2-0 (Best of 7) *–if necessary Friday: PHILADELPHIA 8-5 Sunday: Phi. (Jamie Moyer 16-7) at L.A. (Hiroki Kuroda 9-10), 7:22 Monday: Phi. (Joe Blanton 4-0) at Los Angeles (TBA), 7:22 Wednesday: at Los...Tags: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Jamie Moyer, Hiroki Kuroda
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Cubs' loss good
Top 10 reasons why it's good the Cubs went out in the first round of playoffs: 1. Fewer hangovers. 2. Good practice for next year's letdown. 3. May get back the $500 I spent on a future playoff ticket. 4. Can finish those reports that were due at...Tags: All Stars, Kyle Orton, Baseball
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Rays-Red Sox schedule
RED SOX LEAD SERIES 1-0 (Best of 7) *–if necessary Friday: Boston 2-0 Saturday's pitching matchup ++++++++++++++++++++ || TIME || 2008 || 2008 || TM || || PITCHER || LINE || W-L || ERA || REC || || Bos || Josh Beckett...Tags: Jon Lester, Multi-Sport Events, Baseball, Tim Wakefield, Josh Beckett
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Phillies overmatch foe in all facets of game
There was a time when Nomar Garciaparra was just about the last hitter a pitcher wanted to see at the plate in a big situation. That time wasn't Friday, however.
Brad Lidge absolutely obliterated Garciaparra in a three-pitch mismatch at the end of Game 2...Tags: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez
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Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tops Rays
Chicago Tribune reporterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There's a maddening style to Daisuke Matsuzaka's success. It's not a form that's recommended for youths, but it worked Friday night for Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox. Despite early control problems, Matsuzaka held Tampa...Tags: Jonathan Papelbon, Baseball, Chicago White Sox, American League, Injuries
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Allen's 25 points helps Celtics beat Cavs
AP Sports WriterLeBron James only needed two preseason games to get back into a groove. The Cleveland star scored 12 points in the first quarter, finishing with 15 in 13{ minutes on Friday night to help the Cavaliers open an early lead before the Boston reserves took...Tags: Lorenzen Wright, Multi-Sport Events, Baseball, Bill Walker, Paul Pierce
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ALCS Game 1: Red Sox beat Rays
Tribune staff reporterThe Boston Red Sox have learned to accept Daisuke Matsuzaka's high-wire act over the last two years. Especially when the result turns out to be as impressive as it was Friday night in a 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the best-of-seven American...Tags: All Stars, Kevin Youkilis, Baseball, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Boston Red Sox
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Phillies Lead Dodgers, 2-0
All games on Ch. 61 Game 1: Phillies, 3-2 Friday: Phillies, 8-5 Sunday: at Los Angeles ( Jamie Moyer, 16-7, 1-0, 3.71 ERA vs. Hiroki Kuroda, 9-10, 1-0, 3.73), 8:15 p.m. Monday: at L.A. (Joe Blanton, 9-12, 1-0, 4.69 vs. TBA), 8:15 p.m. Wednesday: at...Tags: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Jamie Moyer, Hiroki Kuroda
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Phillies Take 2-0 Lead In NLCS
Brett Myers stood on first base, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. He couldn't explain his hitting success, and no one ever expected it. Myers did better at the plate than on the mound, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, and Shane Victorino...Tags: Baseball, Chad Durbin, Philadelphia Phillies, Joe Torre, Jimmy Rollins
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Myers steps up to the plate
Of The Morning CallIf Brett Myers were to send out his resume, it'd read something like this ... Powerful two- and four-seam fastballs. Changes speeds well. Effective curveball. Clutch postseason hitter. Myers, the Phillies' starting pitcher Friday, had three hits (the...Tags: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, National League, Los Angeles Dodgers
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