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2007 03
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Since St. Patrick’s Day falls in the month of March, we thought it would be fun to dig up some information about Red Sox players who were actually born in Ireland. The information we discovered is fascinating. Boston is certainly proud of its Irish heritage and history. However, out of thirty-seven Major League players who were born in Ireland only one spent time as a Red Sox player. |
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2007 03
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While mid winter is not typically a time when most people think about baseball, the diehard fans of the sport often take this time of year to focus on their favorite team’s prospects. Several Central and South American countries have professional winter baseball leagues where athletes can further develop their skills. The top teams from professional leagues in Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Puerto Rico compete each year for the Caribbean Baseball World Series title. So with the Red Sox hot stove talk finally cooling down after the excitement surrounding the acquisition of Daisuke Matsuzaka, it’s time to take a look at the leagues that some future River Eels are playing in this winter. Worry not about the team breaking the bank to sign the players in these leagues, no posting fee will be necessary. |
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2007 03
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Last month’s trivia question asked what two independent league baseball teams playing in 2006 share the same team nickname. Independent baseball, and minor leagues in general, sport some “different” names, no longer just names of familiar zoo animals and colors. Duplicating names, then, among teams as diverse as the Jackhammers (Joliet), Blacksnakes (St. Joe), Skyhawks (Sussex), Beach Buns (Traverse City), Armada (Long Beach), and Cracker-Cats (Edmonton), is more unlikely than among Tigers and Pirates. |
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2007 03
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Your friendly writer has been doing some reading of late, and with the River Eels all the rage, I have been reading some baseball books. So what better to do than to share the love of the sport and the love of letters with you, our friends and fans. |
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2007 03
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Springtime may be coming in like a Lion but we all know that it will be exiting like a Lamb, and that Lamb will probably be wearing a Pink River Eels hat. The Plymouth River Eels are pleased to offer pink baseball caps on our website and at retail locations. The pink hats are the fashion craze these days. They feature an adjustable leather strap and metal buckle and allow pony tails to fit through the back. Order yours now or visit either Pro Sports in Kingston or M&M Sporting Goods in Plymouth. |
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December 2006
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Most everyone knows the MLB MVPs. Although Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins and Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies, may not (yet) be household names, they are better known than some other MVPs we would like to introduce to you. |
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December 2006
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Still stuck on that last minute item to get for someone special? Plymouth River Eels hats and t-shirts can do the trick. A black hat and t-shirt combo is on sale through 12/31 for $29.96. Save 10%! This special is available online, or stop by the offices at 50 Court Street in downtown Plymouth (weekdays 9:30-4:30) to pick it up before the holiday |
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December 2006
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The Plymouth River Eels are pleased to offer pink baseball caps on our website and at retail locations. The pink hats are the fashion craze these days. They feature an adjustable leather strap and metal buckle and allow pony tails to fit through the back. Order yours now or visit Pro Sports in Kingston, M&M Sporting Goods in Plymouth, Noah’s Ark Toys in North Carver, or the gift shop at Edaville Railroad. |
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December 2006
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This month we explain the often misunderstood statistic used for relief pitchers—the Save. Saves as a category entered baseball in the late 1960’s as fans and baseball writers sought a way to quantify the work done by relief pitchers, for whom wins, innings pitched, and even ERA was less important. |
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December 2006
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Our last trivia challenge asked which Massachusetts institution of higher learning had sent more baseball players to the major leagues than any other, yet had not sent one for 30 years. Congratulations to Mark L. of West Bridgewater who correctly identified Worcester’s College of the Holy Cross. The last Crusader to enter the majors was Mike Pazik, who pitched in 13 games for the Minnesota Twins from 1975-1977, amassing a career record of 1-4 with a 5.79 ERA. Pazik was the 77th Holy Cross player to make it to the show. Boston College is a distant second with 35 players in the bigs. |
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