Bell’s determination leads to Hall ballot
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Bell’s determination leads to Hall ballot
Bell’s determination leads to Hall ballot Jay Bell never thought he would play 18 seasons in the big leagues. Instead, he finds himself on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time.
Mets fall just short in last year at Shea
Mets fall just short in Shea finale Though the Mets made an incredible surge to take the NL East lead heading into the final month of the season, they were met with disappointment in the last game at Shea Stadium. But they went a long way toward fixing a beleaguered bullpen in December.
Stadium salute softens sweet sorrow
Stadium salute softens sweet sorrow It was a season of transition for the New York Yankees, who bid farewell to their classic home after 85 years of memories and prepared to look to the future rising quickly across 161st Street and missed the postseason for the first time since 1993 under new manager Joe Girardi.
Baseball’s beauty wins out in 2008
Baseball’s beauty wins out in 2008 For baseball, 2008 began with repudiation, dragged in front of a Congresssional inquiry into the use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs, and from there unfolded as a reaffirmation — of the game’s hold, beauty and ability to still charm a complex generation with simple pleasures.
Astros’ second-half surge not enough
Astros‘ second-half surge not enough After a tough beginning to 2008, the Astros recovered with a surge in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to keep Houston from falling short of the playoffs.
Grace just kept hits comin’ in his career
Grace just kept hits comin’ in his career Mark Grace delivered one double after another and plenty of singles and eventually became the Major League hits leader of the 1990s with 1,754 knocks. And the glib first baseman, who played 16 seasons, will now see if all those hits were enough to get him into the Hall of Fame.
Surge comes too late in ‘08 for Royals
Surge comes too late in ‘08 for Royals The Royals‘ strong September showing wasn’t enough to put the team in the playoff hunt, but it did help the Royals finish above last place for the first time in five years.
