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2008 All-Star Futures Game Rosters [06/27/2008]
One of the coolest parts of Major League Baseball's All-Star weekend, is getting a glimpse of the stars of tommorrow.
In a matchup of U.S. born players vs the world's best, both teams are stacked with Minor League Baseball's top prospects, who will be visiting Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July 13, 2008.
We've compiled minor league addresses for each of the prospects who will be playing in the All-Star Futures Game. MORE...
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DHL All-Star FanFest Info [06/26/2008]
With this being Yankee Stadium's last year, the Mid-Summer Classic will be built in the house that Ruth Built for the very last time on Tuesday night July 15.
For the majority of fans who can't afford to attend the All-Star Game festivities, Major League Baseball offers fans the "DHL All-Star FanFest" starting July 11 at:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
The All-Star FanFest is being labeled as the "largest interactive baseball spectacular event in the world" and with over 40 interactive events, who could argue with them? MORE...
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Derek Jeter George Bush Mickey Mantle Reunited [06/05/2008]
By now everyone knows about the 2007 Topps Derek Jeter error card featuring the unlikely trio of Derek Jeter, George Bush and Mickey Mantle.
When I woke up this morning and turned on the news, I thought it was funny to see that George Bush was getting bashed yet again by the media,
while Derek Jeter got his 2,416th career hit in a Yankees uniform passing Mickey Mantle, the other visitor pictured on his 2007 Topps Card. MORE...
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Get Well Pat Neshek [05/11/2008]
Minnesota Twins setup man, and TTM Fan Favorite, Pat Neshek has an "acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament" in his elbow, and may be out for the rest of the season.
Pat Neshek was gracious enough to sign for us twice last year [01/25/07 and 04/12/07] and we'd like to wish a speedy recovery to an overall great guy, and TTM hero! Get well soon Pat. MORE...
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Yovani Gallardo Season Ending Knee Surgery [05/11/2008]
Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo confirmed that he'll undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Yovani Gallardo was gracious enough to sign our Custom Index Card on 06/01/07 while he was still in the minor leagues, and we wish him a speedy recovery. MORE...
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Barry Zito Worst Contract Ever [04/30/2008]
After somehow swindling the Giants out of $126 million over seven years, Scott Boras now has the highest paid player in baseball (Alex Rodriguez) and the highest paid reliever (Barry Zito). MORE...
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Smoltz joins 3000 Strikeout Club [04/23/2008]
John Smoltz joined the 3,000 strikeout club on April 22, 2008.
Felipe Lopez became his 3,000th victim after striking out in the third inning. MORE...
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Alex Rodriguez Male Heir On Hold [04/23/2008]
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is a father for the second time in his life.
His wife gave birth to their second daughter Monday night in Miami. MORE...
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John Marzano Dies After Fall At Home [04/22/2008]
John Marzano [February 14, 1963 - April 19, 2008]
John Marzano died on Saturday April 19, 2008, after falling down a flight of stairs at his home in Philadelphia. MORE...
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Evan Longoria locked up for 6 years [04/19/2008]
Ok maybe the title could be a little misleading, he wasn't actually "Locked Up", but after playing in a grand total of 6 MLB games,
the Tampa Bay Rays saw enough in Evan Longoria to lock him to a long-term contract for the next six years.
Evan Longoria was gracious enough to sign for us through the mail c/o the Montgomery Biscuits on 04/24/2007.
The 6-2, 210 pound third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays, turns 23 on October 7, 2008, was the 1st round pick (3rd overall) in the 2006 Draft out of Long Beach State. MORE...
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Barry Bonds Home Run Ball 762 [04/13/2008]
The ball that may end up being Barry Bonds' final home run in the major leagues (number 762), reportedly sold at auction for $376,612.
The winning bidder was not known, since they chose to remain anonymous. MORE...
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Yankee Stadium Tours [04/13/2008]
I decided to take Alex on a tour of Yankee Stadium, which is in it's Final Season, before the new Yankee Stadium opens up across the street.
The Yankee Stadium Tours are one-hour long, and included a tour of the press box, the Yankees clubhouse, dugout, the stadium field, and finally Monument Park. MORE...
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Al Reyes Stun Gun Clebration [04/11/2008]
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Al Reyes who was born on April 10, 1970,
was celebrating his birthday at the Hyde Park Cafe
[1806 W Platt St Tampa, FL 33606] when things got out of control. MORE...
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