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Post by nyjyrk on Feb 13, 2007 21:29:16 GMT -5
Dave Stewart After being a mediocre journeyman pitcher with the Phillies, Dodgers, and Rangers, "Smoke" found a home in Oakland where he had 4 consecutive 20 win seasons. Easily one of the most overlooked players by the media. Despite the great seasons, he was only on one All-star team (1989), and never won a Cy Young award. There was always someone who had a better season. A fierce competitor on the field, he had a stare that could melt a batter's will. Off the field, he was one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Awards 1989-AL-Babe Ruth Award 1989-ML-WS MVP 1990-ALCS MVP 1990-ML-Roberto Clemente Award 1993-ALCS MVP
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Post by basenoc on Feb 13, 2007 22:12:51 GMT -5
Stephen Douglas (Steve) Rogers (born October 26, 1949) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Montréal Expos. He batted and threw right handed. A native of Jefferson City, Missouri and gradute of the University of Tulsa, Rogers is remembered as the most successful pitcher in Montreal Expos history. Although he never won 20 games. Regers averaged 14 wins per season between 1974 and 1985. Rogers rarely missed a turn in the rotation until a throwing arm injury shortened his career. His most productive season came in 1982, when he collected a career-high 19 wins with four shutouts and led the National League pitchers with a 2.40 ERA. Rogers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies and their ace Steve Carlton twice in the 1981 National League Division Series. He held the Phillies to one run in Game One and hurled a six-hit 3–0 shutout, helping himself with two RBI in the deciding Game Five, to send Montreal to the National League Championship Series. In Game Three of that Series, Rogers pitched a seven-hit 4–1 complete game against the Dodgers, but lost Game Five in relief when he allowed a pennant-winning home run to Rick Monday. The decision of manager Jim Fanning to use Rogers in that game, on only two-days rest, is still debated by Montréal fans. In a 13-year career, Rogers posted a 158-152 record with a 3.17 ERA and 1621 strikeouts in 2837.2 innings. He pitched 129 complete games with 37 shutouts in 399 appearances, 393 as a starter. In four post-season games, Rogers was 3-1 with a 0.97 ERA and two complete games.
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Post by tonyo on Feb 13, 2007 23:15:19 GMT -5
Roberto Clemente...Need I say more ?
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Post by tomservo on Feb 14, 2007 4:27:04 GMT -5
Carl Everett was born on Wednesday, June 3, 1970, in Tampa, Florida. Everett was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 1, 1993, with the Florida Marlins.
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Post by basenoc on Feb 14, 2007 17:14:05 GMT -5
Ellis Clarence Valentine (born July 30, 1954 in Helena, Arkansas) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1972; playing for the Expos, he was elected a National League All-Star in 1977 and received a Gold Glove Award in 1978. He also played for the New York Mets, California Angels and Texas Rangers, before retiring in 1985. ;D
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Post by nyjyrk on Feb 14, 2007 18:37:30 GMT -5
Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez "Goofy" was a four time 20 game winner and HOF pitcher with the Yankees from 1930 - 1942 (pitched in 1 game with the Senators in 1943). All-Star - 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939 Awards 1934-AL-Triple Crown 1937-AL-Triple Crown
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Post by tomservo on Feb 15, 2007 6:14:12 GMT -5
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Post by basenoc on Feb 15, 2007 16:20:07 GMT -5
César Cedeño Encarnación [SAY-sar say-DAY-nyo]...Cedeño showed signs of superstardom early in his career, batting .310 in his rookie season in 1970, and .320 in both 1972 and 1973. Possessing a rare combination of power, blazing speed and good defense, he became the only man in major league history to hit 20 home runs and steal 50 bases in one season -- and Cedeño accomplished the feat three years in a row (1972-74). He also stole 50-plus bases the next three years (1975-77), twice led the league in doubles (1971-72) and collected 102 RBI in 1974. Ironically, Cedeño's career was hampered by his aggressive fielding style which often led to injuries. (One example: In 1972 Cedeño smashed into the wall while robbing Willie Mays of a home run.) Cedeño's career was also dogged by an incident in which his gun accidentally discharged in a motel room, killing his girlfriend.
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Post by tonyo on Feb 15, 2007 21:14:16 GMT -5
1960's Cleveland Indian utility infielder / outfielder Chico Salmon. He could play every position in the infield. Broke in in 1964. Played five years for the Tribe and four for the Orioles. Lifetime batting average .249.
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Post by nyjyrk on Feb 15, 2007 23:04:20 GMT -5
Sal Fasano I'll use any excuse to use a guy with a porn 'stache.
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Post by tonyo on Feb 16, 2007 0:09:50 GMT -5
Felipe Alou...One of the three fine Alou brothers who played in the 60's. Felipe was joined in the Majors by brothers Matty and Jesus.
Felipe broke in with the Giants in 1958. He played 17 seasons hitting 206 HR's with 852 RBI's. He had a lifetime average of .286. He went on to become a successful big league manager.
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Post by basenoc on Feb 16, 2007 19:13:40 GMT -5
Allen Ripley was playing semi-pro ball in Rhode Island when he was signed by the Red Sox, for whom his father, Walt, pitched briefly in 1935. He was 9-10 with the 1980 Giants but completed only 2 of 20 starts. He was the winning pitcher in the Cubs' 8,000th victory, a fact reported in Ripley's Believe It or Not.
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Post by tonyo on Feb 16, 2007 22:16:10 GMT -5
Rod Carew...One of the best pure hitters in baseball history. Played 19 seasons. Fifteen years in a row he hit over .300. He hit over .360 on three occasions. His top mark was .388 in 1977. His lifetime average was .328. He also swiped 363 bases in his career with a season high 49 in 1976. A true Hall Of Famer !!!
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Post by nyjyrk on Feb 18, 2007 19:25:44 GMT -5
Craig Counsell Jouneyman middle infielder who has played for the Rockies, Marlins, Dodgers, D-Backs, and Brewers. He scored the winning run in the 1997 World Series. He's slated as a reserve infielder for the Brewers for the 2007 season..
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Post by tonyo on Feb 18, 2007 21:41:01 GMT -5
Clete Boyer, Yankee 3B in the 60's. Brother of Cardinals 3B, Ken Boyer. Slick fielder...Broke in with the A's in 1955. Became a Yankee in 1959. Played in the 1960, 61, 62, 63 and 64 World Series in which the Yanks won the championship in !961 and 62. He went to the Braves in 1967 and ended his career after the 1971 season. In sixteen seasons he had 162 HR's, 654 RBI's and a .242 average. Great memory...1964 WS vs Cards. Ken Boyer hitting a Grand Slam and coming to round third base in front of his brother who must have had serious mixed emotions. The Yanks lost in seven games and it would be several years before they re-appeared in the Fall Classic.
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