Was The Vazquez Trade Worth It?

October 24, 2010 by Jess Coleman · 1 Comment

Ever sinceÂ Javier Vazquez made a name for himself in 2004, after giving up a grand slam to Johnny Damon in the American League Championship series, Yankee fans have dreaded the sight of the right-hander on the mound. When the Yankees traded for Vazquez in the 2009 offseason, mixed feelings were going around. He was coming […]

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Book Review: Strike IX

October 23, 2010 by Jess Coleman · Leave a Comment

â€œThis is bad.â€ With those three words, the horrific truth of their future thrust upon the Providence College Friars. Paul Lonardoâ€™s Strike IX highlights the final season of the Providence College baseball team. In this stimulating account of pride and passion, Lonardo brilliantly ties together the motivated young stars who put together a historic, memorable […]

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