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Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Last week, I wrote about the Boston Red Sox’s offseason needs. One of the main areas covered was the shortstop position, which has been a revolving door for the Red Sox since Nomar Garciaparra was traded to the Chicago Cubs back in 2004. When I wrote the article, it seemed likely that the club would bring [...]
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
You might remember that the Red Sox were very nearly the ones to acquire Alex Rodriguez when the Rangers made him available after the 2003 season. According to USA Today, the reigning MVP would have gone to Boston, Manny Ramirez would have gone to Texas and the Red Sox would have dealt Nomar Garciaparra to the White Sox. The blockbuster Red Sox-Rangers deal fell through when the MLBPA...
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BBC News (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
He set a major league record for highest batting average by a catcher and won his third batting title, becoming the first repeat batting champion since Nomar Garciaparra in 1999-2000.
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The Eagle Sports (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
... by a catcher and won his third batting title, becoming the first repeat batting champion since Nomar Garciaparra in 1999-00."I love catching. I love the demands that are put on me and the responsibilities that I have, although it might beat you up a little bit physically and mentally," Mauer said. "I like being back there making those decisions, you know, for my team."After missing...