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Do You Know the Way to Tampa Bay?

Burt Bacharach never wrote a song about Tampa, of course, but “What’s New, Pussycat?” might work for the Devil Rays as a team. There is some serious young talent down there: B.J. Upton, Carl Crawford, the troubled Elijah Dukes, Delmon Young, Scott Kazmir, James Shields, Raul Casanova. Six Years o’ Blogging Happy Anniversary to me. [...]

1969: Koosman Dominates Padres Again

June 7, 1969, San Diego: Mets 4, Padres 1 (box score) As he had 10 days earlier at Shea Stadium, New York Mets left-hander Jerry Koosman dominated the Padres. This time, however, Koosman’s offense decided to participate. Johnny Podres made the start for San Diego. After working in and out of jams for much of [...]