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Clapp hired for managerial role

Clapp hired for managerial role
Canadian Stubby Clapp has been named the new manager of the Tri-City ValleyCats. Clapp was a former veteran of the national men’s baseball team.
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NFL Odds: St. Louis Rams Favored By More Than a Field Goal Over Arizona
This Sunday the St Louis Rams will look to stay on top off the NFC West when they go on the road to take on the Arizona Cardinals . The Rams grabbed their first road win of the season last week, holding off the Broncos for a 36-33 win. Things can’t get much worse for the Cardinals, who lost 27-6 to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Arizona has now lost six straight games since …
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NFL Skinny: Week 14 preview
Dwayne Bowe is the top fantasy wide receiver, but he’s far from a sure thing this week in San Diego.
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by on November 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

Tom Verducci: Eyeing managerial carousel? Hire a guy who’s already been on the ride

Tom Verducci: Eyeing managerial carousel? Hire a guy who’s already been on the ride
Would you rather hire a manager who has failed or one who has no experience? Is trying to find the next Terry Francona a less risky bet than trying to find the next Mike Scioscia? This was a busy seven weeks for examining the mysterious issue of what experience means in the dugout. Since the regular season ended, 10 teams — one-third of the major league clubs — were forced to make a call on …
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by on November 22, 2010 Leave a Comment

New York Mets Managerial Search Is Putting Fans to Sleep

New York Mets Managerial Search Is Putting Fans to Sleep
According to Mets GM Sandy Alderson, the announcement of a new team manager may come as soon as this Tuesday. The Mets have narrowed their field of possible candidates to four names: Terry Collins, Wally Backman, Chip Hale and Bob Melvin . Alderson conducted second-round interviews with Bob Melvin and Chip Hale on Tuesday and is expected to finish his meetings with both Wally Backman and Terry …
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Norwin grad Shirley shines in first season of pro baseball
Norwin graduate Tommy Shirley knew he was going to be challenged in his first few professional appearances.   read more »
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Local Talent, Laker Girls, Fireworks and More at Legends Games in 2011
Among a wide variety of promotions and entertainment in the coming season, the Legends will present “Lexington’s Got Talent” during a late July-early August homestand.
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by on November 20, 2010 Leave a Comment

Managerial fraternity in a state of flux

Managerial fraternity in a state of flux
Managerial fraternity in a state of flux
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Expanded MLB playoffs more likely for 2012
Baseball management is more likely to consider expanded playoffs for 2012 than for next year. After discussing upcoming collective bargaining Tuesday with major league general managers, MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred said adding wild-card teams for 2011 would be “a difficult trick to pull off” because it would have to be a modification of the current labor contract, which runs through …
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MLB: Less recognizable free-agent pitchers could have huge impact
Sure, Lee, Rivera and Soriano are recongizable, but don’t forget these other arms
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by on November 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

Sleeper Managerial Candidate

Sleeper Managerial Candidate
I have thrown my support behind Wally Backman as the next manager of the Mets. With that said, I still am keeping my eye open to some of the potential candidates. Dave Jauss is a name that surprised me. Of course, I am on record as being against anyone who spent time on Jerry Manuel’s [...]
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Rockies decline options on Francis, Dotel
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies announced today that the club has declined the options for both left-handed pitcher Jeff Francis and right-handed pitcher Octavio Dotel. Both players will now become free agents.
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Rockies trade catcher Miguel Olivo to Toronto
The Rockies officially cut ties with catcher Miguel Olivo on Thursday night, exercising his 2011 option and trading him to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later.
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by on August 25, 2010 Leave a Comment

Bradley had no contact from Villa over managerial vacancy

Bradley had no contact from Villa over managerial vacancy
Aston Villa World Cup USA boss Bob Bradley has confirmed he would be very interested in the Aston Villa job – but he has not had any contact from the club. Bradley told Sky Sports News HD : “There has not been any contact. I think everyone knows that for the moment Kevin MacDonald is the caretaker manager and I think the first step is for a decision to be made with him. He’s a good man.” Asked …
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Bradley says he’s interested in Aston Villa job
United States soccer coach Bob Bradley says he is interested in taking over as manager of Aston Villa in the English Premier League.
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by on August 2, 2010 Leave a Comment

United striker Owen reveals managerial ambitions

United striker Owen reveals managerial ambitions
Manchester United striker Michael Owen has revealed he is keen to turn his hand to management when his playing career comes to a close.
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United star ‘lifeless’ after crash
Manchester United midfielder Anderson was pulled from a vehicle moments before it went up in flames after a car crash in Portugal.
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