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Sun Devil Alumni in MLB: Initial Progress Report
In an incredibly slow period for news, we turn our attention to Major League Baseball, the national pastime. Our former Sun Devils have turned out in strong numbers in MLB, so lets see how they are doing in the young 2009 season. Our school has made a strong impact in recent years, culminating in...
2008 Poetic Interlude #1: From a Buck 6
(Original lyrics here.) From a Buck 6 I got this ballyard boy-man, you know he’s just a kid In my outfield this summer, you know he’ll go deep, get hits He was an AZ Sun Devil and he still don’t make much bread Well, if I keep on tradin’, you know he’s bound to spend the season out in...
ANtics Episode 3.23: Rookie Raves
Their names were scarcely known to casual A's fans before the season, and now players like Travis Buck, Donnie Murphy and Kurt Suzuki represent the A's future, giving us some exciting developing stories through the second half of the year. Does it fill you with hope for 2008 and beyond? Click to...
2007 Poetic Interlude #11: ShakespeareAN Sonnet #6
[Original here.] Then don thee Swisher's rugged thumb defence, On thee thy summer, ere thou be DL'ed: Make short thy hairstyle; venture thou to some base With batting's power ere by Larry Davis thee be killed. That you be not be ridden by injury, Which happies those that turn the stiles at...
ANtics Episode 3.10: It's Not Easy Being Green
After the month of April, a few things are evident about this team. The offensive struggles and pitching strengths have been well chronicled. But amidst this, the A's are relying on some players who didn't expect to play such critical roles on the squad, so soon. Danny Putnam, Dallas Braden and...
ANtics Episode 3.07: Buck Mania!
Forget about the 5th starter battle. The most drama around this year's Spring Training has been the emergence of Travis Buck. With his wild Swisher-esque hair and a Wade Boggs/Tony Gwynn-like .366 average, while leading the team with 6 doubles, Buck is taking Phoenix Municipal by storm. Hold on...
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