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Pirates’ fans have a winner

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Last season the Pittsburgh Pirates won the second fewest games in Major League Baseball, so the team didn’t brighten many fans days. Fortunately, even when the Bucs lost, fans could spend time in the Bucs Dugout.

In this week’s baseball blogger interview, my guest is the blog’s creator, Charlie Winmouth, who’s had other things on his mind this week besides the Pirates: He lives in San Diego.

The interview took place before the fires began. And, yes, Charlie’s fine.

And for those of you who’ve missed it, switch over to the American League and read some good words from Tigers blogger Bill Ferris.

Tomorrow: the 4th blogger interview

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The team: Pittsburgh Pirates.

The subject: A Wheeling, West Virginia native who’s now in San Diego

The Pirates may be low in the MLB standings, but this blog about them ranks high.

And if you have yet to read last week’s blogger interview, the team was the Detroit Tigers and the subject, Bill Ferris.

Tigers fan roars about team

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Today I’d like to share with you an interview I did with Bill Ferris, who blogs about the Detroit Tigers. Ferris writes with energy and enthusiasm, but don’t just take my word for it. Roar on over to my interview with Ferris, and learn about the man behind the top-ranked Tigers blog.

Torre says “no,” decides to go

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Joe Torre has guts.

When the Steinbrenner gang offered Torre only a one-year contract that included a $2.5 million cut in his base pay, Torre decided he rather be unemployed than the Yankees manager.

Of course, when you’re already a millionaire it’s easier to tell your boss what he can do with his “re-up” offer than when you’re just a “regular Joe.” Continue reading “Torre says “no,” decides to go” →