Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher writes that Ladner, B.C., native James Paxton’s excellent 2018 season has put the left-hander in the mix for a number of year-end honours.
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Tracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that whether it is the eye tests, old-time stats or more refined statistical analysis, Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker checks in among the elite right fielders in the history of the game.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses Harold Baines, Lee Smith, Jamie Romak, John Hiller, Bobby Mattick and John Axford.
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Tracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker has a Power/Speed ratio that’s comparable to that of many Hall of Famers.
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With their consistently dreadful attendance at Tropicana Field and their proposal for a new stadium recently shot down, the Tampa Bay Rays could be on the move. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher suggests the Rays could move to Montreal as soon as 2020.
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Corey Koskie believes in the power of a story. And few athletes can offer more inspiration by sharing their personal experiences than the former Minnesota Twins third baseman. Now more than 12 years removed from his last major league game, the Anola, Man., native could be considered an expert in a number of areas, including overcoming long odds, conquering adversity, adapting to life after a professional sports career and how to motivate young athletes. Fortunately for parents, coaches and the athletes themselves, Koskie has chosen to share his stories on his most recent project, a website called Linklete (linklete.com).
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Al Helfer, who called games for eight teams and became nationally renowned for his radio work on the Mutual Game of the Day in the 1950s, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for excellence in broadcasting by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Jayson Stark, who for more than four decades has exhibited passion and humor in equal measure in his baseball coverage, has been elected the 2019 winner of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
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Tracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., Larry Walker was not only an offensive force, but he was one of the greatest defensive right fielders in major league history.
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Late Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jack Graney (St. Thomas, Ont.) is one of eight finalists for the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2019 Ford C. Frick Award. The winner will be announced on Wednesday.
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Lee Smith and Harold Baines have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Today’s Game Era Committee, it was announced on Sunday on MLB Network. Toronto Blue Jays legend Joe Carter fell short in the voting.
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Kevin Glew’s weekly “But What Do I Know?” column discusses James Paxton, Larry Walker, Joe Carter, Roy Halladay, Jeff Heath and Rube Vickers.
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Tracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker’s numbers rank right up there with other Hall of Fame right fielders.
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Toronto Blue Jays World Series hero Joe Carter is one of 10 finalists on the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Today’s Game Era ballot. The ballot will be reviewed and voted upon on Sunday.
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Tracy Ringolsby, from Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker possessed one of the best combinations of speed and power of any player in major league history.
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Tracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker is one of the 10 most overlooked National Baseball Hall of Fame candidates.
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Cardinals Carson Kelly was a Canadian peewee champ at the Baseball Canada nationals in 2007 in Quebec City.
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Tracy Ringolsby, of Inside the Seams, writes that the completeness of Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker as a player is underscored by the success he had as a left-handed hitter facing left-handed pitchers.
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Baseball fans have seen plenty of talented pitchers toe the rubber on the mound at Seaman Stadium, home of the Okotoks Dawgs, since its opening in 2007, but without a doubt, Andrew Kittredge stood out. In 2017, the now 28-year old right-hander became the second Dawgs alumnus to play in the major leagues when he got the call from the Tampa Bay Rays in July of that season.
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