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The Dugout: Lou Piniella is a Godfather

I have a tradition. Every Sunday, I grab some coffee, sit in front of my computer, and read about retired infielder and current Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan. Sometimes I'll pore through his stats and realize I completely forgot that he hit .328 one year. Other days, I'll check to see whether the value of his rookie...

J.D. Drew Gets Hitting Advice from His Agent

Remember how Peter Gammons said Scott Boras has ruined several top prospects with questionable coaching advice? Well, that hasn't stopped Boras from talking. From the Boston Herald:J.D. Drew went to dinner with his agent, Scott Boras, Monday night in the Los Angeles area and talked baseball. But within the conversation...

They Say Larry Won't Last Too Long (or Drive the Ball Too Long) on Broadway

Larry Broadway couldn't withstand a late charge by Dmitri Young to become Nick Johnson's understudy this season while Johnson is still recovering from injury. And Broadway is a tad confused as to why he was sent to the minors today."I was very surprised. They said they wanted to see what Dmitri Young could offer," Broadway...

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05/11/12 History-swinging times for LSU's Raph Rhymes Source: The Town Talk - Alexandria LA The bats in college baseball have been smaller, lighter and less powerful for nearly two seasons now.
05/06/12 Red Sox: Methuen's Magadan is a keeper Source: The Eagle-Tribune - North Andover MA When reflecting on last September, the first thought that comes to Dave Magadan's mind isn't the Red Sox' 7-20 record and epic collapse that saw the team go from 31-games over .500 and first place in the AL East on Aug. 31 to third place and no playoffs Sept. 28.
04/15/12 Dave Magadan Calls David Ortiz a 'Man on a Mission,'... Source: NESN April has been an abysmal month for David Ortiz in recent seasons.
04/10/12 Pregame notes: Youkilis tries to turn back clock;... Source: Clubhouse Insider Eventually, Kevin Youkilis will get a hit.