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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 6:  Nomar Garciaparra #5 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the dugout as he gets ready for the start of Game 5 of the 2003 American League Divisional Series against the Oakland A's on October 6, 2003 at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California.  The Red Sox defeated the A's 4-3.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Nomar Garciaparra: Time To Face the Music

I remember, when I was eight-years-old, all I wanted to be when I grew up was Nomar Garciaparra. At that point, who wouldn't? Nomar was the toast of Boston, the man who was sure to lead the ...

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    Will Shaw commented on Nomar Garciaparra: Time To Face the Music

    It's amazing how quickly Nomar has been forgotten. After his first 6 hall of fame caliber seasons, he was considered by many the best young shortstop...

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    • Anthony Emerson replied…

      Like I said in the article, how the mighty have fallen. I remember for Christmas in...

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    Jared Lindh commented on Nomar Garciaparra: Time To Face the Music

    Its a pretty good cautionary tale for the dangers of steroid use...

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      and the subsequent breakdown after getting clean

    • Anthony Emerson replied…

      Yeah, Nomar has been suspected. After the severe drop-off and the multiple injuries, I think he...

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    John Cate commented on Projecting 2010: Mike Cameron's Late-Career Boston Breakout

    Believe me. Theo knows all this. Cameron is going to love hitting in Fenway, and so is our new third baseman, whose spent his entire career...

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    • Peter Douglas replied…

      Yeah, those are a bit too many. You're right, Jonathan. However, Cameron could hit 25 at...

    • D.A. replied…

      He might hit 25 total (that's a big might), but he obviously won't hit 25 (or...

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    D.A. commented on 2010 MLB Predictions: Mike Cameron's Late-Career Boston Breakout

    Could not disagree with you more. 1. Cameron's career numbers at Fenway (in 26 games): .220 avg, .326 OBP, 5 HR, 8 RBI Not great numbers,...

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    • Peter Douglas replied…

      How so?

    • Peter Douglas replied…

      That's inappropriate. Seriously, you're against someone making a well-constructed argument, and you consider such arguments Hitler-esque?...

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    John Shaw commented on 2010 MLB Predictions: The Mixed Bags of Marco Scutaro and Jeremy Hermida

    How could Scutaro possibly be worse defensively than Julio Lugo? That schmuck could be counted on to commit his worst errors precisely when the Sox most...

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    • John Shaw replied…

      I watched almost every game, and I also know that defensive stats in baseball are less...

    • Peter Douglas replied…

      You're right, John. Lugo is terrible, but the numerical comparison isn't about whether one guy or...



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