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Pirates, Maholm have Metrodome misadventure: MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins batted .560 off Paul Maholm -- 14 for 25, a rate that would bring a blush out of Rod Carew or Kirby Puckett -- in bouncing the Pirates, 8-2, last night at the Metrodome.
Twins bop Maholm, Pirates, 8-2: MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins batted .560 off Paul Maholm -- 14 for 25, a figure that would make Rod Carew or Kirby Puckett blush -- in bouncing the Pirates, 8-2, tonight at the Metrodome.
Carew honored in native Panama: Baseball ambassador Rod Carew has represented the game in several countries over the years, but his native Panama hadn't been one of them -- until this week.
Carew being honored in native Panama: Baseball ambassador Rod Carew has represented the game in several countries over the years, but his native Panama hadn't been one of them -- until this week.
STATS 'N' STUFF: The Angels' Vladimir Guerrero, who used to torment the Phillies back when there was still a baseball team in Montreal, reached the 2,000-hit plateau last week. He did it in 6,171 at-bats, the fourth-fewest by players who entered the majors in 1950 or later. The top three: Wade Boggs 5,832; Rod Carew 5,965; Tony Gwynn 6,094.
Youth academy's golf outing a success: On Friday, many former and current Major League players -- including Hall of Famer Rod Carew, Kenny Lofton, Eric Davis and Vince Coleman -- came to the Pacific Palms Conference Resort for the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy's second annual golf tournament.
Thirteen is Junior's lucky number: Reds right fielder Ken Griffey Jr. was voted an All-Star starter by the fans on Sunday for the 13th time in his career on Sunday. Only two players -- Cal Ripken Jr. (17) and Rod Carew (15) -- have been voted into the Midsummer Classic more times than Junior.
6 questions for baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew: Seven-time batting champion Rod Carew compiled a .328 average in a 19-year big-league career with the Twins and Angels.Rocky staff writer Jim Benton caught up with him recently at the Opportunity Through Baseball camp at Regis University. OTB recruited 48 boys, ages 11 through 14, from the inner city for a free three- week clinic to develop their baseball skills, improve academic performance and build self-esteem. The program's focus is"sports, not gangs."
Pirates dunked, 9-4, despite dozen hits: ST. LOUIS -- When every batter faced is the equivalent of Rod Carew or Tony Gwynn ... When a swing results in a miss once every couple of innings ... When the opposing pitcher drills a two-run double to the deepest part of the park ...[Read this article]
Pirates'dunked, 9-4, despite dozen hits: ST. LOUIS -- When every batter faced is the equivalent of Rod Carew or Tony Gwynn ... When a swing results in a miss once every couple of innings ... When the opposing pitcher drills a two-run double to the deepest part of the park ...[Read this article]
Twins Champs: Joe Mauer became the 12th Twins batting champ -- the first since Kirby Puckett (shown) in 1989 -- since the franchise relocated in Minnesota in 1961. The list: Year Player Avg 2006 Joe Mauer .347 1989 Kirby Puckett .339 1978 Rod Carew .333 1977 Rod Carew .388 1975 Rod Carew .359 1974 Rod Carew .364 1973 Rod Carew .350 1972 Rod Carew .318 1971 Tony Oliva .337 1969 Rod Carew .332 1965 Tony Oliva .321 1964 Tony Oliva .323
Notes: Cano's goal is staying healthy: Ask Joe Torre about his second baseman, and he recounts a scene from two Spring Trainings ago, watching Robinson Cano rip a gravity-defying fly ball on a Tampa evening."He had a combination, for me, of Rod Carew and Robbie Alomar,"Torre recalled.
Here's the pitch: Check out TwinsFest: Here's the pitch: Check out TwinsFest When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Metrodome Admission: $10 at the door for adults, $5 for kids6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Notable: More than 60 current, former and future Twins -- including Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Johan Santana, Torii Hunter, Tony Oliva, Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew -- are scheduled to appear throughout the weekend. Highlights: Autograph signings, National Anthem tryouts, panel discussions and a free youth baseball clinic. History: Dating to 1989, TwinsFest is an annual fundrais
Sox bring catcher Hall aboard: More than 30 young players turned out for a clinic Saturday hosted by former Major League players Jim Lefebvre, Don Slaught and Rod Carew, who, along with some of the Urban Youth Academy's coaches, put the players through their paces with a number of drills.
Former players lend knowledge to kids: More than 30 young players turned out for a clinic Saturday hosted by former Major League players Jim Lefebvre, Don Slaught and Rod Carew, who, along with some of the Urban Youth Academy's coaches, put the players through their paces with a number of drills.
Rod Carew in the Blog Pen
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