Originally published Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Larry Stone's thumbs up, thumbs down
Kevin Gracie: The 24-year-old law student at the University of Baltimore was the 50 millionth fan at Camden Yards, winning $50,000 and two...
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Kevin Gracie: The 24-year-old law student at the University of Baltimore was the 50 millionth fan at Camden Yards, winning $50,000 and two season tickets for the next five years.
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Jason Bergmann, Nationals: Could the Nats pitcher be the worst hitter ever? Bergmann is 0 for 36 this season with zero walks and zero sacrifice bunts. Ten others in history have gone hitless in at least 36 at-bats, but none without a walk.
Ex-Mariner of the week
Kam Mickolio, Orioles: The Erik Bedard trade just keeps on giving. Mickolio, one of three pitchers acquired from Seattle, was called up Wednesday to replace injured George Sherrill, The 6-foot-9 Mickolio, 24, had a 1.50 earned-run average for Norfolk.
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"I'm puzzled by it. I'm open for suggestions. I'll listen to what anybody's got to say. Fans. Cab drivers. President Bush. Anybody." — Charlie Manuel on the Phillies' offensive struggles.
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