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Forman and Dawson battled through a scoreless seventh, aided by circus catches by centerfielders McConaghy for the Crimson and Eddie Looney for Boston College. But after Forman set the side down in order, Eagle Coach Moe Maloney was forced to turn to his bullpen, setting the stage for McConaghy's game-breaking round-tripper, his second of the season...
...roommate this spring, Abbott drew Rick Turner, the bullpen catcher, who partnered Angels outfielder Devon White through the Pioneer League but never made it past A ball himself. "As a kid, I used to hang out at the stadium," Turner says. "Now I'm a fan who gets to put on a uniform. It's not that I have visions of a comeback. I guess I dream of being a coach." Into the night, he and Abbott explore the minor leagues and the various levels of dreaming...
...December 9) offensive. Cooper revealed a complete lack of insight concerning Schmitty's career. I can remember 1985, when doubts began to surface about Mike's age and ability to play. He rebounded to have an MVP season in 1986 and to smash his 500th homerun into the Pittsburgh bullpen in 1987. The fans doubted him then, but he proved us wrong...
...Russa's side, routinely the last piece in the game is Dennis Eckersley (although there is a more onomatopoetic reliever named Plunk). Eckersley stands for both the dream of the fall classic and the reality of winter. After wandering 13 years as a starter, he settled into the Oakland bullpen and commenced saving what has seemed to be every game. When the World Series is over, though, another appearance awaits. He is due in Colorado to testify for an older brother facing trial for kidnaping and attempted murder. The case was postponed in part for the games...
...Oakland bullpen, the most effective in the majors this year, did its job. Left-hander Greg Cadaret stopped lefty Mike Scioscia on a foul pop-up and right-hander Gene Nelson got Jeff Hamilton on a force at the plate and Alfredo Griffin on a grounder to first...