Carl Kolchak
I am a freelance article writer married for 15 years to my fabulous wife, Dianne. I live in Connecticut with Dianne and two dogs, along with our cat. I love to write about landscaping,greyhound racing, baseball and I go fishing in my spare time.
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Mercer Monuments in Plainfield, CT Provides Excellent Services During Times of GrievingReview of Plainfield, Connecticut monument service company. Serves surrounding areas including Norwich, Putnam, Danielson, Mossup, Canterbury, New London and more with grave markers, engravings and other cemetary services.
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This Spring and Summer Will Be Worse Than the Past Winter for Yankee Fans: A Fan's PerspectiveThe team is hardly recognizable to long-time rooters.
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How Winter Storm Nemo Submarined My PlanTrying to get ahead in my shoveling out from the blizzard as a pipedream
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Texas A&M Quarterback Johnyy Manziel Evokes Memories of Wayne Gretzky and Larry Bird: A Fan's PerspectiveManziel's play is enthralling to watch
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Five Facts About Former New York Yankee Hideki Matsui's Career: A Fan RemembersMatsui, who just officially retired, was a solid contributor for seven seasons
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Questions Abound About New York Yankee Position Players in 2013; A Fan's PerspectiveThings could be bleak for Yanks next season unless eevrything breaks right
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Red Sox Interested in Nick Swisher Too Good to Be True? a Yankee Fan's PerspectiveAfter his failings in the postseason, the idea of Swisher in Boston appeals to a Yankee rooter
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How Alex Rodriguez Can Finally Become a Beloved New York Yankee: A Fan's PerspectiveHe can do this without ever playing another game in pinstripes
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New York Yankees Can Fill Holes by Signing Mike Napoli: A Fan's TakeMike Napoli can perform in a variety of roles with the New York Yankees.
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New York Yankees Letting Phil Coke Shut Them Down Is Ultimate Embarrassment: A Fan's PerspectiveThe former Yankees reliever closed the door on his former team.
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Nick Swisher's Days as a New York Yankee May Be Numbered: A Fan's ViewINick Swisher's postseason problems will make it unlikely the team re-signs the free agent outfielder.
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New York Yankees in First Place Despite Struggles of Key Hitters: A Fan's PerspectiveGranderson, Cano, and Jones have all had their problems, but the Yankees still hold a lead over Baltimore
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Pay Attention to Water Levels in Eastern Connecticut Rivers When Planning Fishing Trips: A Fishing GuideFishing after it rains will not be as fruitful as when the water levels are down
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A Look at the Remainder of the Tampa Bay Rays' 2012 Schedule: A Fan's PerspectiveYankee fans have reason to worry, but a chance to take some comfort in the Rays' last month of games.
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Remainder of New York Yankees' 2012 Schedule Has Distinct AL East Slant: A Fan's PerspectiveGames with division foes abound on the rest of the schedule.
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Five Facts About Pitcher Derek Lowe's Career New York Yankee Fans May Not KnowLowe has been an effective starter and reliever in his 16-year career.
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Certain Statistics Indicators of Why 2012 New York Yankees Have Thrived: A Fan's PerspectiveYankees are at or near the tops in the American League in some important categories that typically lead to success.
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New York Yankee OF Curtis Granderson Will Smash His Own Yankees Strikeout Record: A Fan's TakeCurtis is whiffing at an exceptional pace in 2012.
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New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter's Pursuit of 200 Hits of Interest to Fans: A Fan's PerspectiveJeter looks to garner 200 hits in a season for the eighth time in his career
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Setting the Hook is Important When Fishing for Bass with Plastic Creature Baits: A Fishing GuideKnowing how to set the hook properly translates into many more fish caught
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New York Yankees Report Card After 100 Games: A Fan's PerspectiveNobody on this 2012 team is having an eye-popping year, but the Yanks are still rolling along.
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Five Offensive Categories New York Yankees Are Near Top In: A Fan's PerspectiveWhile no Yankee is having a slam-bang year. some are contending in certain statistical categories
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Potentially Surprising Statistics of the 2012 New York Yankees: A Fan's PerspectiveThe team with the best record in the league lacks anyone having a great season
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Four Facts About New York Yankees Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki's Career: A Fan's PerspectiveSome interesting things about the newest Yankees' time in Major League Baseball.
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New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Closing in on Team Strikeout Record: A Fan's PerspectiveJeter needs just four strikeouts to move past Mickey Mantle.
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Look for Shade Along the Quinebaug River During July and August Fishing Trips for Bass: A Fishing GuideHot summer weather drives bass to the shade, and there is plenty to be had along the Quinebaug's banks
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New York Yankees Should Recall Catcher Francisco Cervelli as Russell Martin's Struggles Continue: A Fan's PerspectiveMartin, hitting well below .200, may need some time off to regain his stroke
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New York Yankees Face Tough Month After All-Star Break: A Fan's PerspectiveThe schedule for the month after the break includes some teams that New York often has trouble with.
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Why Robinson Cano Was Booed During 2012 Home Run Derby: A Fan's PerspectiveA decision he made, and the opposite paths two franchises have taken over the past decades combined to make for an uncomfortable night for the Yankee second sackerAlso published on:
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Bad Seasons by Seattle's Hector Noesi and Jesus Montero Lessen Sting of New York Yankees P Michael Pineda's Injury: A Fan's ViewThe duo New York traded away for Pineda is struggling for the Mariners.Also published on:
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New York Yankees Hitting Report Card for First Half of 2012 Season: A Fan's PerspectiveThe bats have not been carrying their weight so far this year.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Will Reliever Chad Qualls Be an Upgrade Over Cory Wade for the New York Yankees?Qualls is the latest journeyman pitcher who the Yankees hope has something left in the tank.Also published on:
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Baby Brush Hog Is a Lure You Can Use to Catch Connecticut River Bass: A Fishing TutorialThis odd looking plastic bait elicits plenty of action during hot weather.
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Why the New York Yankees Won't Promote Pitcher Dellin Betances from the Minors: A Fan's PerspectiveDespite a great need for a starter due to recent injuries, don't expect to see the highly touted Betances anytime in the near futureAlso published on:
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What Are the New York Yankees Getting With the Arrival of Pitcher Adam Warren? A Fan's PerspectiveThe replacement for injured Andy Pettitte has shown declining numbers in the minor leaguesAlso published on:
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New York Yankees Report Card for First 70 Games of 2012: A Fan's PerspectiveThe first-place Yanks have been much better lately as they seek their 28th championshipAlso published on:
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Use a Simple Scoring System to Stage Your Own Fishing Tournaments: A Fishing TutorialAssign a point value to each species and compete versus your friends
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New York Yankees Hitters Near Top in a Few Hitting Categories: A Fan's PerspectiveYankee batters are near the lead in just handful of statistcal catgeories, and not all of them are positiveAlso published on:
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New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez Struggling, but His Inconsistency Should Be No Surprise: A Fan's PerspectiveAfter a fast start, Ibanez has been terrible in June, but his track record is solidAlso published on:
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Go Fishing Toward Nightfall When Summer Heat Increases: A Fishing TutorialOnce the weather becomes scorching hot, focus your efforts on the nighttime bite
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New York Yankees Relievers Cody Eppley and Clay Rapada Making Solid Contributions: A Fan's PerspectiveUnheralded hurlers are making the most of their chance with the Yankees.Also published on:
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Get in the Water to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Eastern Connecticut's Shallow Rivers: A Fishing GuideIn rivers like the Quinebaug, you will catch plenty of bass if you join them in the water
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Four New York Yankees With Chance at 2012 Gold Glove: A Fan's PerspectiveThese four Yanks have had a fine year throwing the leather this season.Also published on:
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Three Current New York Yankees Moving Up All-Time Lists: A Fan's PerspectiveIt's not just Jeter and A-Rod who are making inroads against some of baseball's greatest namesAlso published on:
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Five Categories Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez Will Pass Lou Gehrig InNow tied with Lou for most grand slams, A-Rod is close on Gehrig's heels in other categories as well.Also published on:
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Five Players New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Will Soon Pass on the All-Time Runs Scored List: A Fan's PerspectiveJeter will be passing several standouts as he climbs this listAlso published on:
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Four Obscure New York Yankee CenterfieldersThese guys weren't exactly Mantle or DiMaggio
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Ten Opening Day Shortstops for the Yankees Before Derek Jeter: A Fan RemembersThe talet level dropped off considerably between Bucky Dnent and JeterAlso published on:
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Three Important Trades Between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals: A Fan's PerspectiveOnly one of these deals worked out well for the YanksAlso published on:
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The Four Worst New York Yankee Opening Day Starters: A Fan's PerspectiveIt hasn't always been easy for New York to send an ace to the mound for the first game of the new seasonAlso published on:
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Arguments for and Against New York Yankee Shortstop Derek Jeter Winning the 2012 Batting Title: A Fan's TakeJeter has never led the league in batting, but he currently is in third.Also published on:
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Four Trades Between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers: A Fan RemembersDeals between these franchises rarely created fireworks.Also published on:
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Downsize Your Plastic Tubes When Targeting Bass in Eastern Connecticut Rivers: A Fishing TutorialSwitch to a smaller size tube in flowing water for the same success you have with larger tubes in lakes and ponds.
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How Five New York Yankees First-Round Draft Choices Have Fared: A Fan's PerspectiveOnly one of these high selections is still with the Yankee organization.Also published on:
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Four Important Trades Between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox: A Fan RemembersIn three out of four of these deals, the Yankees made out wellAlso published on:
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Five Hall-of-Fame Players Not Usually Associated with the New York Yankees: A Fan RemembersThis handful of greats played for the Yankees at some point, but were at their best with other clubsAlso published on:
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Catch Trophy Calico Bass in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideTarget big crappies of trophy size using basic spinning gear and tubes
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Four Important Trades Between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians: A Fan's PerspectiveThese four deals all turned out roses for the Yankees.
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Four Trades Between the New York Yankees and New York Mets: A Fan RemembersThe term blockbuster does not describe any trade between these two New York teams
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Fish Early in Hot Summer Months in Eastern Connecticut to Increase Chances of Success: A Fishing TutorialPlan your excursion at the crack of dawn to catch fish when the mercury soars.
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Two Terrible Trades the New York Yankees Made With the Boston Braves: A Fan RemembersThe Yankees would rather forget these two deals
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Four Players in Minors Who Might Come Up to New York Yankees: A Fan's PerspectiveThese four individuals may have a chance to help New York turn things around in 2012
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Five Players Involved in Trades Between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays: A Fan RemembersThe Yanks made some good deals with the Jays, and some bad ones
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New York Yankees Report Card for First Quarter of 2012 Season: A Fan's PerspectiveStruggling Yankees need to improve in a couple key areas if they want to avoid missing the playoffs.
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Change Your Strategy When Fishing Connecticut Rivers in High Water: A Fishing TutorialWhen spring rains raise the water level, look for specific spots on a river that will hold fish
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The History Between the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds: A Fan RemembersThe Reds have the edge in recent interleague play, but New York owns it in the postseason
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How Five Former New York Yankees Players Are Doing in 2012: A Fan's LookStars like Giambi, Soriano and Damon are still plugging away
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Four Key Players the New York Yankees Acquired in Trades With the Kansas City Athletics: A Fan RemembersThe A's were also rans, but they sent players to the Yanks on a regular basis who became important pieces on winning clubs
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What I Remembered Wrong About Former Yankees Second Baseman Willie Randolph's Career: A Fan RemembersThe passage of time can affect your memory, especially when it comes to players you respect.
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Five Players New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Will Pass on the All-Time Hits List in 2012Jeter is moving up rapidly on this roster of great players.
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Three Great Trades the New York Yankees Made With the Boston Red Sox: A Fan's PerspectiveNew York got the best of the BoSox in these deals big time.
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Try Fishing with Soft Plastic Tubes to Catch Fish in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing TutorialTubes, in different sizes and colors, will work for a variety of species
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New York Yankees Report Card for First 30 Games of 2012: A Fan's PerspectiveInconsistent play by some key figures needs to turn around for Yanks to excel.
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The Five New York Yankee Managers With Winning Percentages Over .600Only a handful of skippers have won an average of more than six out of ten games with New York.
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Five Terrible Trades Made by the New York YankeesMontero for Pineda may be one if things don't pan out, but there are plenty of others
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How Four Former New York Yankees Players Are Doing in 2012: A Fan's PerspectiveBrian Cashman may have missed the boat on some of his moves in this past offseason.
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Find Fishing Gear Bargains in Eastern Connecticut at Local Auctions: A Fishing GuideYou can save bundles and have a good time in the processAlso published on:
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Five New York Yankees Position Players Who Pitched in Regular-Season GamesThese players pitched in in an effort to help the Yanks.
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Five Facts About Former New York Yankees OF Roger Maris You May Not KnowMaris hit 61 home runs in 1961, but he could not maintain such torrid numbers.
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New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera's Career by the Numbers: A Fan's PerspectiveWe may have seen the last of the injured Yankee legend
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Early Season Bass Fishing on Eastern Connecticut's Moosup Pond: A Fishing GuideWhile the weather conditions in eastern Connecticut have been less than ideal for largemouth bass fishing, I have had good success in my local lake, Moosup Pond.
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Five Things About Former New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre's Playing Career You Might Not KnowTorre, the 1971 NL MVP, was a darn good ballplayer.
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New York Yankees Report Card After 20 Games: A Fan's PerspectiveThe Bronx Bombers starting pitching had better shape up if they expect a passing grade anytime soon
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Use Night Crawlers to Beat Tough Spring Conditions in Eastern Connectict's Quinebaug River: A Fishing GuideCool temperatures and fluctuating water levels can make spring fishing slow
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Five Things About Former New York Yankees Player Moose Skowron You Might Not Know: A Fan RemembersBill "Moose" Skowron, who recently passed, came up big with the chips on the line.
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How Five New York Yankees Minor Leaguers Who May Be Called Up in 2012 Are DoingSome, if not all, of these players are bound to see action for the big club this season.
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Neither Moose Skowron nor Yogi Berra Hit Three Home Runs in a World Series Seventh Game, Despite What You May ReadReports that Skowron, who recently passed away, and Yogi, who is still with us, accomplished this grand feat are untrue
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Five Things About Former New York Yankees Manager Billy Martin Fans Might Not KnowThe former Yankees manager was a light-hitting second baseman who played his best when it meant the most.
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Five Facts About Former New York Yankees Pitcher Mel Stottlemyre's Career You May Have ForgottenWith 164 lifetime wins, the right-hander was the stalwart on the mound for some bad Yankee clubs
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Coming Back from Nine-Run Deficit Nothing New for New York Yankees Against Boston: A Fan's PerspectiveTwice before New York has stunned the Sox after trailing by nine
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Five Things About Former New York Yankees Outfielder Bobby Murcer Fans May Not KnowMurcer played with both Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly.
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New York Yankees Pitcher Freddy Garcia's Struggles Take Some Luster Off Comeback vs. Boston: A Fan's PerspectiveGarcia has been awful so far and his spot in the rotation may not be his for long
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New York Yankees OF Curtis Granderson's Three-Homer Game Still Short of Lou Gehrig's: A Fan's PerspectiveThe great first basemen slugged four in a 1932 game versus the Athletics
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There Are Some Records Even New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Won't Break: A Fan's PerspectiveWhen it comes to relief wins, Rivera has a long way to go
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Yellow Perch Are Plentiful in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideThis game fish is aggressive, hitting many kinds of rigs and presentations
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Four Inexpensive Ideas to Make Your Fishing Trip More Enjoyable: A FishingTutorialSave money and make your outings go smoothly with these tips
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New York Yankees Report Card for First 10 Games: A Fan's PerspectiveThe Bombers should feel lucky to be 5-5 with the way they have played.
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Five Facts About Former New York Yankees OF Dave Winfield Fans May Not RecallThe Hall of Famer had his best seasons in pinstripes.
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Yankees Might Be Better Served With Phelps in Rotation Rather Than Hughes: A Fan's ViewThe struggling Hughes might be better off as a reliever, while Phelps has been outstanding so far
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New York Yankee Pitching Prospects Betances and Banuelos Struggle Out of Gate at Triple A: A Fan’s ViewHighly touted hurlers having awful time early in the season
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How to Keep Your Bait Off the Bottom: A Fishing TutorialReversing your weight and hook makes for a rig you can use in many conditions
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Lack of Clutch Hitting, No Cervelli Almost Costs Yankees: A Fan's ViewNew York barely got by the Orioles,going 2 for 18 with men in scoring position
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Facts About Brown Trout in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideBrown trout, although a non-native species, are abundant in the state's rivers
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Five Things You May Not Know About New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira: A Fan's LookTeixeira turns 32 on April 11
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Fishing Aspinook Pond Between Canterbury and Jewett City in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideThis portion of the Quinebaug River is home to many types of game fish
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The Five Most Responsible for the New York York Yankees' Poor Start: A Fan's OpinionThe weekend disaster stems from their contributions
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Where to Fish on Moosup Pond in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideThis small lake has plenty of bass, pickerel and crappie in it
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Three Yankee Hall of Famers Who Stayed on Too Long: A Fan RemembersThis trio should have gotten out of baseball while still on top
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Three New York Yankees Who Retired at the Right Time: A Fan RemembersVery few Yankee stars left baseball before their skill set faded drastically
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Fishing the Quinebaug River in Canterbury from Route 14 to Butts Bridge: A Fishing GuideYou do not have to be an expert with your canoe to enjoy this stretch of the eastern Connecticut river
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Fishing the Quinebaug River in Plainfield and Canterbury in Eastern Connecticut When the Water is Low: A Fishing GuideLack of precipitation this winter and spring has made the river quite low as Opening Day approaches
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New York Yankees Make Puzzling Roster Move Sending Francisco Cervelli to Minors: A Fan's ViewA trade for back-up catcher Chris Stewart results in Cervelli going down to the minors
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Playing as They Have the Past 10 Years Should Result in American League East Title for Yankees: A Fan's AnalysisOnly one team has a winning record agaisnt New York since 2002
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New Yankee Raul Ibanez May Be Looking Over Shoulder at Former Yank Johnny Damon: A Fan's OpinionDamon is still available, while Ibanez has not looked sharp this spring
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Five Fish Species that Reach Trophy Fish Size in Eastern Connecticut's Quinebaug River: A Fishing GuideThe Connecticut DEEP rewards anglers who catch fish that are of certain weights or lengths.
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The Career of New York Yankees Hall-of-Famer Earl Combs: A Fan RemembersThe talented outfielder was a big piece of legendary Yankee teams of the 1920s and 30s
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New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Has Five More Team Records in His Sights: A Fan's ViewJeter already owns many Yankee records, but there are others he can reach
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New York Yankees Pitcher CC Sabathia a Threat to Win 300 Games: A Fan's ViewComing off three solid years with New York, Sabathia has a chance at a heralded goal
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New York Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera Dominates Team's Pitching Record Books: A Fan's ViewEntering his 18th year with New York, Rivera has etched his name in the ledger of team achievements
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Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Owns Several Important Club Records: A Fan's ViewJeter ranks on top among all Yankee batters in a variety of categories
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Fishing for American Eels in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing TutorialThese slippery fish give a tremendous account of themseves
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Five Things About Former Yankees Pitcher Goose Gossage's Career You May Not KnowThe Goose pitched for seven seasons in the Bronx
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Things You May Not Know About Former Yankees Pitcher Ron Guidry's Career: A Fan RemembersLouisiana Lightning was no flash in the pan.
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The First Five Rookie of the Year Winners for the New York Yankees: A Fan RemembersNew York has had eight rookies win this award.
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Four Fish Species Anglers Will Catch in West Thompson Lake in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideThis oval-shaped lake is part of the Quinebaug River system
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Where Prominent Members of the 1980s New York Yankees Finished Their Careers: A Fan RemembersFive former Yanks who ended their baseball careers elsewhere
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Five Most Prominent Fish Species in Eastern Connecticut's Moosup Pond: A Fishing GuidePlenty of great fishing fun awaits those who venture to this small lake
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Where the Yankees Got Some of Their Stars in the 1970s: A Fan RemembersVery few Yanks back then were homegrown talent like Jeter, Cano and Rivera are today
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Looking at Former New York Yankees Pitcher Whitey Ford's Career: A Fan RemembersFive things you might not know about the Chairman of the Board.
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Where Five Yankees Stars of the 1950s Ended Their Careers: A Fan RemembersOnce their days in New York were over, some of these former greats led nomadic major league lives.
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Mel Parnell's Red Sox CareerThe lefty with the most wins in Red Sox history passed away recently at age 89
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Five Fish Species Prevalent in Eastern Connecticut's Quinebaug River: A Fishing GuideAbundant chances at different types of fish exist for anglers come Opening Day
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Where Five Yankees of the 1960s Finished Their Careers: A Fan RemembersEven the great Yogi did not wind up his playing days as a Yankee
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Four Walleye Lakes in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideAnglers have options as to where to fish for these tasty fish from the Perch family
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Things About Andy Pettitte's Career You Might Not Know: A Fan RemembersNews that Andy is attempting a Yankee comeback caught fans such as myself by complete surprise
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Where Five Yankees of the 1970s Finished Their Careers: A Fan RemembersThese five were key contributors to the Yankees' success, but only one retired a Yankee.
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Five Bass Management Lakes in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideQuality bass fishing awaits those anglers that frequent these lakes in the eastern half of the southern New England state
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Facts About Inland Fishing Licenses in Connecticut: A Fishing TutorialWho needs a license and how much it will set you back
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Catcher Butch Wynegar: A Fan RemembersWynegar came to New York from the Twins via a trade.
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Looking at Former Yankees Pitcher David Cone's Career: A Fan RemembersThe current Yankees announcer won 194 games over 17 seasons.
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Recalling Thurman Munson's Career as a Yankee: A Fan RemembersFive things you might have overlooked about the late catcher's time in New York
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Steep Fines Await Anglers Who Break Connecticut Fishing Regulations: A Fishing GuideKnow what the consequences are before you fail to follow the law in the Constitution State
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Eastern Connecticut is Home to Several State Record Fish: A Fishing GuideNot all the big fish are in the larger waters of western Connecticut
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Slugger Darryl Strawberry: A Fan RemembersOwner of one of the sweetest swings ever, Strawberry turns 50 this year.
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Five Things About Yankees Announcer Ken Singleton's Baseball CareerThe three-time All-Star has quite a playing resume.
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Familiarize Yourself with Connecticut Creel Limits and Minimum Lengths Before Opening Day: A Fishing TutorialStiff fines await those anglers who don't know the regualtions
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Orange Park's J'S Robin Fastest Greyhound in the CountryThe youngster has speed to spare
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees 3B Aaron Boone: A Fan RemembersPicked up at the trade deadline, Boone sent the Yanks to the World Series in 2003.
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Five Facts About Reggie Jackson's CareerMr. October only played five years in New York, but he made them count.
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Things About Don Mattingly's Career You May Not Know: A Fan's ViewDonnie baseball's stint in the sport, cut short by injury, was magnificent.
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Five Places to Fish Before Opening Day in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideThere are spots you can go fishing before April 21
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Alex Rodriguez Can Move Up on Several Lists This Year: A Fan's ViewAs his career is in its twilight, A-Rod has several of baseball's biggest records in his sights
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Three Things that Occur in Every Criminal Minds EpisodeThe popular CBS show is somewhat predictable now, but that's alright for me
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Derek Jeter Moving Up Baseball's All-Time Lists: A Fan's ViewHere are five lists that Jeter figures to move up on this season -- some good and some bad.
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Things About Yogi Berra's Career You May Not Know: A Fan RemembersYogi was a three-time MVP who Yankee fans adore to this day
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Five Surprising Things About Mickey Mantle's CareerMickey was the boyhood idol of many a child, but how many of these now-grownup kids know these things about their hero?
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Five Surprising Things About Babe Ruth--the HitterThese are some things about the Sultan of Swat many Yankee fans may not know
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Five Places to Take Kids Fishing in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideThese five locations offer a parent and their kids an opportunity to catch fish.
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Five Lesser Known Aspects of Babe Ruth, the PitcherMost Yankee fans know the Bambino was a pitcher, but do you know how truly great a hurler he was?
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Target Warm Weather River Smallmouths with Soft Plastics: A Fishing TutorialPlastic crayfish and lizards are effective baits for these strong-fighting bass.
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Five Lesser-Known Facts of Lou Gehrig's CareerEven ardent Yankee fans may not realize some of these facts about the Iron Horse.
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Five Extraordinary Aspects of Joe DiMaggio's Career: A Fan RemembersThe hallowed Hall of Famer put up incredible numbers over just 13 seasons.
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Where to Find Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Together in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing GuideThese game fish, although found in the same river, are usually in different kinds of habitat
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Five Things You Might Not Know About Mariano Rivera's CareerThis might be his last season in pinstripes, so enjoy.
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Outfielder Paul O'Neill: A Fan RemembersFive things you may not know about "The Warrior's" career
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Target Suckers in Eastern Connecticut for Fishing Fun: A Fishing TutorialAlthough looked down upon by some anglers, suckers pack a punch and are exciting fish to catch
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Five Things About Lou Piniella's Career You Might Not KnowPiniella, who was a key cog in a pair of Yankee world titles, is going to be part of their YES Network team in 2012
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Channel Catfish in Eastern Connecticut: A Fishing TutorialThese non-native fish are incredibly strong and you can find them in a local river
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Happy Birthday to Late Former Yankees Player Johnny Blanchard: A Fan RemembersBlanchard was a key part of five World Series Yankee squads
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Facts About Black Crappie in Northeast ConnecticutThe calico bass, as it is known, is a popular gamefish in the Nutmeg State
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Fish from Shore for Pickerel in Northeast Connecticut: A Local GuideNo ice -- no problem in northeast Connecticut; you can satisfy your fishing itch by catching pickerel
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Catching White Perch in Eastern Connecticut's Quinebaug River: A Fishing TutorialThough not a large fish, white perch are abundant and provide you with hours of angling enjoyment
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Raul Ibanez a Good Fit for Yanks: A Fan's ViewWith over 1,000 career runs batted in, Raul Ibanez is the newest Yankee
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Player Danny Cater: A Fan RemembersCater was part of a trade that helped the Yankees to three pennants.
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Happy Birthday to Late Yankees Reliever Ryne Duren: A Fan RemembersDuren had his moments during his stint with the Yanks.
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Yankees MVP Joe Gordon Would Have Been 97 This Week: A Fan RemembersGordon won the American League MVP in 1942, despite a Triple Crown-season by Ted Williams.Also published on:
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Hall of Famer Gary Carter Dead at Age 57Former Expo and Mets Star Succumbs to Brain Cancer
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Two New Fishing Regulations Affect Anglers in Connecticut: A Fisherman's ViewFishermen should acquaint themselves with these new laws.Also published on:
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Telling Northern Pike from Chain Pickerel: A Fishing TutorialThese aggressive fish look very much alike, but you can quickly tell one from another if you know what to look for.
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Pros and Cons of a Burnett-for-Hafner Deal: A Fan's OpinionThoughts about the chitchat concerning a possible trade between the Indians and YankeesAlso published on:
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Lures and Baits for Connecticut Crappies: A Local Fisherman's ViewCrappie are plentiful in northeastern waters, ready for you to catch them with a number of different lures and baitsAlso published on:
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Using Lizards for Bass: A TutorialTry fishing with plastic lizards to improve your chances of hooking both largemouth and smallmouth bass.Also published on:
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Yankees Should Trade A.J. Burnett by All Means: A Fan's ViewIf Pittsburgh wants the right-hander, then the Yanks should make it happen.Also published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Announcer Bill White: A Fan RemembersWhite had a very good career in the National LeagueAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Utility Player Brian Doyle: A Fan RemembersDoyle helped New York greatly in the 1978 postseason.Also published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees First Baseman Kevin Maas: A Fan RemembersMaas could not overcome his habit of striking out, despite his home runsAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Coach Don Zimmer: A Fan RemembersLooking at a career in baseball spanning over 60 yearsAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees DH Chili Davis: A Fan RemembersDavis had almost 2,400 hits with five different major league teamsAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees First Baseman Steve Balboni: A Fan RemembersBalboni's best years were spent with the RoyalsAlso published on:
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Former Yankees Third Baseman Andy Carey Dies at 80: A Fan RemembersThe slick fielding Carey helped save the day in the 1956 World SeriesAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Slugger Jason Giambi: A Fan RemembersGIambi was an integral part of one of New York's greatest triumphsAlso published on:
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Fan's View: Is Jorge Posada Worthy of the Hall of Fame?While Posada was a great Yankee, his numbers fall short of Cooperstown.Also published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Pitcher Ralph Terry: A Fan RemembersTerry went from goat of one World Series to being the hero in anotherAlso published on:
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Former Yankee Johnny Mize Would Have Been 99 This Year: A Fan Remembers“The Big Cat” was part of five World Series winning Yankee teamsAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Pitcher Don Gullett: A Fan RemembersGullett’s career was cut short by an arm injury in 1978 when he was just 27Also published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees First Baseman Chris Chambliss: A Fan RemembersChambliss became an important part of three pennant winners in New YorkAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees OF Rickey Henderson: A Fan RemembersThe "Man of Steal" had great seasons with New York.Also published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Slugger 'Moose' Skowron: A Fan RemembersSkowron was a hard-hitting first baseman for seven New York pennant-winning teamsAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Pitcher Stan Bahnsen: A Fan RemembersHe was involved in one of the worst player swaps the Yankees ever madeAlso published on:
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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees Pitcher Lindy McDaniel: A Fan RemembersMcDaniel was one of the team’s best pitchers during some lean yearsAlso published on: