Tim Sassone
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D'backs have leadoff power, tooOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin didn't need to be reminded that Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano hit 7 leadoff home runs in September. "He's a guy you have t...
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Diamondbacks relish underdog labelOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Don't tell the Arizona Diamondbacks they're favored in the best-of-five NLDS against the Cubs that begins tonight at Chase Field. The D'backs don't want the t...
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NHL season preview: How they'll finishOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Western Conference 1. Detroit Red Wings Last season: 50-19-13; first in conference; lost in third round. The skinny: Defenseman Brian Rafalski was a nice off-season addi...
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NHL season preview: What to watch forOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Look who's a Shark Jeremy Roenick was set to retire when he got a call from San Jose Shark general manager Doug Wilson, his old Blackhawks teammate, offering a contract ...
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Valverde, Dempster know how to close the dealOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Jose Valverde might not be the most well-known closer in the major leagues, but those who have to hit against the Diamondbacks' animated right-hander know why...
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Expect a tight series … and here's whyOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- The Cubs have tons of playoff experience. The Arizona Diamondbacks do not. Maybe it will matter, maybe it won't. "Experience plays a big role, but at the same...
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Soriano tunes up for playoffsSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - CINCINNATI -- Consider Alfonso Soriano ready for the playoffs. Preferring to play and get in a few at-bats rather than take off Sunday's season finale, Soriano went 3-fo...
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Now it's Cubs vs. DiamondbacksSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - CINCINNATI - If the National League playoffs are anything like the three division races that weren't decided until the season's final weekend, then there is no clear-cut...
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Cubs' playoff roster to include rookie SotoSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - CINCINNATI -- General manager Jim Hendry and manager Lou Piniella probably won't finalize the Cubs' 25-man playoff roster until Wednesday morning's deadline set by Major...
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Soriano tunes up for playoffsSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - CINCINNATI -- Consider Alfonso Soriano ready for the playoffs. Preferring to play and get in a few at-bats rather than take Sunday's season finale off, Soriano went 3-...