McKeon Named Top Manager in BBWA Ballot Victory
McKeon won the Baseball Writers Association of America top manager award with 19 of 32 first place votes and 116 points. He becomes the third-oldest winner behind Connie Mack and Casey Stengel. he also won the award in 1999 with Cincinnati. Florida staged a playoff run defeating San Francisco Cubs and Yankees, with McKeon citing his love for the team.
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Rockies keep Hurdle with two year extension
The Colorado Rockies exercised options for Clint Hurdle for 2005 and 2006 and extended general manager Dan O'Dowd through 2006. Rockies chairman Charlie Monfort cited trust in their leadership and continuity as key to long term success, noting Hurdle's rise from minor league hitting instructor to big league manager in 2002 and improvements in recent seasons.
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Rockies Senate Clint Hurdle era brings a steadier clubhouse
Colorado Rockies executives credit Clint Hurdle with restoring clubhouse stability and forward momentum after turmoil under prior GMs. Owner Charles Monfort praised Hurdle for uniting players and keeping the team above .500 late in the previous season, while noting ownership decisions limited roster consistency.
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Pena named league's top manager Wednesday
Pena was named AL Manager of the Year as the Royals, after a 83-79 season and a strong first half, rewarded by faith and unity. The award followed Angel Berroa winning AL Rookie of the Year as Kansas City pushed through injuries and roster changes with Pena’s leadership and a “We Believe” motto.
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Replacements in wings for Stanton County football legacy
Kendrick emphasizes moving forward while honoring the senior class that left leadership for Trojan football. He recalls the leaders who guided younger players early in the season and views himself as the brain while the seniors were the heart.
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A-Rod trade talks unlikely as Schilling seen unlikely move
Day 3 of baseball's GM meetings produced no A-Rod deals with team officials denying trade talks. The Brewers maneuver toward Sexson remains plausible with the Diamondbacks as a likely target, while Schilling to the Yankees is not anticipated this week.
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Garden City Busters Rally To Edge Lamar 90 88
Garden City in a second half surge shot 66 percent to overcome Lamar 90 88 at the Northeastern Classic. Morrison led Garden City with 23 points 11 rebounds while Johnson added 19 and Davis 13 with 16 boards. Lamar scorers Hosley and Mann each had 20 points. The win leaves Garden City at 5-0 heading into Friday matchup with Casper, Wyoming.
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Squeeze play in seven no trump after heart lead
In sevenNT, after a heart lead and dummy four diamonds visible, play AKQ of diamonds then AK of hearts. If West discards on diamonds you gain a potential squeeze or extra chance to make. This lines up with the columnist's note on potential 50 50 discards and preserving minor-suit squeeze chances.
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