Joe Maddon

Maddon honors Challis' family

mlb.com
16-Nov-2008
        

It's been well documented that Rays manager Joe Maddon has his family roots in eastern Pennsylvania. But at the Rivers Club in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday night, it became quite evident that Maddon's family stretches to the...

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World Series victory is enough for Phillies' Manuel

stltoday.com
16-Nov-2008 1 related
        

That's OK. "Winning the World Series, my players playing as good as they did and our team coming along like it did, that's definitely above manager of the year," Manuel said. Manuel also finished fifth with nine points in 2006...

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Zobrist transforms into 'Zorilla'

mlb.com
14-Nov-2008
        

Utilityman became middle-infield masher for 2008 Rays Ben Zobrist hit 12 home runs and drove in 30 runs in 60 games, but he's not planning to bulk up. Zobrist, 27, is the Rays' unofficial "super utilityman," since he can play...

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Phils' '08 magic to be on display at Hall

mlb.com
14-Nov-2008
        

Artifacts from first World Series win headed to Cooperstown PHILADELPHIA -- After the Fall Classic win comes Autumn Glory for the Phillies and their fans. Weeks after capturing the 2008 World Series, earning the first baseball...

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Maddon rewarded for Rays' Cinderella story

people.com.cn
14-Nov-2008 1 related
        

NEW YORK: Joe Maddon, who led the Tampa Bay Rays to their first World Series berth in one of baseball's most astonishing turnarounds, was named American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday. The 54-year-old guided a Tampa...

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Potential of Henson never materialized

democratandchronicle.com
14-Nov-2008 22 related
        

Drew Henson appears destined to be remembered as a "can't miss" high school and college star athlete who "missed" as a pro — in two sports. At age 28, he's probably a pro baseball and football has-been.

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Baseball's "Black Friday" arrives

app.com
14-Nov-2008
        

By BOB NIGHTENGALE • USA TODAY • November 14, 2008 The irate letters and phone calls are pouring into baseball's front offices, expressing outrage with teams planning to part with hometown heroes. Top dollar RHP Francisco...

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digg.com: This July 26, 2008 file photo shows Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella, left, arguing with third base umpire Brian Gorman, right, after first base umpire Rob Drake ejected Piniella during the ninth inning of their baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Tampa Bay Rays digg.com

Maddon, Piniella recognized as top managers

japantimes.co.jp
13-Nov-2008 138 related
        

NEW YORK (AP) Joe Maddon had a good reason for interrupting his honeymoon. About an hour after he landed in Rome, the newly married Maddon easily won the American League Manager of the Year award Wednesday for guiding Tampa Bay...

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cbc.ca: Ron Gardenhire, seen in 2007, has been runner-up for AL manager of the year four times. cbc.ca

Twins give Gardenhire extension

cbc.ca
13-Nov-2008 67 related
        

Ron Gardenhire, seen in 2007, has been runner-up for AL manager of the year four times. (Paul Battaglia/Associated Press) The Minnesota Twins on Thursday announced a two-year contract extension for Ron Gardenhire, the runner-up...

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cnn.com: Nick Swisher and Ken Griffey, Jr. cnn.com

Baseball Prospectus: Hot Stove Preview: AL East

cnn.com
13-Nov-2008 1 related
        

By Jay Jaffe, Baseball Prospectus Could the defending AL champion Rays make a run at Nick Swisher, Ken Griffey Jr. or both to fill their outfield needs? The Rays have an enviable surplus of starting pitching thanks to a farm...

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