http://www.newstin.com/us/MIKE_SCIOSCIA Organizing the News Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/81018431 Beat reporter Lyle Spencer answers Angels fans' questions Francisco Rodriguez could be closing in another city next season, like New York or Detroit. (Ric Francis/AP) Now that the offseason has arrived -- painfully and... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/81018431 2008-10-13T14:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/81018614 With the Brewers searching for a skipper, wanted to have an informal poll: Do Managers Matter? Here's an argument for both sides. 1) Managers Don't Matter. Over a 162 game grind, the day in, day out decisions of a manager will... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:08:31 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/81018614 2008-10-13T20:08:31Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80849938 For all the lip service paid to so-called "mavericks" in this endless political season, baseball's playoffs have demonstrated that the nation contains at least one citizen who has truly earned that epithet, and that he resides... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:49:39 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80849938 2008-10-13T01:49:39Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80813994 I wanted to use this Mike Lupica piece in the New York Daily News (via BTF) as a touchstone for a brief comment on the Angels: Mike Scioscia is one of the best guys in baseball and usually one of the best managers, but trying... Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:57:44 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80813994 2008-10-12T18:57:44Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80715344 NEW YORK (AP) -- Cliff Floyd has gotten a close look at instant replay and likes what he's seen. With replay now a part of the postseason for the first time, the Tampa Bay designated hitter offers one other suggestion: Use it... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:57:11 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80715344 2008-10-11T20:57:11Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80717241 Each of the four teams in the LCS has its mega stars that pretty much own the headlines. You know their names, Howell, Lester, Hamels and Mattingly but it’s time to give them the recognition they deserve for the roles they play... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:07:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80717241 2008-10-11T11:07:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80611993 Bill Reynolds: New week, new challege for enigmatic Patriots 01:00 AM EDT on Saturday, October 11, 2008 FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH • It seems like every week is now a referendum on the Patriots, as if here it is almost the middle of... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:20:06 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80611993 2008-10-11T01:20:06Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80540991 Filed under: Rays, Red Sox, AL East, MLB PlayoffsYesterday we hit up the NLCS hyperbole, and to be certain Manny Ramirez and Joe Torre provide the Fox crew with ample opportunities. And yet, there's nothing that gets announcers... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:19:53 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80540991 2008-10-10T16:19:53Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80687322 via cache.daylife.com SBN American League Manager of the Year 3rd Place: Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Scioscia's Angels ran away with the American League West and finished with the best record in the A.L. 2nd... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:23:22 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80687322 2008-10-10T18:23:22Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80412319 There was an opportunity for Charlie Manuel to demonstrate he was smarter than the dugout bench supporting his weight. All he had to do was tell Cole Hamels to walk Manny Ramirez or at least to pitch around him. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:18:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/80412319 2008-10-10T04:18:00Z