It appears that the Chicago White Sox decision to convert 21-year old Chris Sale into a starting pitcher will be contingent on the health of veteran Jake Peavy entering Spring Training of the 2011 season.

If the decision were up to pitching coach Don Cooper, however, Sale would remain in the White Sox bullpen, where he is best suited to significantly help the team.

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After Colby Lewis struck out Derek Jeter to end the eighth inning, I had goose bumps as he walked off the mound, slowly striding towards an ecstatic Rangers’ dugout. If you didn’t, you’re either not human or a Yankees fan.

There’s a moment, right before he reaches his teammates at the edge of the dugout, where he gazes into the depths of the roaring crowd and seemingly realizes the magnitude of his historic performance.  Such a moment kind of defines the Rangers’ spectacular season, don’t you think?

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The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes: Nick Johnson and Leonard Lawrence/Private Pyle (Full Metal Jacket)

The following clip is a re-enactment of when Nick Johnson showed up to Spring Training in 2010:

The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes Playoff Edition: Lance Berkman and [Fat] Elvis Presley

The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes Playoff Edition: Joba Chamberlain and Ryan Ward(“Fake Joba”)

Who is Ryan Ward?

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