Friday, June 08, 2012

DH-less Royals shuffle lineup, lose again in NL park 4-2 to Pirates - Washington Post - NOTES: The Royals recalled 1B Clint Robinson to add an extra bench bat for the nine games in NL parks they have over the next 13 days. Robinson made his major league debut, striking out as a pinch hitter to end the game.


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http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/dh-less-royals-shuffle-lineup-lose-again-in-nl-park-4-2-to-pirates/2012/06/08/gJQAShq6OV_story.html


Robinson impressed by Major League digs | Royals.com - Dick Kaegel - Count Clint Robinson, getting his first taste of the Major Leagues after five-plus years in the Minors, as impressed. - Robinson was called up to join the Kansas City club from Triple-A Omaha where, among other things, getting up at 4 a.m. to catch commercial flights and staying in budget accommodations is routine. With the Royals, it's a charter flight to Pittsburgh, a first-class hotel downtown and an upscale clubhouse at picturesque PNC Park. - "That's why they call it the big leagues," Robinson said. "There's nothing minor about 'em."


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Smoltz calls No. 29 retirement coolest moment of his life – updated | AJC Braves


http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/06/08/smoltz-calls-induction-a-wow-moment/


Pastor Creflo Dollar charged with attacking his daughter - USATODAY


http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/06/megachurch-pastor-creflo-dollar-charged-with-attacking-his-daughter/1?csp=hf#.T9LFMY6BA00


Police: Creflo Dollar choked, slapped daughter  | ajc.com - Even before controversial megachurch pastor Creflo A. Dollar Jr. released a statement Friday denying he assaulted his 15-year-old daughter, the College Park minister's legion of supporters rushed to his defense.


http://www.ajc.com/news/fayette/police-creflo-dollar-choked-1454550.html


Chipper weekend rehab set for Class-A Rome (UPDATED) | David O'Brien - AJC


http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/06/07/chipper-rehab-could-be-friday-saturday-sunday-or-not/


Superstars risk super losses on lavish homes – USATODAY.com


http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-06-08/celebrities-real-estate-woes/55461610/1


Daniel Klaidman on the Mind of a Drone Strike Operator - The Daily Beast - As the U.S. takes out another high-value al Qaeda target, the debate over Obama’s 'kill lists' continues. Daniel Klaidman offers a rare glimpse into what it feels like to pull the trigger.


http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/06/08/daniel-klaidman-on-the-mind-of-a-drone-strike-operator.html


Roger Clemens' wife: I received HGH injection in 2000 - USATODAY



http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2012/06/roger-clemens-wife-i-received-hgh-injection-in-2000/1?loc=interstitialskip#.T9IwY-JYvLM


Smoltz pitched way to greatness as part of dominant trio  | ajc.com - Steve Hummer


http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/smoltz-pitched-way-to-1454432.html


Expect chills and cheers as Braves retire Smoltz’s No. 29 | AJC


http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/06/08/expect-chills-and-cheers-as-braves-retire-smoltzs-no-29/