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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) It took just four batters at George Steinbrenner Field before a fan yelled C mon, blue! toward home plate umpire Kaleb Devier after two consecutive close pitches were called balls.
Never mind that a computer was making the calls.
Didn t matter on Tuesday night as the Tampa Tarpons took on the Dunedin Blue Jays. Because from Omaha to San Jose to the Jersey Shore, minor league baseball was back after a lost season, with fans, crazy promotions and even those robot umpires.
The Tarpons found themselves already in the dog days on opening day. They hosted the Dunedin Blue Jays on Tail Waggin $2 Tuesday where fans could bring their pooches to the park for two bucks.
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Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. Now that spring training is officially open, it’s time to get amped for the upcoming season. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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89 Years Ago
Right-handed pitcher Ed Morris had a very odd career. Dubbed “Big Ed” for his height, he reached the majors at age 22 with the Cubs, but threw poorly in five relief outings and was banished to the minors for the next six years. After improving in the Southern Association, the Red Sox gave him a shot in 1928, and he rewarded them with a surprisingly strong season. Morris pitched to a 19-15 record with a 3.53 ERA, 3.44 FIP, and 4.3 WAR in 257.2 innings, even earning some down-ballot MVP votes. Had he played for any team other than the cellar-dwelling Red Sox, he wo
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