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Examples
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Whatever edge Castillo had in talent over his competitors for the second-base job wasn't substantial enough to justify the headache that would come with keeping him.
For Mets, It May Not Get Better in 2011 Brian Costa 2011
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After second-base umpire Tim Tschida blew a call on a phantom tag of Red Sox Jose Offerman by second baseman Chuck Knoblauch in the bottom of the frame, things got ugly.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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But the weird story was when a right-handed batter checked his swing and the plate umpire asked the second-base umpire for the appeal.
The Volokh Conspiracy » How Baseball Gets It Wrong, and Hockey Gets It Right 2010
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Brad Emaus, Daniel Murphy, Justin Turner and Luis Castillo will compete for the second-base job, though Mr. Castillo seems destined to be released before opening day.
It's Not Just Money Issues for the Mets Brian Costa 2011
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Prado is a versatile infielder who took over the second-base job last season, and Cox would just as soon keep intact the rest of his infield — Prado, shortstop Yunel Escobar and third baseman Chipper Jones.
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Philadelphia's second-base quandary further shows why middle infielders who can also hit well, such as Utley or Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki, are so valuable to begin with.
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If Joyce can't perform better than the other second-base options, Zobrist becomes an important part of the right-field mix.
Tampa Bay Rays bullpen was key in 2008 run, again in 2010 2010
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The only certain impact of releasing Castillo is that it reduces the number of candidates for the second-base job.
Mets Rid Themselves of Castillo Brian Costa 2011
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Sean Rodriguez, obtained from the Los Angeles Angels in a trade last season for pitcher Scott Kazmir, and Reid Brignac will audition for the second-base job.
Tampa Bay Rays bullpen was key in 2008 run, again in 2010 2010
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He went on to joke that the Mets can't afford to print tickets anymore and said the team will use a manhole cover as a second-base bag.
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