Williams, Gossage honored at ALS benefit Nov 13, 2009
Goose Gossage and Bernie Williams each played on squads that won consecutive titles ... NEW YORK -- Yankees legends Bernie Williams and Goose Gossage joined the New York Jets' all-time rushing leader, Curtis Martin, and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as honorees at the 15th annual Lou Gehrig Sports Award Benefit on Thursday night. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Celizic: Girardi going to live or die with Rivera Oct 30, 2009
Goose Gossage frequently was brought in for two- and three-inning saves in the 70s. So it can be done. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TomVerducciInside Baseball Another West team falls victim to the 'East Coast Baseball' theory. Oct 27, 2009
Another West Coast team falters; Alex Rodriguez for ALCS MVP. - Tom Verducci - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Dodgers Checking Japanese Prep Pitcher Oct 23, 2009
The event has honored many legendary baseball Hall of Fame players, managers, scouts, coaches and executives, including Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson, Frank Robinson, Duke Snider, Sandy Koufax, and Cal Ripken, Jr., as well as Goose Gossage, Whitey Herzog, Eric Gagn, Curt Schilling, Olympic Gold Medalist Jennie Finch, the Boone Family, the Brett family, the Alou family, Major League Baseball executive Pat Gillick, the Boeckmanns, legendary baseball scouts George Genovese, Dave Garcia, Hank King,... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Annual Scouts Dinner Held in LA Oct 17, 2009
Hosted by Rob Dibble along with actors Brendan Fraser and Don Johnson, the foundation honored George Brett, Goose Gossage, former Boston Red Sox CEO John Harrington, Whitey Herzog and the Alou family. "Dennis gave me an award tonight and I told him, 'You don't have to give me an award because I'm coming back every year, because it's a great event,'" said Hall of Famer Brett, whose entire family was honored by the foundation two years ago. (Florida, TheInsiders.com)
Cutter now a part of Lidge's revival Oct 14, 2009
Phillies closer finds way to use old friend from pitch repertoire. By SCOTT LAUBER The News Journal October 13, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
LA hitters take cues from Mattingly Oct 6, 2009
Mattingly got it, he said, coming up with a Yankees team that had role models like Goose Gossage, Lou Piniella, Bobby Murcer, Graig Nettles and Willie Randolph. Leaders all, said Mattingly. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
'Pens key » Oct 5, 2009
Great bullpens key to success in the postseason - ESPN. Originally Published: October 4, 2009. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Gesture by Gibson a positive sign Oct 2, 2009
Bickley: Gesture by Gibson a good sign. Bickley: Gesture by Gibson a good sign. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sparky saluted with Tigers' 1984 championship team Sep 30, 2009
The most memorable moment of the 1984 World Series came in the fifth and final game when Kirk Gibson hit a three-run homer off Goose Gossage in the eighth inning to seal an 8-4 win. Tigers fans can close their eyes and still see Gibson thrusting his arms to the sky as the crowd roared at Tiger Stadium. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Jeter rewriting Yankees' record books Sep 7, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Former coaches and teammates marvel at his consistency. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Soria looks old-school with six-out save Sep 2, 2009
Shades of Rollie Fingers or Goose Gossage, back when closers thought nothing of going two or three innings. Soria had not pitched in eight days and was due for at least one inning in this game, just to get some work. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Thunder benefit on Aug. 23 Aug 11, 2009
If enough food is collected to fill the dog house, everyone who donated will be awarded a voucher for a free ticket to the Thunder's season finale Monday, Aug. 31, against the New Britain Rock Cats at 7:05 p.m. In addition, the first 50 donors will be entered into a raffle to win a ball autographed by Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage. The food drive will benefit the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank. (NJ.com -- Times)
Cooperstown, Jim Rice and Bo Duke too Aug 3, 2009
Monday August 3, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Buehrle's perfect game raises Hall of Fame issue Aug 2, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Adding a perfect game to his pitching resume last week did not guarantee Mark Buehrle a spot in the Hall of Fame, any more than it did Mike Witt in 1984 or Tom Browning in 1988. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Osprey on verge of first-half crown Aug 1, 2009
Todd Gossage, the son of former major league pitcher Goose Gossage, had two hits for Great Falls. The Voyagers hurt themselves with four errors by four separate players. (Missoulian, MT)
There's no * beside Aaron's career (Yesterday) Jul 29, 2009
"I'd boycott, or whatever you want to call it," Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage said at the same media briefing Saturday. "What this place means ... it is so sacred. "I think if you cheated, you shouldn't be allowed in. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hall of Famers split on steroids issue Jul 28, 2009
Goose Gossage said to keep the suspects out. "A no-brainer," was his quote. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dwight Evans: Rice induction long overdue Jul 27, 2009
That ties him for second all-time among Hall of Famers with Goose Gossage and Hoyt Wilhelm, behind only Dan Brouthers. Henderson played four stints with Oakland, one of four players in major league history to play for the same team on four different occasions. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Rice hits the links for Hall golf tourney Jul 26, 2009
"If you had to face him, you'd think he's a first-ballot guy," said Goose Gossage. Playing a scramble format in foursomes, the event also allowed the competitive spirit to reemerge in some of baseball's best. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Deborah Heart and Lung teams up with MLB alumni Jul 24, 2009
As a part of the alliance, former pitcher Mitch Williams and former New York Yankees pitcher Goose Gossage will appear in commercials on behalf of Deborah Heart and Lung Center. The spots will be designed to raise awareness of the partnership, and the dangers of heart disease. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Former Yanks reunite for Old-Timers' Day Jul 20, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Familiar faces grace Old-Timers' Day. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Henderson, Rice gearing up to enter Hall Jul 20, 2009
The Official Site of the Oakland Athletics. Stage set for induction of Henderson, Rice. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Zimmer among Old Timers returning Jul 19, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. New York (53-37) vs. Detroit (48-41), 2:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Mussina confirmed for Old-Timers' Day Jul 18, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Recently retired righty making first appearance at annual event. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Drama ahead in Big Apple Jul 17, 2009
Chamberlain belongs back in the bullpen, just as Goose Gossage told the New York Post on Wednesday. He should be replaced by Phil Hughes, who now throws (considerably) harder than Chamberlain and is more mature on the mound. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Four-game set spells Mets success Jul 17, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Mets. Four-game set seems to spell Mets success. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
All-Star briefs Jul 14, 2009
Hall of Fame reliever Goose Gossage, who worked with the Rockies during spring training earlier this decade, emphasized the importance of finishing through on throws. Hawpe's 41 assists in the last four seasons before this one rank third in the majors. (USA Today -- Sports)
Yankees set Old-Timers' Day Jul 11, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Four Hall of Famers among those to participate on July 19. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bauman: Rivera redefines gold standard Jun 29, 2009
Witness the length of time it took for two pioneers of the closing role, Bruce Sutter and Goose Gossage, to be voted into the Hall of Fame. At the top of their careers, these two pitchers were nothing less than dominant, but it took Sutter 13 years on the ballot to be elected to the Hall, and it took Gossage nine. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Great Joba debate rages on Jun 26, 2009
No lesser an authority than Hall of Fame closer Goose Gossage has weighed in that the Yankees are wrong in projecting Chamberlain as a starter, while other voices like the YES Network's John Flaherty have wondered if Chamberlain might help the Yankees more in relief. "The way starters are used today, now it's getting closer to five innings to being a quality start," Gossage told the New York Post. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ozzie, Oquendo to manage Futures Game Jun 25, 2009
Smith and Oquendo join an illustrious list of Futures Game managerial predecessors, which includes Hall of Famers George Brett, Tony Perez, Lou Brock, Goose Gossage, Juan Marichal, Paul Molitor, Luis Aparicio and Gaylord Perry. Smith is certainly no stranger to All-Star festivities, having been named to the National League team 15 times in his career, every season from 1981 through his last year in the big leagues, 1996, with the lone exception of 1993. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Pitching rules the Orioles' 2009 Draft Jun 16, 2009
He has been compared to Hall of Fame closer Goose Gossage, and he went 11-1 with a 0. 92 ERA during his senior year with Norco (Calif. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Padres' Bell chats with fans Jun 4, 2009
elpan: Have you had any conversations with Goose Gossage. Heath_Bell: No, I have not. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Cavs need to upgrade Jun 2, 2009
For me it's Dennis Eckersley after the homers by Kirk Gibson and Robby Alomar, Reggie Jackson coming into the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium after George Brett's epic homer off Goose Gossage, or the humbled but gracious Magic Johnson after Michael Jordan won his first NBA title in the Lakers' arena. Then again, for LeBron, that breakthrough championship must seem more distant than ever. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Trammell remembers 1984 Series May 25, 2009
Asked about that '84 Padres team, Trammell said, "they were scrappy and I know that they had picked up some veterans. They had Goose Gossage and Steve Garvey, Graig Nettles and then they had a pretty good player in Tony Gwynn, who was just starting to come into his own. I believe he just won his first batting title that year. They had a nice little blend. "I think one thing that did hurt them is that they lost their center fielder in Kevin McReynolds, who broke his leg sliding in the Padres... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Boston 78: Baseball, Bucky and busing May 24, 2009
Aptly nicknamed The Bronx Zoo, the Yankees at the time were a talented but unstable mix of some of baseball s most colorful characters Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Catfish Hunter, Goose Gossage all answering to their mercurial owner, George Steinbrenner. The Red Sox had their own unique personalities, including outspoken left-hander Bill Lee, a product of the 1960s counterculture who called his old-fashioned manager, Don Zimmer, a gerbil. (Helena Independent Record)
McCarthy does GM proud vs. former team May 3, 2009
But the Rangers did get solid work out of the 'pen from Darren O'Day, who pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and closer Frankie Francisco, who pitched the ninth to give him 11 straight scoreless appearance to start the season, something three other Rangers have done -- Darold Knowles (1977), Goose Gossage (1991) and Tom Henke (1993). It made a winner of McCarthy, who went to 3-0. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Scala to Appear on Talking Baseball With Ed Randall Apr 18, 2009
The book features drills, tips and comments from baseball greats Goose Gossage , John Franco, Bucky Dent, Lee Mazzilli and others. There are also illustrated pictures inside the book to make learning simple and easy for young players and coaches. (Aupanthers.com)
Host of Yanks favorites to open new park Apr 16, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Berra's first pitch complements visits from Gossage, others. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Baseball's elders teach lessons of game to younger teammates Apr 14, 2009
" It wasn't so long ago that such conversations, let alone full-scale mentoring, would have been out of the question. "My first spring training, my locker was between Dave Stewart and Goose Gossage," Giambi says. "How's that for intimidating. I don't think I said a word for six weeks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scala Signs Copies of First Book Today Mar 26, 2009
There are also great baseball stories and tips from former major league all stars Willie Randolph, John Franco, Bucky Dent, Lee Mazzilli and Hall of Famer Goose Gossage. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who participated in this book. It gave me the opportunity to give something back to the game I love. To see all of you improve each day is a joy to me and my staff. I hope you continue to come to our camps so you can someday experience what baseball has done for me. It really... (Aupanthers.com)
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And if you were at the subsequent induction ceremony, then you would have seen the former player Ripken says he feared most as a hitter -- Goose Gossage. "He was a closer, by definition, who closed three innings. He was the most intimidating guy when I first came up," Ripken said, when asked by a fan who was one guy you didn't want to see. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Lidge seeks to improve on perfect season Feb 27, 2009
Goose Gossage, the Hall of Fame closer, was interested enough in Lidge's pristine ledger that he cornered him for a conversation five months ago. Gossage reminded Lidge how valuable his fastball is for setting up his slider. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Pine tar, corked bats, steroids & spit balls Feb 19, 2009
" On July 24, 1983 -- the first season McClelland worked as a full-time major league umpire -- he was involved in one of the most controversial games in baseball history. Kansas City third baseman George Brett hit a two-run ninth inning home run off Goose Gossage of the New York Yankees to give Brett and the Royals a 5-4 lead. Yankee manager Billy Martin protested and McClelland, the home plate umpire, signaled than Brett was out and the bat was removed from the game. "I knew we were right in... (Hawkeyesports.com)
MLB Notebook: Aaron says it's Bonds' home run record (Today) Feb 15, 2009
Goose Gossage hates to say the words, but says them anyway. Alex Rodriguez, Gossage said, should never join the greats at the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Where have you gone, Hank Aaron? Feb 10, 2009
"The greatest record of all is in jeopardy," Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage said. "There will always be a big cloud hanging over this generation of hitters. And it's sad. ... I don't know where it's going to stop or if it ever will.". (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Yankees: We take him at his word Feb 10, 2009
Its just a bad day for everybody, Yankees Hall of Famer Goose Gossage said. Youre talking about the best player in the game, and now what does this mean. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Baseball's biggest record may always be 'tainted' Feb 10, 2009
The greatest record of all is in jeopardy, Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage said. There will always be a big cloud hanging over this generation of hitters. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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