Lincecum edges Cards in narrow Cy vote Nov 21, 2009
Other back-to-back winners include Pedro Martinez (1999-2000), Roger Clemens (1997-98 and 1986-87), Greg Maddux (1992-95), Jim Palmer (1975-76), Denny McLain (1968-69; he shared the honor in the latter year with Mike Cuellar) and Sandy Koufax (1965-66). At the conclusion of a nationwide conference call, Lincecum read a statement expressing contrition for being cited earlier this month for possessing a small amount of marijuana and a smoking pipe in his car in Clark County, Wash. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Bucking The TrendBruce Jenkins says Joe Girardi refused to pamper his hurlers -- and it won him a World Series. Nov 7, 2009
Still, Girardi had to pull the trigger on a traditional stance, and I found it astounding how many seasoned critics -- people who grew up watching the likes of Gibson, Jim Palmer and Jack Morris -- were appalled. Somehow, they forgot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Bucs of 1979 can be model for Phillies Nov 6, 2009
When the Series shifted to Baltimore, Pittsburgh's John Candelaria outpitched Hall of Famer Jim Palmer in a game that went to the Pirates, 4-0. At that point, there was little doubt in the Bucs' clubhouse as to what would happen on Oct. 17. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Earl Weaver Managed To Win Big With The Orioles Oct 22, 2009
From 1968 to 1982, and from 1985 to 1986, Weaver was in the Orioles' dugout, ready to question any of his players, including superstars Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer, about mental lapses such as throwing to the wrong base and missing the cutoff man ... "Was Earl a great communicator? Yeah. He got his point across. He was a bottom-line guy," said Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer. (Investors Business Daily)
Dodgers' win puts heat on Wainwright Oct 8, 2009
The Official Site of the St. Louis Cardinals. Either Cards' co-ace knots series or LA takes control. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Alvord: 'There's something I must confess' Oct 7, 2009
Jim Palmer was starting on the mound for Baltimore. One more win would complete a sweep in the best-of-five series and send the Orioles to the World Series against Roberto Clemente and the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Robinson recognizes Mora's feat Sep 19, 2009
The Official Site of the Baltimore Orioles. Robinson recognizes Mora's achievement. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
O's Minor League Awards Announced Sep 16, 2009
and are the players being honored with the Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson and Elrod Hendricks Awards respectively. The Jim Palmer award goes to the Pitcher of the Year, the Brooks Robinson award goes to the Player of the Year and the Elrod Hendricks Award goes to the Community Service Winner. (Baltimore, TheInsiders.com)
Stimulus offers appliance rebates Sep 3, 2009
Lowe's sales associate Ray Gonzalez helps Jeanne and Jim Palmer shop for a washer and dryer. A program approved by Congress will give consumers rebates for purchasing new energy-efficient appliances. (AZCentral -- Business)
HS coach fired before opener Aug 28, 2009
McNair fires football coach two days before opener. 4:55 pm August 27, 2009, by. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lowell gets start for Red Sox as DH Aug 24, 2009
Pat Hentgen did it June 25, 1997, and Jim Palmer, June 22, 1977. Playing catch-up Francona said the plan is to have Varitek catch on days Josh Beckett or Jon Lester is pitching. (Boston Globe)
Eight isn't enough from Beckett Aug 24, 2009
" The game was an oddity for Beckett in that he gave up so much, but lasted so long. How rare is it? Since 1954, only Pat Hentgen (June 25, 1997, vs. Boston) and Jim Palmer (June 22, 1977, vs. Boston) had gone as many as eight innings while giving up five home runs. "He'd make one mistake and pay for it big," said Bay. "It wasn't like they were chipping away. " Coming in, the game was billed as marquee matchup. The Yankees had CC Sabathia going. But neither pitcher was dominant, though Sabathia... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Peterson column: Missing my mom Aug 23, 2009
She liked the looks of tennis player Ivan Lindl, Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer and Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, but that's about as far as her sports knowledge went. When I went through some of her things, after she had died, I found stacks of newspapers in her room. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Craziest sports egomaniac we've seen Aug 19, 2009
Or Jim Palmer getting lit up in spring training at 45. Come back, old friends. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
FSL's first Hall of Fame class stocked with stars Aug 18, 2009
Johnny Bench, 1965 Tampa Tarpons; Rod Carew, 1965 Orlando Twins; Gary Carter, 1972 West Palm Beach Expos; Rollie Fingers, 1965 Leesburg Athletics; James "Catfish" Hunter, 1964 Daytona Islanders; Ferguson Jenkins, 1962/1963 Miami Marlins; Al Lopez, 1925/1926 Tampa Smokers; Eddie Murray, 1974 Miami Orioles; Stan Musial, 1940 Daytona Islanders; Jim Palmer, 1967/1968 Miami Marlins; Cal Ripken Jr., 1979 Miami Orioles; Nolan Ryan, 1967 Winter Haven Mets; Joe Tinker, 1921 Orlando Tigers; Early Wynn,... (Florida Today)
Chat: Mr. October fields fan questions Jul 28, 2009
I played with Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson, Tommy John. and played with Catfish Hunter more than anybody. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Stadium seeing an unusual surge of power Jul 28, 2009
A statement released by the GreenJackets said Klesko will make his appearance at Friday's home game, with a portion of ticket sales going to support the Family Y. Klesko will sign autographs before the game, throw out the ceremonial first pitch and contribute to a silent auction that will feature autographed memorabilia from Rollie Fingers, Carlton Fisk, Al Kaline, Bob Feller, Pete Rose, Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson, Harmon Killebrew and Jim Palmer. GOOD TO BE BAD : The GreenJackets entered... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Meredith sees 'good things' in Orioles Jul 23, 2009
And so it is that Meredith, who grew up listening to Jim Palmer call Orioles games on Home Team Sports, gets to suit up for the closest thing he has to a hometown team. Meredith said he doesn't really know any of the guys in the clubhouse and that he pitched against currently disabled Baltimore reliever Chris Ray in college, but Meredith is a quick study who has watched the O's from afar. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
TEMECULA: County finds financing for low-income housing project (16) Jul 22, 2009
"We've been given the gift of success at the Rescue Mission and we want to share it," said Jim Palmer, president. He began working with a Temecula church earlier this year, providing meals for the hungry and homeless in the area. (North County Times)
Behind Happ, Phils win eighth in a row Jul 20, 2009
"The ball gets up on the hitters. Although he's throwing 89 or 90 [mph], the ball sneaks up on them. [Hall of Famer] Jim Palmer was like that. He threw downhill and Happ throws downhill all the time. He's got some movement on his ball.". Florida outfielder Brett Carroll, who was 1-for-3 with a triple off Happ, talked about what made Philadelphia's starting pitcher so effective Sunday. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Miller, Marlins struggle in loss to Phils Jul 20, 2009
"The ball gets up on the hitters. Although he's throwing 89 or 90 [mph], the ball sneaks up on them. [Hall of Famer] Jim Palmer was like that. He threw downhill, and Happ throws downhill all the time.". Despite Happ's effectiveness, the Marlins had an excellent chance to cut into the deficit when they loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the sixth. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Gonzales on life in the big leagues, Ripken’s record Jul 16, 2009
" I was joking. Yeah, I was not a home run hitter.I was a fan of facing Clemens and Ryan and all those guys. Most guys would duck them. I welcomed it because I wanted to say I faced the best and beat them. I used to get up for those at bats. I thought it was just a blast to face them. I think I had better success against the better pitchers because of that. I remember 3-4-5 starters used to get me out all the time.I was eventually traded to Baltimore from Montreal. Played there for five... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Brewers manager Gonzales lived the life of a big leaguer Jul 15, 2009
Jim Palmer, Boog Powell. When we would go to visit another city, even in spring training, when we would walk into the park with all those guys. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Key call-ups in the second half Jul 8, 2009
It prompted Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, doing color commentary on MASN, to joke, "Well, that's why they paid him $6 million.". Wieters was showing why he was the top prospect in the game coming into the 2009 season, and he and No. 2 David Price were first-half call-ups who will play major roles in the jumbled American League East playoff picture, Price as a member of Tampa Bay's rotation and Wieters in the spoiler role for the Orioles. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
OriolesREACH partners with city schools Jul 2, 2009
The Official Site of the Baltimore Orioles. Alliance will integrate education initiatives, baseball for youth. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Lefty shows he’s no slow starter Jun 30, 2009
On the local television broadcast, Hall of Famer Jim Palmer called Lester the best lefthanded pitcher in the American League, which would have been odd praise for most pitchers sitting on an ERA north of 4. 50 with a. (Boston Globe)
Pelfrey gets impromptu lesson from Palmer Jun 18, 2009
A day after watching Pelfrey struggle at times in a 6-4 win over the Orioles, Hall of Famer Jim Palmer sought out Pelfrey in the visitors' clubhouse at Camden Yards. Pelfrey was floored. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Roberts hits upon a milestone May 1, 2009
Another iconic Oriole, Jim Palmer, doesn't think he seems so out of place in that company. Palmer said that all of Baltimore's opponents know they have to shift their game plan to stop Roberts at the top of the lineup. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Tribe Trounces Yankees' Bullpen Apr 17, 2009
May 18, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) July 22, 1960, White Sox at Yankees Early Wynn (1959) vs. Bob Turley (1958) Aug. 9, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) May 20, 1969, Cardinals at Giants Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Mike McCormick (1967) Sept. 11, 1970, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Tom Seaver (1969) April 26, 1971, Mets at Cardinals Tom Seaver (1969) vs. Bob Gibson (1970) May 5, 1971, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1970)... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Former All-Star Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych dies at 54 Apr 15, 2009
It's just horrible," said former Orioles pitcher and Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who beat out Fidrych for the 1976 Cy Young Award. "He did embrace life. I remember him trying to play golf when he couldn't play golf and enjoying every minute of it. (FindLaw News)
MLB: Day of loss: The Bird Fidrych Apr 14, 2009
Its just horrible, former Orioles pitcher and Hall of Famer Jim Palmer said. He did embrace life. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fidrych's '76 etched in Tigers' lore Apr 14, 2009
He was a shoo-in for AL Rookie of the Year, and only Jim Palmer denied him the Cy Young Award. He won just eight games the rest of his career, and his ensuing efforts to battle back from injuries evoked sympathy at times more than marvel. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Ex-pitcher Fidrych killed in truck accident on farm Apr 14, 2009
He was the starting pitcher for the AL in the All-Star Game, won the AL Rookie of the Year Award, and finished second to the Orioles' Jim Palmer in the AL Cy Young voting. Fidrych's star-making moment came June 28 against the New York Yankees. (Boston Globe)
Matthews holds chat with Royals fans Apr 9, 2009
Matthews: I'm obviously a little biased, but George Brett would be the best hitter and maybe the best pitcher that I saw in his prime would be Jim Palmer. The best pitcher I ever saw, period, before I was broadcasting, was Sandy Koufax. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
O's to be young again Apr 6, 2009
Robinson came to the American League in 1966, won the Triple Crown in his first year, and led the Orioles to a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers (20-year-old Jim Palmer beat Sandy Koufax in Koufax's final game) in the World Series. For the next two decades, Baltimore was baseball's model franchise. (Boston Globe)
'Zero regrets:' Schilling retires Mar 24, 2009
Zero regrets:' Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling announces retirement - ESPN. com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Robin Yount in 1982 Mar 7, 2009
That's when Jim Palmer, the Orioles' great right-hander (and Yount's fellow Hall of Famer), learned just how good The Kid had become. Yount hit two dingers off Palmer, and one came off a nearly perfect pitch from a righty to a right-handed hitter---a strike on the low outside corner. (Suite101.com)
Man saves dog from wolf pack Mar 2, 2009
Jim Palmer says the wolves had his yellow lab named Charlie on the ground last week and that Palmer without thinking rushed out of his home to save the dog. He says he ran screaming into the wolf pack and pulled Charlie out, and that one wolf was doing most of the damage. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Too many innings? Mar 2, 2009
Earl Weaver would sometimes warm up a reliever just to annoy Jim Palmer. He'd occasionally get his worst reliever up. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Source: A-Rod to meet with MLB on Sunday Feb 28, 2009
Hall Of Famer Jim Palmer talks about Alex Rodriguez's steroid useTags. Major League Baseball investigators will meet face-to-face with Alex Rodriguez Sunday in Tampa, Fla. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sandy Koufax's 1965 and 1966 Season... Feb 22, 2009
The surging Orioles, led by Frank and Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer and Dave McNally, swept the Series in four games. Just over a month later, Koufax announced his retirement. (Suite101.com)
Jenkins' spring training memories Feb 8, 2009
Ken Singleton, Mike Flanagan, Scott McGregor, Eddie Murray (although he didn't say much), Rick Dempsey, Jim Palmer, Earl Weaver - it just went on and on. A baseball writer's dream was to have covered those teams on a daily basis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
File 11 for hope: In today's economy, bankruptcy protection can be a tool to become stronger (1378) Feb 8, 2009
Lonnie Wallace, president of Jim Palmer Trucking, flips through the company's new business plan last week in his office ... Lonnie Wallace looks out his office window at Jim Palmer Trucking near the Wye and sees smoke rising from the towering stacks at Smurfit-Stone Container Co. ... On Wallace's desk at Jim Palmer Trucking is a massive, 2-inch-thick document. (Missoulian, MT)
